Yamaha FX10X Service Manual page 174

FRONT SUSPENSION
Compression damping force adjustment (FX10)
The compression damping force can be adjusted
by turning the adjusting knob 1.
12 clicks out 6 clicks out
Adjusting
knob
Minimum
position
Direction b* ←
Compres-
Soft ←
sion damp-
ing force
* With the adjusting knob fully turned lightly in
direction a
CAUTION:
• Do not continue to turn the adjusting knob in
direction a after it stops. The shock absorber
can be damaged and compression damping
force adjustments cannot be made.
• Do not turn the adjusting knob in direction b
more than 12 clicks. Even if the adjusting
knob is continually turned after 12 clicks,
there will be no change in the compression
damping force.
• Be sure to stop the adjusting knob at a posi-
tion where there is a click.
• The damping forces for the left and right ski
shock absorbers must be adjusted to the
same settings. Uneven settings can cause
poor handling and loss of stability.
Air pressure adjustment (FX10RT/FX10RTR/
FX10RTRA)
CAUTION:
The left and right shock absorber air pressure
must be set to the same setting. Uneven set-
tings can cause poor handling and loss of sta-
bility.
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 1
included with your snowmobile.
2-66
INSP
ADJ
2 clicks out
Standard Maximum
→ Direction a
→ Hard