Yamaha 2010 FX Nytro FX10X Service Manual page 583

REAR SUSPENSION
Air pressure adjustment
(FX10M53SZ/FX10M62SZ)
This snowmobile is equipped with FOX shock
absorbers as standard equipment.
The air pressure of the shock absorbers can
be adjusted using the shock absorber pump
included with your snowmobile.
This shock absorber pump has low pressure
gauge and high pressure gauge
Low pressure gauge measuring range:
0 kPa (0 kgf/cm², 0 psi) to 620 kPa
(6.2 kgf/cm², 90 psi)
High pressure gauge measuring range:
0 kPa (0 kgf/cm², 0 psi) to 2,068 kPa
(20.7 kgf/cm², 300 psi)
Adjustment steps:
WARNING
Support the snowmobile securely on a suit-
able stand before adjusting the shock
absorbers.
NOTICE
Make sure that there is no load on the
shock absorbers and that they are fully
extended before making any air pressure
adjustments.
• Place the snowmobile on a level surface and
apply the parking brake.
• Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable
stand to raise the track off the ground.
• Remove the air valve cap
absorber.
• Install the hose connector
absorber pump to the shock absorber air
valve.
TIP
When installing, make sure the shock absorber
pump lever is down as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Front side
Rear side
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the connector onto the
air valve as this will damage the connector
seal.
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INSP
ADJ
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from the shock
of the shock