Polaris Secondary Shims

[rmkrazi]

The secondary clutch on my 01 700 rmk isn't disengaging properly and will make the sled creep ahead when idling. I tore the secondary apart and cleaned it up but I'm wondering about the shims inside the clutch that determine how far apart the sheaves are. Do these shims sit behind the large spacer washer and against the fixed sheave or in front of the large spacer washer and against the hub of the movable sheave. Will adding additional shims correct my problem?
Clutch is stock set up (r-11 helix and silver/blue stripe spring). Any tips on how to tweek this setup for better performance? Thanks

 

[NapaMatt]

Sounds like you should be looking at setting your belt Deflection!

Sounds like it is too tight!

my .o2

 

[rmkrazi]

I don't think this is a deflection issue. The belt rides almost 3/8" above the sheaves with the adjustment plate in the minimum position (#1 setting).

 

[KSH]

I don't think this is a deflection issue. The belt rides almost 3/8" above the sheaves with the adjustment plate in the minimum position (#1 setting).

If it's 3/8 above, that will cause the creep. Which is belt deflection. How tight is the belt?

 

[rmkrazi]

If it's 3/8 above, that will cause the creep. Which is belt deflection. How tight is the belt?

How is belt deflection adjusted? Shimming? I always thought deflection was adjusted by moving the motor forward or backwards. I now see that the shim I was wondering about was on the wrong side of the spacer causing my deflection issue. Problem solved...
Belt deflection should be 1-1/4" right? Thanks all...

 

[KSH]

How is belt deflection adjusted? Shimming? I always thought deflection was adjusted by moving the motor forward or backwards. I now see that the shim I was wondering about was on the wrong side of the spacer causing my deflection issue. Problem solved...
Belt deflection should be 1-1/4" right? Thanks all...

Belt deflection is shims or adjuster in the secondary clutch.

Center to center, is moving the engine.

I can't confirm what the recommended deflection for your sled should be.