Skis; Inspection; Installation - Yamaha SRX440 1980 Service Manual

1980 SRX440
6-4. SKIS
A. Inspection
1. Check the ski runner. if worn excessive-
ly. replace.
Tighten the bolt until tight. then back
out 1/4 turn.
Then tighten the slotted nut, and install
a new cotter pin.
2. If the leaf spring is fatigued. replace.
3.
Check the leaf spring retaining pin for
bends and wear. If bent or worn exces-
sively, correct or replace.
4. Check the wear plate, if worn excessive-
5. Shock absorber.
WARNING : - - - - - - - - - ' - - - ,
See 5-3-B-3 suspension shock absorber.
a. Check the rod. and if it is bent or dam-
aged, replace the shock absorber.
b. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is
evident, replace the shock absorber.
c. By moving the rod, check to see if it has
a proper damping effect.
B. Installation
1. After installing the ski assembly, grease
the wear plate and retaining pin.
2. Install the ski column to the ski assem-
bly.
6-4
3. Install the ski damper at its bottom end
to the ski and its top end to the ski col-
umn.
Insert the collars into both ends, and
secure them with the bolt and nut.
The collars should be greased.
Tightening torque:
15 Nm (1.5 m-kg)