RMK clutch play

[Goat]

Hey guys, on a '97 RMK 700 is it okay to have a little play in the driven clutch? Meaning side to side movement, not front to back movement. I just had the clutches rebuilt and put em back on and there's a little side-to-side movement on the driven. Is that okay? If not, do I just add another spacer washer to keep it from moving? Also, my belt seems a little loose. Barely any power when I'm just starting out in the deep stuff, so i'm thinking it's too loose and making it in a higher gear when I start out. How's the best way to shim the motor forward to tighten the belt? Any ideas? Thanks

[skibreeze]

It is supposed to "float" on the jackshaft.

[HUNDO]

...and the belt should be a bit loose, that's what allows the sled to idle while stopped. Try dropping your gearing a bit...that will help out a lot.

[785rmk]

Your belt should have around .75" to 1" of deflection. The belt should sit up out of the driven approx. 1/8". To adjust the belt tension, you do that in the driven clutch. I can't remember if it has the adjuster on the 97's. If it does there is a goldish looking dial with 3 bolts holding it tight. There is 1 through 5. I believe 1 is the loosest and 5 is the tightest. if that doesn't work you either reshim the driven or buy a new belt. Hope this helps.