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2008 Yamaha Motorsports Apex GT Owners Manual - Page 92
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RX10GTX / RX10GTAX / RX10LTGTX / RX10LTGTAX OWNER'S MANUAL
1
Introduction
3
Important manual information
4
Contents
5
Safety information
7
Before operating
7
Operation
8
Maintenance and storage
9
Location of the important labels
10
Description
13
Control functions
16
Main switch
16
Throttle lever
16
Engine overheating prevention system
16
Speedometer unit
18
High beam indicator light
20
Low coolant temperature indicator light
20
Fuel meter, grip warmer level indicator, rear suspension compression damping level indicator, and thumb warmer level indicator
20
Fuel level warning indicator
23
Oil level warning indicator
23
Coolant temperature warning indicator
24
Self-diagnosis device
24
Engine stop switch
24
Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS"
25
Brake lever
26
Parking brake lever
27
Shift lever
27
Shroud and covers
28
Drive guard
29
V-belt holders
29
Storage compartment
29
Fuel
29
Suspension
30
Adjusting the ski spring preload
30
Adjusting the ski damping force
31
Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload
32
Adjusting the rear suspension damping force
32
Pre-operation checks
35
Pre-operation check list
35
Operation
37
Starting the engine
37
Break-in
37
Riding your snowmobile
38
Getting to know your snowmobile
38
Learning to ride your snowmobile
38
To start out and accelerate
38
Braking
38
Turning
39
Riding uphill
39
Riding downhill
40
Traversing a slope
40
Ice or icy surface
40
Hard-packed snow
41
Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice
41
Maximizing drive track life
41
Recommendations
41
Track tension
41
Marginal snow
41
Off-trail riding
41
Studded track
42
Driving
42
Stopping the engine
43
Transporting
43
Periodic maintenance
44
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
44
General maintenance and lubrication chart
46
Tool kit
48
Removing and installing the shroud and covers
48
Checking the spark plugs
50
Adjusting the engine idling speed
51
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
51
Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)
53
Checking the air filter
53
High-altitude settings
55
Valve clearance
55
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
55
Cooling system
59
V-belt
60
Drive chain housing
63
Brake and parking brake
64
Skis and ski runners
67
Steering system
67
Drive track and slide runners
68
Lubrication
71
Replacing a headlight bulb
71
Adjusting the headlight beams
73
Fittings and fasteners
73
Battery
73
Replacing a fuse
73
Troubleshooting
77
Engine turns over but does not start
77
Discharged battery
77
Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly
79
Engine constantly backfires or misfires
79
Engine overheats
79
Snowmobile does not move
80
V-belt twists
80
V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot
80
Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly
80
Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets
80
Storage
81
Cleaning
81
Lubrication
81
Fuel system
81
Engine
81
Surface protection
81
Battery
81
Drive track
82
V-belt
82
Storage
82
Returning to service after storage
82
Specifications
83
Consumer information
85
Identification number records
85
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY
86
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)
89
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