2010 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX Owners Manual - Page 73
2010 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment material is visible or support rods are broken. Otherwise, track damage or failure 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 deflection, and check the track for 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. 2 1. Drive track deflection 2. Slide runner 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 (RX10R / RX10LT) 1. Loosen the rear axle nut. 67