Yamaha FX Nytro FX10X, Owner'S Manual

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Periodic maintenance
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5. Adjust the drive track deflection to speci-
fication.
CAUTION:
ECS00591
The right and left adjusting nuts should be
turned an equal amount.
6. Recheck alignment and deflection. If nec-
essary, repeat steps 3 to 5 until the prop-
er adjustment is achieved.
7. Tighten the rear axle nut.
Slide runners
Check the slide runners for wear and dam-
age.
If the slide runners reach the wear limit, they
should be replaced.
CAUTION:
ECS00350
Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operating
on ice or hard-packed snow will rapidly
wear the slide runners.
ESU12180
High-profile pattern drive track
FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA
This snowmobile is originally equipped with a
51-mm (2.0-in) high-profile pattern drive track
specifically for use in deep snow riding condi-
tions.
Therefore, avoid prolonged operation on hard
surfaces such as ice, hard-packed snow, dirt,
etc., to extend the life of the track and slide
runners.
CAUTION:
ECS00610
●
Only use in deep snow riding condi-
tions.
●
Operation on areas with light snowfall,
ice, hard-packed snow, dirt, or grass will
result in rapid wear or damage to the
track and slide runners from lack of
snow which serves as a lubricant.
ESU12190
Lubrication
Lubricate the following points with the speci-
fied grease.
Drive track
deflection
More than
specified
Less than
specified
Left adjusting
nut
Turn in Turn out
Right adjust-
ing nut
Turn in Turn out
Rear axle nut tightening torque:
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lb)
1. Slide runner
2. Wear limit height
Slide runner wear limit height:
10.5 mm (0.41 in)
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