2011 Yamaha Motorsports Apex X-TX Owners Manual - Page 33

Control functions 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. 2. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Lift the front of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the skis off the ground. Remove the air valve cap from the shock absorber. 1 2 3 3. 1. Air valve 2. Hose connector 3. Hose connector lock lever TIP If the shock absorber has no air pressure, the gauge reading will be zero. 1 5. 1. Air valve cap 4. Install the hose connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the shock absorber, tighten it approximately six turns until the pressure registers on the pump gauge, and then pull the hose connector lock lever up. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the connector onto the air valve as this will damage the connector seal. [ECS00721] To increase the air pressure, operate the pump a few times. The pressure should increase slowly. If the pressure increases rapidly, check to make sure that the pump is properly connected and tightened onto the air valve. To decrease the air pressure, push the black bleed valve button. NOTICE: Do not exceed 1034 kPa (10.3 kgf/cm², 150 psi). [ECS00733] 1 50 60 40 psi 30 70 20 80 10 100 90 0 1. Pressure gauge (low-pressure meter) 27