2012 Yamaha Motorsports Apex SE Owners Manual - Page 29
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Apex SE Manual
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Control functions injury or death from a broken V-belt or other part should it come off the snowmobile while it is in operation. ECS00930 NOTICE 1 2 3 G G 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to "FWD" (forward). 3. Release. Never run the engine with the V-belt removed. Clutch components can be damaged. Be careful not to scratch the windshield when removing or installing the drive guard. The drive guard is designed to protect the Vbelt clutch and V-belt in case parts break or come loose. The drive guard is located behind the left side cover. (See page 50 for removal procedures.) To remove the drive guard 3 2 1 1. Pull out the drive guard locking pin from the drive guard rear holder. 2 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to "REV" (reverse). 3. Release. ECS00072 NOTICE Do not use the shift lever while the snowmobile is moving, otherwise the drive train could be damaged. ESU13314 1 1. Drive guard 2. Drive guard locking pin Drive guard EWS00402 2. WARNING G G Coming in contact with the rotating Vbelt or clutch parts can cause severe injury or death. Never run the engine with the drive guard removed. Make sure that the drive guard is installed securely before operating the snowmobile to protect against severe Lift up the rear of the drive guard as shown, and then pull the guard rearward to remove it. 23