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Checking the brake fluid level
WARNING
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Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder 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:
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Brake fluid may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Never spill any fluid.
If any is spilled, clean it up immediately.
Place the snowmobile on a level surface.
Check that the brake fluid is above the lower
level and replenish when necessary.
Changing the brake fluid
WARNING
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Make sure that the brake fluid and the
above parts are replaced by a Yamaha
dealer.
Brake fluid replacement is necessary when
the following components are replaced during
the periodic maintenance or if they are dam-
aged or leaking.
● All oil seals of the master cylinder and cali-
per cylinder
● The brake hose
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Skis and ski runners
Check the skis and ski runners for wear and
damage. Replace if necessary.
1. Lower level
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
1. Ski runner wear limit
1. Ski wear limit
Ski runner wear limit:
FX10 / FX10RT / FX10RTR /
FX10RTRA 8 mm (0.31 in)
FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA 6
mm (0.24 in)
Ski wear limit:
FX10 13 mm (0.51 in)
FX10RT / FX10RTR / FX10RTRA 12
mm (0.47 in)
FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA 24
mm (0.94 in)
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