2010 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro RTX Owners Manual - Page 27
2010 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro RTX Manual
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Control functions the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). ESU12553 Adjusting the air pressure of the front shock absorbers (FX10RTR) EWS00730 3 1 (a) 2 (b) WARNING The air pressure of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. This snowmobile is equipped with FOX shock absorbers as standard equipment. The air pressure of the shock absorbers can be adjusted using the shock absorber pump included with your snowmobile. 1. Locknut 2. Distance A 3. Spring preload adjusting nut TIP The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A, shown in the illustration. The longer distance A is, the higher the spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the lower the spring preload. Spring preload setting*: Minimum (soft): 141.6 mm (5.57 in) Standard: 141.6 mm (5.57 in) Maximum (hard): 151.6 mm (5.97 in) * Distance A changes 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with each full turn of the adjusting nut. 3. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque. [ECS00860] Tightening torque: Locknut: 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf) 1. Shock absorber pump To adjust the air pressure EWS00621 WARNING Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before adjusting the shock absorbers. Otherwise, the snowmobile could fall and cause injury. ECS00710 NOTICE Make sure that there is no load on the shock absorbers and that they are fully extended before making any air pressure adjustments. 1. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 21