2009 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro XTX Owners Manual - Page 66
2009 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro XTX Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ECS00060 1. NOTICE 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.) 2. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 44 for removal procedures.) Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thickness of the pads. If the parking brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. Checking the brake pads Check the brake pads for wear according to the following procedure. 1. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 44 for removal procedures.) 2. Check the brake pads for wear. If the brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. 1. Parking brake pad wear limit Parking brake pad wear limit: 1.2 mm (0.047 in) 3. Install the right side cover and the shroud. To adjust the parking brake As the parking brake pads wear, adjustment may be necessary to ensure proper brake performance. 1. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 44 for removal procedures.) 2. Loosen the parking brake pad locknut and the parking brake pad adjusting bolt. 3. Loosen the parking brake cable locknut. 4. Turn the parking brake cable adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the cable length. 1. Brake pad wear indicator 2. Brake pad wear limit Brake pad wear limit: 4.7 mm (0.19 in) 3. Install the right side cover and the shroud. Checking the parking brake pads Check the parking brake pads for wear according to the following procedure. 60