1. Dipstick
4.
Remove the dipstick and check that the
oil level is within the range shown at the
bottom of the dipstick. If the oil does not
reach the bottom of the dipstick, add suf-
ficient oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level. NOTICE:
Make sure that no foreign material en-
ters the drive chain housing.
1. Oil level range
Recommended drive chain oil:
SAE 75W or 80W API GL-3 Gear oil
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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5.
Install the dipstick.
6.
Install the right side cover and the shroud.
To adjust the chain tension
1.
Remove the shroud and the right side
cover. (See page 63 for removal proce-
dures.)
2.
Loosen the locknut.
3.
Turn the chain tension adjusting bolt
clockwise until it is finger tight, and then
loosen it 1/4 turn.
1. Locknut
2. Chain tension adjusting bolt
4.
While holding the chain tension adjusting
bolt with a wrench, tighten the locknut to
the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)
5.
Install the right side cover and the shroud.
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Brake and parking brake
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WARNING
A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever
●
indicates a failure in the brake system.
Do not operate the snowmobile if you
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find any problems in the brake system.
You could lose braking ability, which
could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect and repair the brake
system.
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