Polaris General Belt Change

[ehart814]

I was called to help change a belt on a Polaris General the other day. We all poke fun at the rubber band machines, I know. But Polaris has actually done something about the inconvenience of drive belt issues. Rather than reinvent the wheel (or the belt, in this case), they moved the drivetrain to the rear of the machine, and made it very easy to replace your ruined $250 belt. You don't have to remove the left rear wheel, or really any other parts - besides the snorkel and cover. Genius! I almost wish I'd have bought one of those rather than my Pioneer that will never need a belt.................almost

 

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[CumminsPusher]

I was called to help change a belt on a Polaris General the other day. We all poke fun at the rubber band machines, I know. But Polaris has actually done something about the inconvenience of drive belt issues. Rather than reinvent the wheel (or the belt, in this case), they moved the drivetrain to the rear of the machine, and made it very easy to replace your ruined $250 belt. You don't have to remove the left rear wheel, or really any other parts - besides the snorkel and cover. Genius! I almost wish I'd have bought one of those rather than my Pioneer that will never need a belt.................almost

Easiest way to change a Polaris belt is to very liberally spray the cover down with starting fluid. Only tool needed then is a match.

 

[ehart814]

He told me he paid $250 for the belt but a quick search shows OEM belts can be had for $130

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I seriously hate belt drivetrains... Imagine having to carry one of those around in case you smoke it back in the woods somewhere. This is a $130 wear and tear part, and when it fails, you don't move.

 

[gullyjumper]

I thought you had to replace the machine before you had to replace the belt !