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Clutch belts keep breaking PLEASE HELP

Hello, I have a 2008 polaris sportsman 500 HO.I took it out riding one day and the clutch belt broke,i ordered the new clutch belt and took it out today and the belt broke again!!!Is anyone else having or had these issues please help me figure this out.Any info is greatly appreciated Thanks.
 
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I read on here a wile back that someone was having the same problem and it ended up being a broke moter mount. Hope that helps

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Morning RKE and WELCOME!!

I agree with snyper, check your motor mounts!!

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broke motor mount wich causes misalignment of the clutches and will break the belt.
 
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check the front motor mount like these guys say,but if the mounts are good than i would remove,clean and inspect the drive clutch for wear and sticking.also do the same to the driven clutch,sometimes after a belt breakage parts of the belt gets stuck inside the clutches making then stick or not completely enguage.
 
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