Yamaha RX10RTW Owner's Manual

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7-6Hard-packed snowIt can be more difficult to negotiate onhard-packed snow as both the skis anddrive track do not have as much traction aswhen the snowmobile is operated on freshsnow. Avoid rapid acceleration, turning,and braking.Operation on surfaces other thansnow or iceOperation of your snowmobile on surfacesother than snow or ice should be avoided.Operation under such conditions will dam-age or result in rapid wear of the ski run-ners, drive track, slide runners, and drivesprockets. Operation of the snowmobile onthe following surfaces should be avoided atall times:1. Dirt2. Sand3. Rocks4. Grass5. Bare pavementOther surfaces that should be avoided forthe sake of drive track and slide runner lifeare:1. Glare ice surfaces2. Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sandAll of the above surfaces have one thing incommon in regard to drive track and sliderunners; little or no lubricating ability. Drivetrack and all slide rail systems requirelubrication (snow or water) between theslide runners and the slide metal. In theabsence of lubrication, the slide runnerswill rapidly wear and in severe cases, liter-ally melt away, and the drive track will besubject to damage or failure.Also traction aids such as studs, cleats,etc., may cause further track damage orfailure.WARNING@Drive track damage or failure couldresult in loss of braking ability andsnowmobile control, which could causean accident. Always check the drive track fordamage or maladjustment beforeoperating the snowmobile. Do not operate the snowmobile ifyou find damage to the drive track.@CAUTION:@Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operat-ing on ice or hard-packed snow will rap-idly wear the slide runners.@E_8gt.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 5:37 PM