2012 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Owners Manual - Page 67
2012 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU12174 Drive track and slide runners Drive track EWS00480 Adjust or replace if necessary. (See the following section for more details.) WARNING A broken track, track fittings or debris thrown by the drive track could be dangerous to an operator or bystanders. Observe the following precautions: G Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when the engine is running. G When the rear of the snowmobile is raised to allow the drive track to spin, a suitable stand must be used to support 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. G 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. Measuring the drive track deflection 1. Lay the snowmobile on its side. 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). 1. Spring scale TIP Checking the drive track EWS00490 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. Measure the gap between the slide runner and the edge of the track window. Measure both sides. 61