Steering System; Drive Track And Slide Runners - Yamaha Apex RX10PA Owner's Manual

Ski runner wear limit:
8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Ski wear limit:
13 mm (0.5 in)
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NOTICE
Avoid scratching the skis when loading
and unloading the snowmobile, when
riding in areas with little or no snow, or on
sharp edges such as concrete, curbs, etc.
This will wear or damage the skis.
To align the skis
1. Turn the handlebar so the skis face
straight ahead.
2. Check the following for ski alignment:
Skis are facing forward.
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Ski toe-out (distance A – distance B) is
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within specification.
1. Distance A
2. Distance B
Ski toe-out (distance A – distance B):
0.0–15.0 mm (0.00–0.59 in)
TIP
Move the front tip of each ski fully inward be-
fore measuring or aligning.
3. If the alignment is not correct, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Steering system

Check the handlebar for excessive free play.
To check the handlebar
1. Push the handlebar up and down and
back and forth.
2. Turn the handlebar slightly to the right
and left.
If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
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Drive track and slide runners

Drive track
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WARNING
A broken track, track fittings or debris
thrown by the drive track could be danger-
ous to an operator or bystanders. Observe
the following precautions:
Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
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snowmobile when the engine is running.
When the rear of the snowmobile is
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raised to allow the drive track to spin, a
suitable stand must be used to support
the rear of the snowmobile. Never allow
anyone to hold the rear of the snowmo-
bile off the ground to allow the drive
track to spin. Never allow anyone near a
rotating drive track.
Inspect the drive track condition fre-
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quently. Replace any damaged slide
metal. Replace the drive track if it is
damaged to the depth where fabric rein-
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