2010 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX GT Owners Manual - Page 57
2010 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX GT Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment the area where you bought it, be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer. The dealer can tell you if there are any changes necessary for the altitude where you plan to ride. NOTICE: The drive chain gears and V-belt clutch should be adjusted when operating above a high altitude of 900 m (3000 ft). Consult a Yamaha dealer. [ECS00431] ESU11950 G The oil filter cartridge should be replaced after the first 800 km (500 mi) of operation, and every 20000 km (12000 mi) of operation thereafter. Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter cartridge. Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To prevent this from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart. ESU11967 To check the engine oil level 1. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before each use. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EWS00370 2. Start the engine, warm it up for 10-15 minutes, and then turn it off. The engine can also be warmed up by operating the snowmobile for 10-15 minutes. After operating the snowmobile, allow the engine to idle for at least 10 seconds before turning it off. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 43 for removal procedures.) Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler. NOTICE: Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler before removing the oil filler cap, otherwise the cable could twist and break. [ECS00452] TIP G WARNING Engine oil is extremely hot immediately after the engine is turned off. Coming into contact with or getting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns. ECS00441 G 3. NOTICE G G Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the oil tank. Oil could spray out or the engine could be damaged. Be sure to change the engine oil after the first 800 km (500 mi) of operation, and every 4000 km (2500 mi) thereafter or at the start of a new season, otherwise the engine will wear quickly. 4. 51