Yamaha FX Nytro FX10X, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
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etc. If snow coverage is not sufficient, stay on
trails to avoid impact damage to the drive
track.
Studded track
In general, track life will be shortened when
studs are installed. Drilling stud holes into the
drive track will cut the internal fibers, which
weakens the track. Avoid spinning the drive
track. Studs may catch on an object and pull
out of the track, leaving tears and damage
around the already weakened area. To mini-
mize possible damage, consult your stud
manufacturer for installation and stud pattern
recommendations.
Yamaha does not recommend track stud-
ding.
ESU11360
Strap (FX10MT / FX10MTR /
FX10MTRA)
The strap should be used only by experienced
operators to assist them when traverse (side-
hill) riding.
WARNING
EWS00290
Improper use of the strap on the handlebar
can result in severe injury or death.
●
Use the strap only as an operator grip
point when needed to shift weight uphill
to maintain balance during traverse
(side-hill) riding. Only experienced oper-
ators should traverse slopes steep
enough to require strap use.
●
Keep the right hand on the right handle-
bar grip for steering, and grip the strap
with the left hand to shift weight uphill
for balance during traverse riding.
●
Ride cautiously while using the strap.
Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly
while holding onto the strap.
●
Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo-
bile.
●
Do not use the strap as a mounting point
for cargo or accessories.
ESU13020
Driving
WARNING
EWS00300
Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA-
TION” section on page 1 and the “Riding
your snowmobile” section on page 32
carefully before operating the snowmo-
bile.
NOTE:
Make sure that the engine is warmed up
enough before riding.
FX10RT / FX10MT
1. Release the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the right.
1. Strap
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