V-Belt - Yamaha RS Venture RST90Y Owner's Manual

4. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
5. Check for any coolant leakage.
TIP
If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
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V-belt

EWS00401
WARNING
Coming in contact with the rotating V-
G
belt or clutch parts can cause severe in-
jury or death. Never run the engine with
the drive guard removed.
Make sure that the drive guard is tight-
G
ened securely before operating the
snowmobile to protect against severe
injury or death from a broken V-belt or
other part should it come off the snow-
mobile while it is in operation.
ECS00830
NOTICE
Never run the engine with the V-belt re-
moved. Clutch components can be dam-
aged.
The V-belt should be checked before each
ride.
To check the V-belt
1. Open the shroud and remove the drive
guard.
2. Check the V-belt for wear and damage.
Replace if necessary.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
1. V-belt wear limit
New V-belt width:
34.1 mm (1.34 in)
V-belt wear limit width:
32.5 mm (1.28 in)
3. Install the drive guard and close the
shroud.
To replace and adjust the V-belt
EWS00411
WARNING
When installing a new V-belt, make sure
that it is positioned properly. Otherwise,
the V-belt clutch engagement speed will
be changed and the snowmobile may
move unexpectedly when the engine is
started, which could cause an accident.
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