I was really struggling with putting the new belt on until I saw your method of starting from the bottom and rotating both clutches rather than just the secondary. After doing this way, piece of cake. Many thanks.
Agreed!! I had already started from the top... and had the belt about half way on... started rotating the front clutch and it started pulling it on.. As he said still not easy.. but it was easier...
You're able to seperate the secondary by hand, just push on the back plate with one hand, and turn the plate with the other. Once you get the sheaves apart you're able to drop the belt to the center (so it holds the sheaves apart for you) and you can pull the belt off the bottom first, then make yours way around. That won't stretch the belt, where as if you force it over like you did, it will stretch it, and reduce the life of the belt. Other than that, it's a very helpful video.
The one iam working on doesn't have a adjustment for belt was hard shifting cleaned linkages on transmission removed cover at shifting arm cleaned all thinking belt was put on too small
Sorry to comment on an old post, but my Ranger is old too :) Have a 2004 Ranger 500 4x4. I am having problems with belt slippage, so got a new belt, and installed it this weekend. Only thing is, it's WAY different than your video. My belt is not even close to being as tight as yours. It slips on & off the secondary with perhaps 2 fingers worth of pressure, and barely any need to roll the secondary. When sitting idle with the engine off, there is probably 4-5" of belt play between the primary & secondary. I verified the correct belt several times, cuz it just doesnt seem right. Anyway, great video, just not the same situation I have.
Thanks for posting, I was wondering what would be involved in changing the belt on my 500 ranger if I needed to. I should be good for a while I only have about 35 hours on it so far.
great video, this is the only one i have seen that has any valid meaning...thank you for the posting....I do have some questions for you... 1 you stated 05 to 08. What yr is urs? I have a 12 and want to know if the same? 2 How many miles/hrs did you hav on ur belt? 3 on my maintenance schedule given to me by polaris there is a drive belt & clutch belt reference for inspecting & adjustment. So my question is how do I perform an "adjustment"? you did the clutch, what about a drive belt? thx
Great video! I guess my 2010 800 ranger must be different than that one. On mine, the belt cover seems to be much lower in the frame? I couldn't get the cover free and out of the way like you did in your video, my belt was fine so I didn't bother fighting with it. Any suggestions for next time? Thanks
I noticed that too. I have a 2008 Ranger XP with the non-adjustable sheave. I am have great difficulty getting a new belt on. I have a strap wrench with a piece of conduit to create some leverage to help turn the secondary sheave. I hope this helps. I'm going to try this Saturday.
I was really struggling with putting the new belt on until I saw your method of starting from the bottom and rotating both clutches rather than just the secondary. After doing this way, piece of cake. Many thanks.
Agreed!! I had already started from the top... and had the belt about half way on... started rotating the front clutch and it started pulling it on.. As he said still not easy.. but it was easier...
I love the internet. Was struggling g with changing my belt till I saw your method of using primary clutch. Great video. Thank you.
This worked for me! Thank you for the video!
Great video - got my Ranger 700 belt changed in less than an hour, no shop fees or mechanic needed. Thanks PRC!
Thank you ! That explicitly shows the struggle I'm having. Think your going to destroy the belt when your doing it .
nice job. i recently changed my belt on my xp700 and i gotta say you made it look easy.
You're able to seperate the secondary by hand, just push on the back plate with one hand, and turn the plate with the other. Once you get the sheaves apart you're able to drop the belt to the center (so it holds the sheaves apart for you) and you can pull the belt off the bottom first, then make yours way around. That won't stretch the belt, where as if you force it over like you did, it will stretch it, and reduce the life of the belt. Other than that, it's a very helpful video.
The one iam working on doesn't have a adjustment for belt was hard shifting cleaned linkages on transmission removed cover at shifting arm cleaned all thinking belt was put on too small
Sorry to comment on an old post, but my Ranger is old too :) Have a 2004 Ranger 500 4x4. I am having problems with belt slippage, so got a new belt, and installed it this weekend. Only thing is, it's WAY different than your video. My belt is not even close to being as tight as yours. It slips on & off the secondary with perhaps 2 fingers worth of pressure, and barely any need to roll the secondary. When sitting idle with the engine off, there is probably 4-5" of belt play between the primary & secondary. I verified the correct belt several times, cuz it just doesnt seem right. Anyway, great video, just not the same situation I have.
Thanks good videos never go out of date
Thank you so much for sharing your videos
Thanks for posting, I was wondering what would be involved in changing the belt on my 500 ranger if I needed to. I should be good for a while I only have about 35 hours on it so far.
great video, this is the only one i have seen that has any valid meaning...thank you for the posting....I do have some questions for you...
1 you stated 05 to 08. What yr is urs? I have a 12 and want to know if the same?
2 How many miles/hrs did you hav on ur belt?
3 on my maintenance schedule given to me by polaris there is a drive belt & clutch belt reference for inspecting & adjustment. So my question is how do I perform an "adjustment"? you did the clutch, what about a drive belt?
thx
Video and instructions perfect, got it done in less than 20 minutes. thankyou.
Great video! I guess my 2010 800 ranger must be different than that one. On mine, the belt cover seems to be much lower in the frame? I couldn't get the cover free and out of the way like you did in your video, my belt was fine so I didn't bother fighting with it. Any suggestions for next time?
Thanks
Gravy Train Outdoors I have the same problem
I had to take out the battery box and then I had enough space to take the clutch cover out.
What about hard shift after new belt?
Hi any chance you could do a video on changing the oil ? 2014 ranger. Cant find one anywhere on you tube. Thanks
Thank you for the post!!! Good job and yeah infighter ou t the way to just drop the belt and tighten back up
So what are the two SBS you showed in this belt removal and re installation?
the secondary if different in the video? txs
On average, how many miles or hours does a belt last?
Around what mileage should I change my belt 2012 xp 800 ?
The clutch you took the belt off is different to the clutch you reinstalled
I noticed that too. I have a 2008 Ranger XP with the non-adjustable sheave. I am have great difficulty getting a new belt on. I have a strap wrench with a piece of conduit to create some leverage to help turn the secondary sheave. I hope this helps. I'm going to try this Saturday.
thanks for the help, awesome video!
Yes, you did make that look easy.
post this for the diesel
GREAT VIDEO
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Be great if you mention the year or model of the ranger in the title... Or even Spelled Polaris correctly.
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