Yamaha VK540EF - Engagement Speed Check; Adjusting the Brake

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ENGAGEMENT SPEED CHECK/ADJUSTING THE BRAKE
INSP
ADJ
NOTE:
ESS00057
ENGAGEMENT SPEED CHECK
1. Place the machine on a level surface of hard-
packed snow.
2. Check:
S Clutch engagement speed
Checking steps:
S Start the engine, and open the throttle lever
gradually.
S Check the engine speed when the machine
starts moving forward.
Out of specification ! Adjust the primary
sheave.
Engagement speed:
2,600 ± 200 r/min
ESS00060
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE
Adjust brake every 40 hours of operation, or
whenever the brake lever becomes loose dur-
ing operation.
1. Measure:
S Distance “L”
Out of specification ! Adjust.
Distance “L”
46.5 X 50.0 mm (1.83 X 1.97 in)
2. Adjust
S Distance “L”
Adjustment steps:
S Loosen the locknut
1
.
S Turn the adjuster
2
in or out until specified
distance is obtained.
Turning in ! Distance “L” is increased.
Turning out ! Distance “L” is decreased.
S Tighten the locknut
1
.