Serpentine belt

[Rocklong]

I was changing the oil today and noticed some shreds of belt sticking out of the alternator cover, I took it off and there was only two strands left holding my belt together. Not sure what caused it, the machine has about 5k miles on it.

 

[Clubin]

I’ve never seen one fail, but apparently they collect debris in the bottom.

 

[Mr.C]

Wow, I’ve never seen that before. Even my XP which had just a little over 4k miles on it, looked just fine. I guess I’ll need to check mine around the 2K mile mark just in case. I wonder if we need to start carrying serpentine belts instead of drive belts. I was hoping to not have to carry or worry about having a spare belt on hand with these machines.

 

[Clubin]

These are a stretch belt. No tentioner. Don’t know how easy it would be to change on the trail.

 

[oneal]

These are a stretch belt. No tentioner. Don’t know how easy it would be to change on the trail.

I didn't know that, that sounds like a fun job.

 

[Rocklong]

I think it Will be pretty easy. Looks like you can put belt over the pulleys and start it over the crank and just turn the crank to get it on.

 

[Clubin]

I think it Will be pretty easy. Looks like you can put belt over the pulleys and start it over the crank and just turn the crank to get it on.

Easy Amazon.ca

 

[Big Red]

I would think something had to get into the case to do that kind of damage. I thought it was sealed to prevent this.

 

[oneal]

I would think something had to get into the case to do that kind of damage. I thought it was sealed to prevent this.

There was a member that buried their's in a mud hole that took the belt out. He also had his engine toast shortly after

 

[oneal]

Easy Amazon.ca

That looks like a " must have ".
So I buy one, place it in the "appropriate " storage place, and down the road when I have to change the belt I completely forgot I own this special tool.
Yup, that's what I do

 

[Clubin]

That looks like a " must have ".
So I buy one, place it in the "appropriate " storage place, and down the road when I have to change the belt I completely forgot I own this special tool.
Yup, that's what I do

Zip ties work just fine. And a tap on the key.

 

[G1eagle]

That looks like a " must have ".
So I buy one, place it in the "appropriate " storage place, and down the road when I have to change the belt I completely forgot I own this special tool.
Yup, that's what I do

If you’re like me, you would find the first one you bought immediately after buying a second one.

 

[WyoRancher]

I was changing the oil today and noticed some shreds of belt sticking out of the alternator cover, I took it off and there was only two strands left holding my belt together. Not sure what caused it, the machine has about 5k miles on it.

5,900 miles on our 1500, idler pulley bearing burned up and cratered the pulley and scorched the belt. I'm guessing if it's anything other than just a simple failure, its dust related. Lots of very fine dust under that cover.

 

[oneal]

5,900 miles on our 1500, idler pulley bearing burned up and cratered the pulley and scorched the belt. I'm guessing if it's anything other than just a simple failure, its dust related. Lots of very fine dust under that cover

Read this happening a few times now. In the automotive world 5500 miles is brand new

 

[WyoRancher]

Read this happening a few times now. In the automotive world 5500 miles is brand new

Absolutely. First time I've had to walk home with this, though. Belt's proving to be an SOB to get on

 

[Clubin]

Absolutely. First time I've had to walk home with this, though. Belt's proving to be an SOB to get on

It’s a stretch belt. There is a special tool to install the belt. But a few specially placed zip ties and a quick tap on the key works too.

 

[WyoRancher]

It’s a stretch belt. There is a special tool to install the belt. But a few specially placed zip ties and a quick tap on the key works too.

Going to be headed to town this afternoon, can't hurt to have that tool on hand!

 

[Rocklong]

All you need is a zip tie and turn the motor over by hand. Really simple actually

 

[Rocklong]

I think Little Rocks get in there and do most of the damage. There is no seal to the cover, it just covers things up