2009 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX GT Owners Manual - Page 60
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX GT Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. V-belt wear limit New V-belt width: 34.1 mm (1.34 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. 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. 1. Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2. Spacer 3. V-belt position adjusting bolt ECS00510 NOTICE As the V-belt wears, adjustment may be necessary. To ensure proper clutch performance, the V-belt position should be adjusted by adding a spacer on each adjusting bolt when the V-belt position reaches 1.5 mm (0.06 in) below the edge of the secondary sheave assembly. Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. TIP Apply the parking brake before replacing the V-belt. 1. Remove the shroud and the left side cover, and then remove the drive guard. (See page 41 for removal procedures.) 54