T-24-04-01

TEAM TIP
Release Date: April 11, 2024
SLI
Communication #: T-24-04-01
Model Year(s): 2021+
— Confidential and Proprietary —
VERSION: R01 (April 11, 2024)
IMPORTANT
If you are working with a printed copy, please verify you have the most current version of this document.
SUBJECT: DRIVE BELT UPDATE
PURPOSE
This Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+ Slingshot vehicles. Updates to the Service
Manual have been made to address the new belt tension spec and updated tension process. Model Year 2024 Slingshot
produced after 2/20/24 will come with the new belt 3212345 installed.
AFFECTED MODELS
MODEL YEAR
MODELS
2021+
All Slingshot Models
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consent of Polaris Inc.
T-24-04-01 (R01)
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DRIVE BELT DETAILS
IDENTIFYING THE BELT
Reference the part number marked on the belt to determine the correct tension required
3212345
3211228
• MODEL YEAR 2024+
• MODEL YEAR 2021-2024
• FACTORY INSTALLED ON VEHICLES BUILT UP TO
2/19/2024
• FACTORY INSTALLED ON VEHICLES BUILT AFTER
2/20/24
• SUPERSEDES 3211228
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provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This document is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written
consent of Polaris Inc.
T-24-04-01 (R01)
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UPDATED BELT TENSION SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT
When measuring the belt tension, the average value should be calculated by rotating the wheel and taking readings at
four points around the belt.
NOTICE
Reference the service manual for setting belt tension.
DRIVE BELT SPECIFICATIONS
Belt Tension
Belt Deflection w/ 10 lbs of
pressure
NEW belt: 45± 3Hz (belt number
3212345)
500+ miles on belt: 37± 3Hz (belt number
3212345)
NEW belt: 35± 3Hz (belt number
3211228)
500+ miles on belt: 32± 3Hz (belt number
3211228)
NEW belt: 0.25 in (6.3 mm) - (belt
number 3212345)
500+ miles on belt: 0.30 in (7.6 mm) (belt number 3212345)
0.40 in (10 mm) - (belt number 3211228)
SONIC TENSION DATA
Span
26.4 in (671.6 mm)
Belt Width
2021+ = 1.2 in (30.0 mm)
Belt Mass Constant
10.1 g/m (3212345)
8.4 g/m (3211228)
The information contained within this document is confidential and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and is the property of Polaris Inc. This document is
provided for the sole use of authorized Polaris dealers and distributors. This document is not to be distributed, duplicated, or copied, digitally or otherwise, without the written
consent of Polaris Inc.
T-24-04-01 (R01)
© 2024 Polaris Inc.
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T-24-04-01 Team Tip DEX Alert and STOP Post
DEX Alert / STOP Post
Group: Communication
Start Date: 4/11/2024
Removal Date: 7/11/2024
Title: Team Tip T-24-04-01 Released
Alert Text:
This Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+ Slingshot vehicles.
Updates to the Service Manual have been made to address the new belt tension spec and updated
tension process. Model Year 2024 Slingshot produced after 2/20/24 will come with the new belt
3212345 installed.
Click HERE to view T-24-04-01
Date: April 11, 2024
ATTN: All Service Personnel
Subject: Team Tip T-24-04-01 Released
Team Tip T-24-04-01
This Team Tip is to bring awareness to a new drive belt for Model Year 2021+
Slingshot vehicles. Updates to the Service Manual have been made to address
the new belt tension spec and updated tension process. Model Year 2024
Slingshot produced after 2/20/24 will come with the new belt 3212345 installed.
Review the Team Tip for more information.
View T-24-04-01 Team Tip
Affected Units
2021+ Slingshot Models
Please contact Polaris Service by phone at 800-330-9407 or through Ask
Polaris with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
- Polaris Service
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