High-Altitude Settings; Valve Clearance; Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge - Yamaha APEX RX10RY Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
9. Install the headlight unit bolts, and then
tighten them to the specified torque.
Headlight unit bolt tightening torque:
3 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
10. Tighten the quick fastener screws on the
top cover.
11. Install the shroud.
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After riding the snowmobile, make sure that
there is no snow under the air filter element
frame.
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High-altitude settings

Operating at high altitude reduces the perfor-
mance of a gasoline engine about 3% for ev-
ery 305 m (1000 ft) of elevation. This is
because there is less air as altitude increases.
Less air means less oxygen available for
combustion.
Your snowmobile utilizes an electronic fuel in-
jection system that delivers the optimal air/fu-
el ratio required by the engine. Therefore, the
fuel injection system does not need to be ad-
justed, even for operation at high altitude.
Remember:
Less air at higher altitude means there is less
horsepower available, even with the optimal
air/fuel ratio. Expect acceleration and top
speed to be reduced at higher altitudes.
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To overcome operating with less power at
high altitudes, your snowmobile may also re-
quire different settings for the drive chain
gears and V-belt clutch to avoid poor perfor-
mance and rapid wear. If you plan to operate
your snowmobile at an altitude different from
the area where you bought it, be sure to con-
sult a Yamaha dealer. The dealer can tell you
if there are any changes necessary for the al-
titude where you plan to ride. NOTICE: The
drive chain gears and V-belt clutch should
be adjusted when operating above a high
altitude of 900 m (3000 ft). Consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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Valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use, result-
ing in improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine
noise. To prevent this from occurring, the
valve clearance must be adjusted by a
Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.
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Engine oil and oil filter cartridge

The engine oil level should be checked before
each use. In addition, the oil must be changed
and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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WARNING
Engine oil is extremely hot immediately af-
ter the engine is turned off. Coming into
contact with or getting any engine oil on
your clothes could result in burns.
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NOTICE
Do not run the engine with too much or
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not enough oil in the oil tank. Oil could
spray out or the engine could be dam-
aged.