how do I tighten the belt on a polaris sportsman 450
No the belt has to be replaced there is no adjustment
polaris belt is the best, can get them from your dealer for $65 or less usually.
its self adjusting
Most serpentine belt systems have a self adjusting tensioner.
no adjusting bolt u have a serpentine belt.that has a tension pulley that automatically adjusts if belt is loose, u need to replace belt
If it is a drive belt and not a serpentine belt is has no tensioner. You manually adjust the tension by normally adjusting tension by moving the alternator. Loosen to bolts holding the alternator in place and then adjust the tension. Tighten the bolts when the tension is right. If it is serpentine belt if you follow the belt around the the engine you will see the tensioner.
If memory serves me right, the belt tension is adjustable as opposed to having an automatic belt tensioner. Try adjusting the belt tension and/or also replacing the belt.
You don't. If you could change the tension of the belt, the system wouldn't work at all. If it feels like the belt is slipping when you ride, you should check to make sure the belt is in good shape, and if it is, you should check the ramps on the driven clutch. These ramps wear out often, and when the do it will make the unit feel like the belt is slipping when you take off.
The tension on a 1988 Ford F150 can be loosened by adjusting the belt tensioner. The retaining bolt is loosened, the tensioner shifted slightly, and tightened down.
There is no adjustment of the pump. You can adjust belt tension, by loosing and adjusting tension with the bolts holding it in place, but that is all.
No, you can only adjust the tension on the cable by adjusting the clamp on the left side of handle.
This is from the Owners Handbook of my Mazda 323, 1996 : Alternator Drive Belt. 1. Loosen the alternator mounting bolt and adjusting bar bolt. Replace Fanbelt. 2. Turn the adjusting bolt until the correct tension is obtained. The deflexion should be 10mm. 3. Tighten bolts and recheck the tension.