Shock Absorbers (Rebuildable Gas); Track/Track Studs; Reverse Operation - Yamaha SR10RE Operator's Manual

Shock Absorbers
(Rebuildable Gas)
Each shock absorber should be visibly
checked weekly for fluid leakage, cracks or
breaks in the body/reservoir, or a bent shaft.
If any one of these conditions is detected,
replacement or service is necessary. Take the
snowmobile to an authorized Yamaha
Snowmobile dealer for this service. If not
under warranty, this service is at the discre-
tion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
 NOTE: When the snowmobile is
operated in extremely cold weather
(-23° C/-10° F or colder), a small
amount of leakage may be present.
Unless the leakage is excessive,
replacement is not necessary.
NOTE: The frequency of servicing

rebuildable shock absorbers will
vary according to the types of condi-
tions and terrain the snowmobile has
been subjected to. If riding quality
deteriorates (or seems to be deterio-
rating), take the snowmobile to an
authorized Yamaha
dealer for shock absorber evaluation
and/or servicing. This service is at
the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
Kits are available to either stiffen or
soften gas shock valving.

Track/Track Studs

Accelerated wear strip and track clip
wear caused by operating on ice or hard-
packed snow conditions is NOT covered
under Yamaha warranty policy.
 NOTE: If regularly operating on ice
or hard-packed snow conditions,
Performance Wear Strips may be
installed at the expense of the snow-
mobile owner.
In general, track life will be shortened
when studs are installed. Drilling stud
holes into the drive track will cut the
internal fibers weakening the track.
Avoid spinning the drive track. Studs
may catch on an object and pull out of the
track leaving tears and damage around
the already weakened area. To minimize
possible damage, consult your stud man-
ufacturer for installation and stud pattern
recommendations. Yamaha does not rec-
ommend studding a track.
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Reverse Operation

The electrical reverse function offers the
operator the convenience of being able to
back up the snowmobile rather than having
to turn the snowmobile around by hand.
This feature, under most situations, should
not be used to free a stuck snowmobile as
it will tend to dig the skis deeper into the
snow. Always use minimal speed when
operating in reverse and come to a com-
plete stop before shifting from either for-
ward to reverse or reverse to forward.
Shifting Into Reverse
Snowmobile
 NOTE: Correct drive belt tension
(deflection) is important for the
reverse function to operate properly.
If the belt is too tight, difficulty in
engaging reverse will be experi-
enced.
1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3
minutes prior to shifting into reverse.
2. With the engine at idle (under 2500
RPM) and the snowmobile at a com-
plete stop, press and release the
reverse switch button.
 NOTE: The snowmobile must be at
a complete stop and the engine run-
ning under 2500 RPM before the sys-
tem will allow shifting.
3. When reverse is engaged, a reverse
icon will illuminate on the deluxe
digital gauge and a reverse alarm
will sound.
Never shift into reverse while the
snowmobile is moving forward as it is
hard on the drive system.
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