2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual - Page 64
2009 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. Checking the drive track EWS00490 WARNING Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track, or if it has been maladjusted. Drive track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. Check the drive track for deflection, wear, and damage. Adjust or replace if necessary. (See the following section for more details.) 1. Spring scale TIP Measure the gap between the slide runner and the edge of the track window. Measure both sides. 1. Drive track deflection Measuring the drive track deflection 1. Lay the snowmobile on its side. 2. Measure the drive track deflection with a spring scale. Pull at the center of the drive track with a force of 100 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf). Standard drive track deflection: 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) 3. If the deflection is incorrect, adjust the drive track. Adjusting the drive track 1. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the drive track off the ground. 2. Loosen the rear axle nut. 58