What kind of condition is acceptable for the drive belt on my old 99 600 grizzly? What should I look for? I have the cover off, and there is very slight and shallow cracking on the inside of the belt. Doesn't penetrate the surface, from a side view. Sides of the belt look shiny and glazed. A bit of dust and powder and what looks like drier lint was in there.

How long do these belts last?

Any suggestions appreciated.

Tim

 

Direct from a service manual for an 02 Griz. A few years newer, but the same rules apply.

CHECKING THE V-BELT
1.Remove

2.Check: V-belt 1 Cracks/wear/scaling/chipping ? Replace.

3.Measure: V-belt width 2 Out of specification ? Replace.

 

Thanks for that information. I really need a shop manual.

Remove it? Geeze, any idea how that is done?

I can see some tiny cracking on the inside. So does that disqualify this belt?

 

It would be a judgement call. If you are unsure, take the belt to a dealer and have a machanic look at it. The manual will explain the removal process in detail.

 

I know they are a little spendy, but if you replace it, I bet you will be amazed how much that 600 will wake up.

 

There should be tic marks on the belt showing wether or not if its good yet.

 

I don't know for sure because I have not seen the belt. This may not be an issue of wear so much as dry rot.