Yamaha RX10RTW, Supplementary Service Manual

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INSP
ADJ
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD
(For RXW10GTW)
WARNING
This shock absorber contains highly pres-
surized nitrogen gas. Do not tamper with or
attempt to open the shock absorber assem-
bly.
Do not subject the shock absorber assem-
bly to open flame or high heat, which could
cause it to explode.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the left and right spring pre-
loads are the same.
1. Loosen the locknut .
2. Adjust the spring preload by turning the
spring seat .
3. Tighten the locknut
.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AIR
PRESSURE (Except for RXW10GTW)
This snowmobile is equipped with FOX shock
absorbers as standard equipment.
The air pressure of the shock absorbers can
be adjusted using the special pump
included with your snowmobile.
NOTE: NOTE:
The following procedure applies to both shock
absorbers.
1. Place the snowmobile on a level surface
and apply the parking brake.
2. Lift the front of the snowmobile onto a suit-
able stand to raise the skis off the ground.
Spring seat
distance
Standard
Shorter
← →
Longer
Preload Harder
← →
Softer
Length
Min.
243 mm
(9.57 in)
253 mm
(9.96 in)
Max.
257 mm
(10.12 in)
15
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING PRELOAD (For RXW10GTW)
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AIR PRESSURE (Except for RXW10GTW)