2012 Yamaha Motorsports Venture Lite Owners Manual - Page 76
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Venture Lite Manual
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment G Inspect the drive track condition frequently. Replace any damaged slide metal. Replace the drive track if it is damaged to the depth where fabric reinforcement material is visible or support rods are broken. Otherwise, track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. 3. Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners. If the alignment is incorrect, adjust the drive track. 1 Checking the drive track EWS00490 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 alignment and deflection, and check the track for wear and damage. Adjust or replace if necessary. (See the following section for more details.) 1. Slide runner 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 kgf, 22 lbf). 1. Spring scale TIP Measure the gap between the slide runner and the edge of the track window on both sides. Checking the drive track alignment 1. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the drive track off the ground. 2. Start the engine and rotate the drive track one or two turns. Stop the engine. 70