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2008 Yamaha Motorsports Apex M-TX Manual
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RX10RX / RX10RTRX / RX10MTX / RX10MTAX / RX10LTX 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
Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)
16
Speedometer unit
18
High beam indicator light
20
Low coolant temperature indicator light
20
Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator
20
Fuel level warning indicator
22
Oil level warning indicator
22
Coolant temperature warning indicator
22
Self-diagnosis device
22
Engine stop switch
23
Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS"
23
Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch
23
Auxiliary DC jack
24
Brake lever
24
Parking brake lever
25
Shift lever (RX10R / RX10RTR / RX10MT / RX10LT)
26
Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RX10R / RX10LT)
26
Shroud and covers
27
Drive guard
27
V-belt holders
28
Storage compartment
28
Rear carrier (RX10MT / RX10MTA)
28
Fuel
28
Suspension
29
Adjusting the ski spring preload (RX10R / RX10MT / RX10 LT)
30
Adjusting the front shock absorber air pressure (RX10RTR / RX10MTA)
30
Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload
32
Adjusting the rear suspension damping force (RX1 0R / RX10RTR / RX10LT)
33
Adjusting the control rods
34
Pre-operation checks
37
Pre-operation check list
37
Operation
39
Starting the engine
39
Break-in
39
Riding your snowmobile
40
Getting to know your snowmobile
40
Learning to ride your snowmobile
40
To start out and accelerate
40
Braking
40
Turning
41
Riding uphill
41
Riding downhill
42
Traversing a slope
42
Ice or icy surface
42
Hard-packed snow
43
Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice
43
Maximizing drive track life
43
Recommendations
43
Track tension
43
Marginal snow
43
Off-trail riding
43
Studded track
44
Strap (RX10MT / RX10MTA)
44
Driving
44
Stopping the engine
46
Transporting
46
Periodic maintenance
47
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
47
General maintenance and lubrication chart
49
Tool kit
51
Removing and installing the shroud and covers
51
Checking the spark plugs
53
Adjusting the engine idling speed
54
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
54
Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)
56
Checking the air filter
56
High-altitude settings
58
Valve clearance
58
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
58
Cooling system
62
V-belt
63
Drive chain housing
66
Brake and parking brake
68
Skis and ski runners
70
Steering system
71
Drive track and slide runners
71
High-profile pattern drive track
74
Lubrication
74
Replacing a headlight bulb
75
Adjusting the headlight beams
77
Fittings and fasteners
77
Battery
77
Replacing a fuse
77
Troubleshooting
81
Engine turns over but does not start
81
Discharged battery
81
Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly
83
Engine power is low
83
Engine constantly backfires or misfires
83
Engine overheats
83
Snowmobile does not move
84
V-belt twists
84
V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot
84
Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly
84
Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets
84
Storage
85
Cleaning
85
Lubrication
85
Fuel system
85
Engine
85
Surface protection
85
Battery
85
Drive track
86
V-belt
86
Storage
86
Returning to service after storage
86
Specifications
87
Consumer information
89
Identification number records
89
Frame serial number
89
Engine serial number (Primary ID)
89
Key identification number
89
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY
90
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)
93
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