2010 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX Owners Manual - Page 65
2010 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir. If it is not full, remove the coolant reservoir cap, fill the reservoir with the recommended coolant, and then install the cap. TIP If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha dealer. 8. Install the top cover. 1. V-belt wear limit ESU12066 V-belt EWS00401 WARNING G G Coming in contact with the rotating Vbelt or clutch parts can cause severe injury or death. Never run the engine with the drive guard removed. Make sure that the drive guard is tightened securely before operating the snowmobile to protect against severe injury or death from a broken V-belt or other part should it come off the snowmobile while it is in operation. New V-belt width: 34.5 mm (1.36 in) V-belt wear limit width: 32.5 mm (1.28 in) 3. Install the drive guard, and then install the left side cover and the shroud. To replace and adjust the V-belt EWS00411 WARNING When installing a new V-belt, make sure that it is positioned properly. Otherwise, the V-belt clutch engagement speed will be changed and the snowmobile may move unexpectedly when the engine is started, which could cause an accident. ECS00511 ECS00830 NOTICE Never run the engine with the V-belt removed. Clutch components can be damaged. The V-belt should be checked before each ride. To check the V-belt 1. Remove the shroud and the left side cover, and then remove the drive guard. (See pages 21 and 46 for removal procedures.) 2. Check the V-belt for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. NOTICE As the V-belt wears, the position of the Vbelt will change. If the V-belt position is out of specification, it must be adjusted to ensure proper clutch performance. Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. 1. 2. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the shroud and the left side cover, and then remove the drive guard. (See pages 21 and 46 for removal procedures.) 59