2012 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Owners Manual - Page 58
2012 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment TIP If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha dealer. 8. Close the shroud. ESU12055 V-belt EWS00401 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 tightened 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. 1. V-belt wear limit 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 close the shroud. To replace and adjust the V-belt EWS00411 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. To check the V-belt 1. Open the shroud and remove the drive guard. 2. Check the V-belt for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. 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 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. Open the shroud and remove the drive guard. 52