2009 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX Owners Manual - Page 28
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Apex LTX Manual
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Control functions 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) ESU12553 ECS00710 NOTICE Make sure that there is no load on the shock absorbers and that they are fully extended before making any air pressure adjustments. 1. 2. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Lift the front of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the skis off the ground. Remove the air valve cap from the shock absorber. Adjusting the air pressure of the front shock absorbers (RX10RTR) EWS00730 3. WARNING The air pressure of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. This snowmobile is equipped with FOX shock absorbers as standard equipment. The air pressure of the shock absorbers can be adjusted using the shock absorber pump included with your snowmobile. 1. Air valve cap 4. Install the hose connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the shock absorber and tighten it approximately six turns until the pressure registers on the pump gauge. NOTICE: Do not overtighten the connector onto the air valve as this will damage the connector seal. [ECS00721] 1. Shock absorber pump To adjust the air pressure EWS00621 WARNING Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before adjusting the shock absorbers. Otherwise, the snowmobile could fall and cause injury. 22