2012 Yamaha Motorsports Apex Owners Manual - Page 69
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Apex Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6. Check for any coolant leakage. If coolant is leaking, check for the cause. TIP If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha dealer. 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. Install the top cover, the left and right side covers, and the shroud. 1. V-belt wear limit 8. ESU12067 V-belt EWS00402 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. 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 installed 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. 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. 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 23 and 50 for removal procedures.) To check the V-belt 1. Remove the shroud and the left side cover, and then remove the drive guard. (See pages 23 and 50 for removal procedures.) Check the V-belt for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. 2. 63