Track Tension Adjustment - Yamaha VK540EF Service Manual

TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT

ESS00069
TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
A broken track or track fittings, and debris
thrown by the track could be dangerous to
an operator or bystanders. Observe the fol-
lowing precautions.
S Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
machine when the engine is running.
S When the rear of the machine is raised to
allow the track to spin, a suitable stand
must be used to support the rear of the ma-
chine.
Never allow anyone to hold the rear of the
machine off the ground to allow the track to
spin. Never allow anyone near a rotating
track.
S Inspect the condition of the track frequent-
ly.
Replace the track if it is damaged to a level
where the fabric reinforcement material is
visible.
S Never install studs (cleats) closer than
76 mm (3 in) to the edge of the track.
1. Place the machine with the right side facing
down.
CAUTION:
If the machine is left on its left side for more
than 80 minutes, the fuel may leak out from
the fuel breather hose.
2. Measure:
S Track deflection a
Using a spring scale 1 , pull down on the
center of the track with 10 kg (22 lb) of force.
Out of specification ! Adjust.
3. Adjust:
S Track deflection
Adjustment steps:
S Place the machine onto a suitable stand to
raise the track off of the ground.
S Loosen the rear axle nut 1 .
NOTE:
It is not necessary to remove the cotter pin 2 .
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WARNING
Track deflection a :
35 X 45 mm (1.4 X 1.8 in)
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