is it ok to run my sled without a belt on?

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ddog96mn

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• Oct 21, 2011

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ive done this only a few times before and minutes at a time if that much, my friend told me that running it without the belt will mess up the clutch weights, is this true? i have a 1997 polaris super sport 488 fan. also i didnt rev it much higher than 4000. thanks

 

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pura vida

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• Oct 21, 2011

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running without a belt is pretty much a non issue. just don't rev it up enough to engage the clutch and slam the clutch sleeves together.

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X2Freeride

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• Oct 23, 2011

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I disagree. Running it at idle like this is one thing. Id never consider running it up to 4K rpm's with no belt on it.

 

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• Oct 23, 2011

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^^?? aren't we pretty much saying the same thing? and what difference does it make if the motor is running at 1500 or 4000 as long as long as the clutches aren't engaging?

 

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• Oct 28, 2011

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pura vida said:

^^?? aren't we pretty much saying the same thing? and what difference does it make if the motor is running at 1500 or 4000 as long as long as the clutches aren't engaging?

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The clutch blowing apart at 1500 RPM's is one thing. When it blows at 4000 rpm's is a totally different thing, its like a bomb going off. Ever seen the damage a clutch does when it comes apart? Wish I had the pictures of the pieces of a P85 that are lodged in my buddys shop wall and rafters. Glad I wasnt there for that one.

 

Last edited: Oct 28, 2011