2009 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer M-TX Owners Manual - Page 70
2009 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer M-TX Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 3. Turn the chain tension adjusting bolt clockwise until it is finger tight, and then loosen it 1/4 turn. While holding the chain tension adjusting bolt with a wrench, tighten the locknut to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Locknut: 25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf) Recommended drive chain oil: SAE 75W or 80W API GL-3 Gear oil 5. Install the dipstick, making sure to align the notch in the dipstick handle with the projection on the drive chain housing. 4. 1. Locknut 2. Chain tension adjusting bolt 5. Install the right side cover. ESU12132 Brake and parking brake EWS00440 1. Notch 2. Projection WARNING G 6. Install the right side cover. G TIP Continue with steps 7 and 8 for models with reverse only. Release the parking brake. Drive the snowmobile for several minutes at more than 20 km/h (12 mi/h), and then repeat steps 1-7 to check the oil level again. To adjust the chain tension 1. Remove the right side cover. (See page 49 for removal procedures.) 2. Loosen the locknut. 7. 8. A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever indicates a failure in the brake system. Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake system. ECS00060 NOTICE Make sure that the brake lever end does not project out over the handlebar end. This will help prevent brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side for service. 64