Yamaha VK10L Manual page 48

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TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
4
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2. Measure:
• Track deflection a
Using a spring scale 1, pull down on the cen-
ter of the track with 100 N (10 kg, 22 lb) of
force.
Out of specification → Adjust.
Track deflection:
35 ~ 45 mm (1.38 ~ 1.78 in)
3. Adjust:
• Track deflection
Adjustment steps:
a. Place the machine onto a suitable stand to raise
the track off of the ground.
b. Loosen the rear axle nut 1.
c. Start the engine and rotate the track once or
twice. Stop the engine.
d. Check the track alignment with the slide runner
2. If the alignment is incorrect, turn the left and
right adjusters to adjust.
Track alignment
3 Left adjuster
4 Right adjuster
5 Slide runner
6 Track
7 Track metal
a Gap
Ê Forward
e. Adjust the track deflection until the specified
amount is obtained.
Track deflection
3 Left adjuster
4 Right adjuster
CAUTION:
The adjusters should be turned an equal
amount.
f. Recheck the alignment and deflection. If neces-
sary, repeat steps (c) to (e) until the specified
amount is obtained.
g. Tighten the rear axle nut.
Rear axle nut:
80 Nm (8.0 m · kg, 58 ft · lb)
15
INSP
ADJ
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Shifted to Shifted to
right left
Turn out Turn in
Turn in Turn out
More than Less than
specified specified
Turn in Turn out
Turn in Turn out