Yamaha RX10K, Supplementary Service Manual

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TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
WARNING
TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
A broken track or track fittings, and debris
thrown by the track could be dangerous to
an operator or by standers. Observe the fol-
lowing precautions.
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Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
machine when the engine is running.
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When the rear of the machine is raised to
allow the track to spin, a suitable stand
must be used to support the rear of the ma-
chine. Never allow anyone to hold the rear
of the machine off the ground to allow the
track to spin. Never allow anyone near a ro-
tating track.
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Inspect the condition of the track frequent-
ly. Replace the track if it is damaged to a
level where the fabric reinforcement mate-
rial is visible.
1. Lift the rear of the machine onto a suitable
stand to raise the track off the ground.
2. Measure:
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Track deflection
a
Using a spring scale 1 , pull down on the
center of the track with 100 N (10 kg, 22 lb) of
force.
Out of specification
!
Adjust.
Track deflection:
25
X
30 mm (0.98
X
1.18 in)
3. Adjust:
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Track deflection
Adjustment steps:
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Place the machine onto a suitable stand to
raise the track off of the ground.
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Loosen the rear axle nut 1 .
a. Start the engine and rotate the track once or
twice. Stop the engine.
b. Check the track alignment with the slide run-
ner 2 . If the alignment is incorrect, turn the
left and right adjusters to adjust.