2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual - Page 56
2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 2. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave. 1. Secondary sliding sheave 2. Secondary fixed sheave 3. Pull the V-belt up over the secondary fixed sheave. 1. Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2. Spacer 3. V-belt position adjusting bolt ECS00510 NOTICE As the V-belt wears, adjustment may be necessary. To ensure proper clutch performance, the V-belt position should be adjusted by adding a spacer on each adjusting bolt when the V-belt position reaches 1.5 mm (0.06 in) below the edge of the secondary sheave assembly. Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. 1. V-belt 4. 5. TIP Apply the parking brake before replacing the V-belt. 1. Open the shroud and remove the drive guard. Remove the V-belt from the secondary sheave assembly and primary sheave assembly. Temporarily install the new V-belt on the secondary sheave assembly only, and then measure the V-belt position. Do not force the V-belt between the sheaves; the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves must touch each other. 50