2008 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro RTX Owners Manual - Page 68
2008 Yamaha Motorsports FX Nytro RTX Manual
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Periodic maintenance Checking the drive track EWS00490 NOTE: Measure the gap between the slide runner and the edge of the track window. Measure both sides. 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 for deflection, wear, and damage. Adjust or replace if necessary. (See the following section for more details.) 1. Drive track deflection 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 kg, 22 lb). Standard drive track deflection: FX10 25.0-30.0 mm (0.98-1.18 in) FX10MT 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) FX10MTR 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) FX10MTRA 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) FX10RT 25.0-30.0 mm (0.98-1.18 in) FX10RTR 25.0-30.0 mm (0.98-1.18 in) FX10RTRA 25.0-30.0 mm (0.98-1.18 in) 3. If the deflection is incorrect, adjust the drive track. Adjusting the drive track EWS00500 WARNING G G G 1. Spring scale Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before working underneath the snowmobile. Operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. 62