2009 Yamaha Motorsports Apex RTX Owners Manual - Page 31
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Apex RTX Manual
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Control functions Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): S Standard: M Maximum (hard): H Rear shock absorber (RX10R / RX10LT) ESU11004 Adjusting the damping forces of the rear shock absorber (RX10R / RX10RTR / RX10LT) RX10R / RX10LT EWS00160 WARNING Do not turn the remote adjustment dial while the snowmobile is moving as this could cause loss of control, an accident, and injury. ECS00290 (a) NOTICE (b) Be sure to stop the remote adjustment dial at a marked position around the dial where there is a click. The rebound damping force can be adjusted by turning the rear shock absorber damping force remote adjustment dial. To increase the rebound damping force, turn the adjustment dial in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force, turn the adjustment dial in direction (b). 1. Spring preload adjusting ring To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (b). Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): 1 Standard: 4 Maximum (hard): 7 (b) 2 1 (a) TIP The spring preload can be further adjusted by changing the position of the spring seat. Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment as it requires special tools. 1. Rear shock absorber damping force remote adjustment dial 2. Standard position 25