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mboyda · #1 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 08:45 AM

Have 2009 Sportsman 500 EFI fairly new with 250 miles on it. Last night I was in high and tried to go over some big logs. Hit throttle and none of the tires turned and smelled belt. (Don’t think damaged only a few seconds). Popped it into low and it went right over the logs. I know I should have shifted to low first. Question is should the belt be slipping that easily? Does it need to be tightened and can it be?

rubicon4 20 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 08:51 AM

were you going through water at all, and if so how high

mboyda · #3 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 08:59 AM

no water, was just messing around in the yard. machine was probably only running 5 min. I'll pull the plug tonight anyway. Haven't been through water (1ft+ or so) in a few weeks.

rubicon4 20 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 09:15 AM

id bring it to the dealer to take a look, you wont have to pay nothing

UTU · #5 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mboyda

Have 2009 Sportsman 500 EFI fairly new with 250 miles on it. Last night I was in high and tried to go over some big logs. Hit throttle and none of the tires turned and smelled belt. (Don’t think damaged only a few seconds). Popped it into low and it went right over the logs. I know I should have shifted to low first. Question is should the belt be slipping that easily? Does it need to be tightened and can it be?

Yes, anything below 7-10 mph you should be in low.. When traversing logs?? YES you should always be in low. Might consider a HeelClicker clutch kit,helps on belt grab & take off..... If you burnt belt bad you should be able to see flat spots and maybe feel/hear it. get a service manual pay for itself in a very short time. Working on the clutch is fairly easy......

eggenz7 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-03-2009, 05:29 PM

yep sounds like you had it in high at a time that you needed low..

PHILLIP66 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 07:18 AM

I have a 09 800 and i was having belt issues.i burn,t one belt and i even had to replace my cover cause the belt was coming slack and rubbin on it. I up graded my secondary spring and now my belt stays tight. I payed 19.95 to where a kit was 2 to 3 hundred.

95wolv · #8 (**permalink**) 08-09-2009, 12:47 PM

Eggenz7, you tricky S.O.B. !!! I tried the keys in your avatar, veeeerrrry funny !!