Prepare
1. Remove top cover. See Chassis → TOP COVER.
2. Remove rear cover. See Chassis → REAR COVER.
3. Deactivate electrical system. See Electrical → POWER DISCONNECT.
4. Detach right rider footrest bracket from frame. See Chassis → RIDER FOOTRESTS.
5. Remove primary cover. See Electric Vehicle Powertrain (EVPT) → PRIMARY COVER.
Adjust
1. See Figure 1. Loosen screw (2) on tensioner (1).
2. Clean behind tensioner.
a. Move tensioner away from idler bracket. Do not remove.
b. Clean between tensioner and idler bracket.
3. Rotate tensioner (1) to adjust belt tension.
a. Turn counterclockwise to increase belt tension (4).
b. Turn clockwise to decrease belt tension (5).
4. Tighten screw (2).
a. Insert hex tool into hex slot (3). Place tension on hex tool.
Torque: 54–60 N·m (40–44 ft-lbs) Tensioner screw
5. Check belt deflection as adjustment is made. See Measure Drive Belt Deflection in this section.
1Tensioner
2Screw
3Hex slot
4Increase belt tension
5Decrease belt tension
Figure 1. Belt Tension
Complete
1. Install primary cover. See Electric Vehicle Powertrain (EVPT) → PRIMARY COVER.
2. Attach right rider footrest bracket from frame. See Chassis → RIDER FOOTRESTS.
3. Activate electrical system. See Electrical → POWER DISCONNECT.
4. Install rear cover. See Chassis → REAR COVER.
5. Install top cover. See Chassis → TOP COVER.