clutch cleaning ?

[Tyler23]

i know on snowmobiles yours supposta clean the clutchs after so long. i have a 2003 polaris sportsman 400 with 5600 miles. im planning on going completely threw it this spring and keeping it for awhile. my ? is it a good idea to clean the clutchs on atvs also?

[Dozer]

Absolutly!

[Tyler23]

how do you do it?

[rundrave]

Keeping your clutches clean will help improve your performance and save wear and tear on your clutches. Lightly sand your clutch sheaves (faces) with fine sand paper 300-600 grit or emery cloth. The direction you must sand is from the center out to the edge. Work your way around both sheaves.

DO NOT sand any grooves into the clutch sheaves.

Sanding the sheaves will remove belt residue and give the belt a better surface to grip. Once you are done sanding, blow off any sanding dust from both clutches. Take contact or brake cleaner and clean the entire clutch EXCEPT for the bushings. Do not use contact cleaner on any of the clutch bushings. Choose a contact cleaner that does not leave an oily film when it dries. Wipe the bushings off with a clean, dry cloth.

Remember, the clutches are considered a dry part. No oil or grease is required. The inside hub of the helix is the only area where a small amount of grease may be applied.

Clean your clutches every time you have them apart and/or several times a season