2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual - Page 41

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Operation ment frequently. (See page 59 for adjustment procedures.) A loose track can slip (ratchet), derail or catch on suspension parts causing severe damage. Do not overtighten the drive track, otherwise it may increase the friction between the track and the slide runners, resulting in the rapid wear of both components. Also, this may put an excessive load on the suspension components, resulting in component failure. ESU11390 Driving EWS00300 WARNING Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section on page 1 and the "Riding your snowmobile" section on page 31 carefully before operating the snowmobile. Marginal snow The drive track and the slide runners are lubricated and cooled by snow and water. To prevent the drive track and slide runners from overheating, avoid sustained high-speed usage in areas such as icy trails, frozen lakes and rivers that have minimal snow coverage. An overheated track will be weakened internally, which may cause failure or damage. NOTE: Make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before riding. EWS00310 WARNING G G Off-trail riding Avoid off-trail riding until there is sufficient snow coverage. It generally takes several feet of snow to provide a good overall base to properly cover debris, such as rocks, logs, etc. If snow coverage is not sufficient, stay on trails to avoid impact damage to the drive track. G G Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shifting. Be sure to slide the shift lever to "FWD" or "REV" until it stops completely and only while the engine is idling. Make sure that the area behind the snowmobile is clear before reversing. Watch behind. Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in reverse. To select the desired operating position, pull the shift lever out, slide it to "FWD" or to "REV" until it stops, and then release it. Studded track In general, track life will be shortened when studs are installed. Drilling stud holes into the drive track will cut the internal fibers, which weakens the track. Avoid spinning the drive track. Studs may catch on an object and pull out of the track, leaving tears and damage around the already weakened area. To minimize possible damage, consult your stud manufacturer for installation and stud pattern recommendations. Yamaha does not recommend track studding. 1. 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to "FWD" (forward). 3. Release. 35

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Operation
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ment frequently. (See page 59 for adjustment
procedures.) A loose track can slip (ratchet),
derail or catch on suspension parts causing
severe damage. Do not overtighten the drive
track, otherwise it may increase the friction
between the track and the slide runners, re-
sulting in the rapid wear of both components.
Also, this may put an excessive load on the
suspension components, resulting in compo-
nent failure.
Marginal snow
The drive track and the slide runners are lubri-
cated and cooled by snow and water. To pre-
vent the drive track and slide runners from
overheating, avoid sustained high-speed us-
age in areas such as icy trails, frozen lakes
and rivers that have minimal snow coverage.
An overheated track will be weakened inter-
nally, which may cause failure or damage.
Off-trail riding
Avoid off-trail riding until there is sufficient
snow coverage. It generally takes several feet
of snow to provide a good overall base to
properly cover debris, such as rocks, logs,
etc. If snow coverage is not sufficient, stay on
trails to avoid impact damage to the drive
track.
Studded track
In general, track life will be shortened when
studs are installed. Drilling stud holes into the
drive track will cut the internal fibers, which
weakens the track. Avoid spinning the drive
track. Studs may catch on an object and pull
out of the track, leaving tears and damage
around the already weakened area. To mini-
mize possible damage, consult your stud
manufacturer for installation and stud pattern
recommendations.
Yamaha does not recommend track stud-
ding.
ESU11390
Driving
WARNING
EWS00300
Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA-
TION” section on page 1 and the “Riding
your snowmobile” section on page 31
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
NOTE:
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
WARNING
EWS00310
●
Make sure that the throttle lever is fully
released and the snowmobile is at a full
stop before shifting.
●
Be sure to slide the shift lever to “FWD”
or “REV” until it stops completely and
only while the engine is idling.
●
Make sure that the area behind the
snowmobile is clear before reversing.
Watch behind.
●
Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning
when operating the snowmobile in re-
verse.
1.
To select the desired operating position,
pull the shift lever out, slide it to “FWD” or
to “REV” until it stops, and then release it.
1.
Pull out.
2.
Slide to “FWD” (forward).
3. Release.