Yamaha RX10RX Owner's Manual

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Hard-packed snowIt can be more difficult to negotiate on hard-packed snow as both the skis and drive trackdo not have as much traction as when thesnowmobile is operated on fresh snow. Avoidrapid acceleration, turning, and braking.Operation on surfaces other thansnow or iceOperation of your snowmobile on surfacesother than snow or ice should be avoided. Op-eration under such conditions will damage orresult in rapid wear of the ski runners, drivetrack, slide runners, and drive sprockets. Op-eration of the snowmobile on the followingsurfaces should be avoided at all times:• Dirt• Sand• Rocks• Grass• Bare pavementOther surfaces that should be avoided for thesake of drive track and slide runner life are:• Glare ice surfaces• Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sandAll of the above surfaces have one thing incommon in regard to drive track and slide run-ners: little or no lubricating ability. Drive trackand all slide rail systems require lubrication(snow or water) between the slide runnersand the slide metal. In the absence of lubrica-tion, the slide runners will rapidly wear and insevere cases, literally melt away, and thedrive track will be subject to damage or failure.Also traction aids such as studs, cleats, etc.,may cause further track damage or failure.EWS00280EWARNINGDrive track damage or failure could resultin loss of braking ability and snowmobilecontrol, which could cause an accident.Operation• Always check the drive track for damageor maladjustment before operating thesnowmobile.• Do not operate the snowmobile if youfind damage to the drive track.ECS00350CAUTION:Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operatingon ice or hard-packed snow will rapidlywear the slide runners.ESU11350Maximizing drive track lifeRecommendationsTrack tensionDuring initial break-in, the new drive track willtend to stretch quickly as the track settles. Besure to correct the track tension and align-ment frequently. (See page 65 for adjustmentprocedures.) A loose track can slip (ratchet),derail or catch on suspension parts causingsevere damage. Do not overtighten the drivetrack, otherwise it may increase the frictionbetween the track and the slide runners, re-sulting in the rapid wear of both components.Also, this may put an excessive load on thesuspension components, resulting in compo-nent failure.Marginal snowThe drive track and the slide runners are lubri-cated and cooled by snow and water. To pre-vent the drive track and slide runners fromoverheating, avoid sustained high-speed us-age in areas such as icy trails, frozen lakesand rivers that have minimal snow coverage.An overheated track will be weakened inter-nally, which may cause failure or damage.Off-trail ridingAvoid off-trail riding until there is sufficientsnow coverage. It generally takes several feetof snow to provide a good overall base toproperly cover debris, such as rocks, logs,37