Track Tension Adjustment - Yamaha FX10X Notice D'assemblage

TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT

WARNING
A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown
by the track could be dangerous to an operator
or bystanders. Observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
snowmobile when the engine is running.
• When the rear of the snowmobile is raised to
allow the track to spin, a suitable stand must
be used to support the rear of the snowmo-
bile. Never allow anyone to hold the rear of
the snowmobile off the ground to allow the
track to spin. Never allow anyone near a rotat-
ing track.
• Inspect the condition of the track frequently.
Replace the track if it is damaged to a level
where the fabric reinforcement material is vis-
ible.
1. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable
stand to raise the track off the ground.
2. Measure:
• Track deflection a
Pull at the track center window by a force of
100 N (10 kg, 22 lb) using a spring scale.
Out of specification → Adjust.
Track deflection:
FX10/FX10RT/FX10RTR/
FX10RTRA/
25 ~ 30 mm (0.98 ~ 1.18 in)
FX10MT/FX10MTR/FX10MTRA
30 ~ 35 mm (1.18 ~ 1.38 in)
3-14