Yamaha FX10X 2008, Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
SLIDE RUNNER INSPECTION/
MAXIMIZING DRIVE TRACK LIFE
SLIDE RUNNER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
• Slide runner
1
Cracks/damage/wear
→
Replace.
2. Measure:
• Slide runner wear limit
a
Out of specification
→
Replace.
Slide runner wear limit:
10.5 mm (0.41 in)
MAXIMIZING DRIVE TRACK LIFE
Recommendations
Track tension
During initial break-in, the new drive track will tend
to stretch quickly as the track settles. Be sure to
correct the track tension and alignment frequently.
(See pages 2-37 ~ 2-38 for adjustment proce-
dures.) A loose track can slip (ratchet), derail or
catch on suspension parts causing severe damage.
Do not overtighten the drive track, otherwise it may
increase the friction between the track and the slide
runners, resulting in the rapid wear of both compo-
nents. Also, this may put an excessive load on the
suspension components, resulting in component
failure.
Marginal snow
The drive track and the slide runners are lubricated
and cooled by snow and water. To prevent the
drive track and slide runners from overheating,
avoid sustained high-speed usage in areas such as
icy trails, frozen lakes and rivers that have minimal
snow coverage. An overheated track will be weak-
ened internally, which may cause failure or dam-
age.