POWERSPORTS: DON’T BREAK IT. BREAK IT IN. 1 INSTALL THE RIGHT BELT Choosing the right belt for your vehicle is critical for optimum performance. Use Gates.com/NaviGates for vehicle belt identification or visit Gates.com/GFORCE. 2 PROPER BELT HANDLING Gates...
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POWERSPORTS: DON’T BREAK IT. BREAK IT IN. 1 INSTALL THE RIGHT BELT Choosing the right belt for your vehicle is critical for optimum performance. Use Gates.com/NaviGates for vehicle belt identification or visit Gates.com/GFORCE. 2 PROPER BELT HANDLING Gates G-Force™ CVT belts are durable and offer long life DO NOT BACKBEND DO NOT CRIMP SPACE BELT CLAMPS when properly handled. However, caution must be used LESS THAN 5” OR A FIST WIDTH APART to avoid damaging the tensile cords. Excessive bending and twisting creates invisible crimps, which can lead to belt breakage. Do not crimp, twist, backbend, invert, bundle or zip tie the belt. 3 CLEAN THE CLUTCHES DO NOT FLATTEN BELT DO NOT INVERT Remove old belt residue, dirt, debris, and oils from the clutch sheaves with maroon Scotch-Brite® pads and alcohol or acetone poured or sprayed on a rag. Do not spray onto the clutches and do not use brake cleaner. 4 INSTALL + BREAK IT IN Open the secondary clutch and install the new belt so it can be read
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