Yamaha Rx 1 User Guide

8-19
ESU00174 
Checking the brake pads
Check the brake pads for wear. 
If the brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace them.
1Brake pad wear indicator
ESU00352
Checking the parking brake pads
Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the
thickness of the pads. If the parking brake pads reach
the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them.
Adjustment
As the parking brake pads wear, adjustment may be nec-
essary to ensure proper brake performance.
WARNING@ 
Be sure to...

8-20
ESU00180 
Checking the brake fluid level
Place the snowmobile on a level surface. Check that the
brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when
necessary.
1Lower level
WARNING@ 
Be careful that water does not enter the master cylin-
der when refilling. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor
lock. 
If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a Yamaha
dealer. 
@
CAUTION:@ 
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts. Never...

8-21
ESU01910 
Ski spring preload adjustment
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring
preload adjuster 
1.
For RX10/RX10S/RX10R/RX10RS
CD-11E
For RX10M/RX10MSCD-11E
For RXW10/RXW10SCD-11E
CAUTION:@ 
The left and right ski spring preload must be set to
the same pressure. Uneven settings can cause poor
handling and loss of stability. 
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Spring seat lengthStandard
Long
←→Short
Preload Hard
←→Soft
a LengthMaximum
156.6 mm
(6.17 in)148.6 mm
(5.85 in)Minimum
146.6 mm
(5.77 in)
Spring seat...

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WARNING@ 
This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling,
causing injury, or property damage. 

Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock
absorber. 

Do not subject the shock absorber to an open
flame or other high heat source, which could
cause it to explode. 

Do not deform or damage the shock absorber in
any way. 

Do not dispose of a worn or damaged shock
absorber by yourself. Take the unit to a Yamaha
dealer. 
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ESU03240 
Rear...

8-23
The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring
preload adjuster 
3 on the front and rear shock absorb-
ers.
For RX10/RX10S/RX10R/RX10RS
CD-17E
For RXW10/RXW10SCD-17E
For RX10/RX10S/RX10R/RX10RS/RXW10/RXW10SCD-14E
A
Spring seat lengthStandard
Long
←→Short
Preload Hard
←→Soft
È 
a Length (front)Maximum
107.0 mm
(4.21 in)97.0 mm
(3.82 in)Minimum
97.0 mm
(3.82 in)
Spring seat lengthStandard
Long
←→Short
Preload Hard
←→Soft
È 
a Length (front)Maximum
127.0 mm
(5.0 in)117.0 mm
(4.61 in)Minimum...

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For RX10M/RX10MSCD-13E
CD-14E
WARNING@ 
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment. 
This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling,
causing injury, or property damage. 

Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock
absorber. 

Do not subject the shock absorber to an open
flame or other high heat sources, which could
cause it to explode. 

Do not deform or damage the shock absorber in
any way. 

Do not dispose of a worn or damaged...

8-25
ESU03890 
Rear suspension damping force adjustment
For RXW10/RXW10S
The damping force can be adjusted by turning the
adjuster 
1.
CD-20E
CAUTION:@ 

Do not continue to turn the adjuster in
directiona after it stops. The shock absorber
can be damaged and damping force adjustments
cannot be made. 

Do not turn the adjuster in direction b more than
16 clicks. Even if the adjuster is continually
turned after 16 clicks, there will be no change in
the damping force. 

Be sure to stop the adjuster at a...

8-26
ESU01971 
Rear suspension full rate adjustment
The total suspension spring rate and damping character-
istics can be adjusted by changing the installed position
of the shock absorber.
WARNING@ 
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment. 
@CD-07E
NOTE:@ Be sure to make this adjustment when there is no load
(rider or cargo) on the snowmobile. 
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1. Loosen the full rate adjusting nut 
1 1/2 or 3/4 turn,
while holding the adjusting bolt 
2 securely with a
wrench so it does not move....

8-27
ESU00292
Control rod adjustment
The weight transfer can be adjusted by turning the con-
trol rod adjusting nut 
1.
1. Loosen the locknut 
2 while holding the control rod
adjusting nut 
1.
2. To increase weight transfer, turn the adjusting nut in
direction 
a. To decrease weight transfer, turn the
adjusting nut in direction 
b.
3. Tighten the locknut. 
CAUTION:@ 

When using the two 22-mm wrenches included in the
tool kit, make sure that they are situated at a right
angle to the control rod as shown,...

8-28
ESU00353
Drive track adjustment
WARNING@ 
A broken track, track fittings or debris thrown by the
drive track could be dangerous to an operator or
bystanders. Observe the following precautions: 

Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snow-
mobile when the engine is running. 

When the rear of the snowmobile is raised to
allow the drive track to spin, a suitable stand
must be used to support the rear of the snowmo-
bile. Never allow anyone to hold the rear of the
snowmobile off the ground to allow...