2012 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector L-TX Owners Manual - Page 47

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Control functions ESU13094 (a) 1 (b) 2 1. Spring preload adjusting nut 2. Distance A 3. Locknut Adjusting the 2-up adjusting blocks (RST90) EWS00760 WARNING 3 Make sure that the 2-up adjusting blocks are installed in the same position on both sides of the snowmobile, otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result. The spring force can be adjusted by changing the position of the 2-up adjusting blocks. 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): 147.5 mm (5.81 in) Standard: 157.5 mm (6.20 in) Maximum (hard): 182.0 mm (7.17 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. 2-up adjusting block TIP G G Be sure to make this adjustment when there is no load (rider or cargo) on the snowmobile. Use the special tools included in the owner's tool kit to make the adjustment. Insert the special tools into the 2-up adjusting block as shown. 1. 41

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Control functions
41
TIP
The spring preload setting is determined by
measuring distance A, shown in the illustra-
tion. The longer distance A is, the higher the
spring preload; the shorter distance A is, the
lower the spring preload.
3.
Tighten the locknut to the specified
torque.
NOTICE:
Always tighten the
locknut against the adjusting nut, and
then tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
[ECS00860]
ESU13094
Adjusting the 2-up adjusting blocks
(RST90)
WARNING
EWS00760
Make sure that the 2-up adjusting blocks
are installed in the same position on both
sides of the snowmobile, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may result.
The spring force can be adjusted by changing
the position of the 2-up adjusting blocks.
TIP
●
Be sure to make this adjustment when
there is no load (rider or cargo) on the
snowmobile.
●
Use the special tools included in the own-
er’s tool kit to make the adjustment.
1.
Insert the special tools into the 2-up ad-
justing block as shown.
1.
Spring preload adjusting nut
2.
Distance A
3. Locknut
Spring preload setting*:
Minimum (soft):
147.5 mm (5.81 in)
Standard:
157.5 mm (6.20 in)
Maximum (hard):
182.0 mm (7.17 in)
* Distance A changes 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
with each full turn of the adjusting nut.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf)
(a)
(b)
3
1
2
1.
2-up adjusting block