HOME 17. See Figure 1-47 . Fit replacement belt (2) around drive sprocket (3) and over wheel sprocket (1). 25. Use a wrench to rotate rear axle adjuster until drive belt deflection is within specifications. 18. Rotate axle adjusters to seat drive belt on sprockets. Tighten axle nut to hold in place. 19. Slide belt guard slots onto rubber grommet. Check wheel bearing end play after tightening axle nut to specified torque. Excessive end play can adversely affect stability and handling. Insufficient end play can cause bearing seizure. Either condition can cause loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00285a) 20.
Thread shock mount bolt into belt guard and tighten shock mount bolt. See 2.37 REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS . 21. Slide debris deflector slots on to its corresponding rubber grommet. Install debris deflector fastener and tighten to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs ). 26. Tighten axle nut to 190-203 Nm (140-150 ft-lbs). 27. Install snap ring. 22. Measure belt guard to drive sprocket clearance. 23. If clearance is less than 5 mm (0.197 in.), protect guard/sprocket and adjust as required. 28. Install belt drive sprocket cover (6).Tighten cover fasteners 29. Install maxi-fuse and right side cover. (9) to 6-10 Nm (53-88 in-lbs ). 24. Verify axle alignment and check belt deflection. See 1.16 REAR BELT DEFLECTION .
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