2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector L-TX Owners Manual - Page 58

2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector L-TX Manual

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Periodic maintenance ESU12060 V-belt EWS00400 WARNING G G Make sure that the drive guard is tightened securely before operating the snowmobile. Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed. Recommended antifreeze: High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corrosion inhibitors Antifreeze and water mixing ratio: 3:2 Total amount: RS90GT 4.80 L (5.07 US qt) (4.22 Imp.qt) RS90GTA 4.80 L (5.07 US qt) (4.22 Imp.qt) RS90LT 5.60 L (5.92 US qt) (4.93 Imp.qt) RS90LTGT 5.60 L (5.92 US qt) (4.93 Imp.qt) RS90R 4.80 L (5.07 US qt) (4.22 Imp.qt) 3. Start the engine and add coolant until the coolant level stabilizes, and then stop the engine. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "COLD LEVEL" mark. Install the coolant reservoir cap. Check for any coolant leakage. The V-belt should be checked before each ride. To check the V-belt 1. Remove the shroud and the left side cover, and then remove the drive guard. (See page 40 for removal procedures.) 2. Check the V-belt for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. 1. V-belt wear limit 4. 5. 6. New V-belt width: 34.1 mm (1.34 in) V-belt wear limit width: 32.5 mm (1.28 in) 3. Install the drive guard, and then install the left side cover and the shroud. To replace and adjust the V-belt EWS00410 NOTE: If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha dealer. 7. Install the top cover, the right side cover, and the shroud. WARNING G Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed. 52

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Periodic maintenance
52
3.
Start the engine and add coolant until the
coolant level stabilizes, and then stop the
engine.
4.
Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until
it reaches the “COLD LEVEL” mark.
5.
Install the coolant reservoir cap.
6.
Check for any coolant leakage.
NOTE:
If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
7.
Install the top cover, the right side cover,
and the shroud.
ESU12060
V-belt
WARNING
EWS00400
Make sure that the drive guard is tight-
ened securely before operating the
snowmobile.
Never run the engine with the V-belt or
drive guard removed.
The V-belt should be checked before each
ride.
To check the V-belt
1.
Remove the shroud and the left side cov-
er, and then remove the drive guard.
(See page 40 for removal procedures.)
2.
Check the V-belt for wear and damage.
Replace if necessary.
3.
Install the drive guard, and then install the
left side cover and the shroud.
To replace and adjust the V-belt
WARNING
EWS00410
Never run the engine with the V-belt or
drive guard removed.
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors
Antifreeze and water mixing ratio:
3:2
Total amount:
RS90GT 4.80 L (5.07 US qt) (4.22
Imp.qt)
RS90GTA 4.80 L (5.07 US qt) (4.22
Imp.qt)
RS90LT 5.60 L (5.92 US qt) (4.93
Imp.qt)
RS90LTGT 5.60 L (5.92 US qt) (4.93
Imp.qt)
RS90R 4.80 L (5.07 US qt) (4.22
Imp.qt)
1.
V-belt wear limit
New V-belt width:
34.1 mm (1.34 in)
V-belt wear limit width:
32.5 mm (1.28 in)