2008 Yamaha Motorsports Apex M-TX Owners Manual - Page 68
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Apex M-TX Manual
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Periodic maintenance • Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake system. ECS00060 CAUTION: Notch Projection 6. Install the right side cover and the shroud. To adjust the chain tension 1. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 45 for removal procedures.) 2. Loosen the locknut. 3. Turn the chain tension adjusting bolt clockwise until it is finger tight, and then loosen it 1/4 turn. 4. Hold the chain tension adjusting bolt in place while tightening the locknut. Make sure that the brake lever end does not project out over the handlebar end. This will help prevent brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side for service. Test the brake at a low speed when starting out to make sure that it is working properly. If the brake does not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake for wear or brake fluid leakage. (See the following section for more details.) Checking the brake pads Check the brake pads for wear. If the brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. 1. Locknut 2. Chain tension adjusting bolt 5. Install the right side cover and the shroud. ESU12130 1. Brake pad wear indicator 2. Brake pad wear limit Brake pad wear limit: 4.7 mm (0.19 in) Brake and parking brake EWS00440 • A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever indicates a failure in the brake system. 62