2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Owners Manual - Page 73
2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment the rear of the snowmobile. Never allow anyone to hold the rear of the snowmobile off the ground to allow the drive track to spin. Never allow anyone near a rotating drive track. Inspect the drive track condition frequently. Replace damaged slide metal. Replace the drive track if it is damaged to the depth where fabric reinforcement 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. 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). G 1. Spring scale Checking the drive track EWS00490 TIP Measure the gap between the slide runner and the edge of the track window. Measure both sides. 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.) 2 1. Drive track deflection 2. Slide runner Standard drive track deflection: 20.0-25.0 mm (0.79-0.98 in) 3. If the deflection is incorrect, adjust the drive track. Adjusting the drive track 1. Loosen the rear axle nut. Measuring the drive track deflection 1. Lay the snowmobile on its side. 67