Owners Manual
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...11 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 Fuel ...6-1 Engine oil...6-2 Coolant ...6-2 Throttle lever ...6-3 Recoil starter ...6-3 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...6-3 Brake ...6-4 Brake fluid leakage ...6-5 V-belt ...6-5 Drive guard ...6-5 Drive track ...6-6 51-mm (2.0-in) high-profile pattern drive track...6-6 Slide runners ...6-6 Skis and ski runners ...6-7 Steering system...6-7 Lights ...6-7 Battery ...6-8 Air filter ...6-8 Fittings and fasteners ...6-9 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-9 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine ...7-1 Emergency engine starting...7-2 Break-in ...7-4 Riding your...
...11 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 Fuel ...6-1 Engine oil...6-2 Coolant ...6-2 Throttle lever ...6-3 Recoil starter ...6-3 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...6-3 Brake ...6-4 Brake fluid leakage ...6-5 V-belt ...6-5 Drive guard ...6-5 Drive track ...6-6 51-mm (2.0-in) high-profile pattern drive track...6-6 Slide runners ...6-6 Skis and ski runners ...6-7 Steering system...6-7 Lights ...6-7 Battery ...6-8 Air filter ...6-8 Fittings and fasteners ...6-9 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-9 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine ...7-1 Emergency engine starting...7-2 Break-in ...7-4 Riding your...
Owners Manual
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...10 V-belt replacement ...8-12 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-15 Checking the brake pads...8-16 Checking the parking brake pads...8-16 Checking the brake fluid level...8-17 Brake fluid replacement...8-18 Suspension...8-18 Drive track adjustment...8-24 Ski alignment ...8-26 Handlebar adjustment ...8-27 Lubrication ...8-29 Headlight bulb replacement...8-30 Headlight beam adjustment...8-30 Battery ...8-31 Fuse replacement...8-32 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-3 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
...10 V-belt replacement ...8-12 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-15 Checking the brake pads...8-16 Checking the parking brake pads...8-16 Checking the brake fluid level...8-17 Brake fluid replacement...8-18 Suspension...8-18 Drive track adjustment...8-24 Ski alignment ...8-26 Handlebar adjustment ...8-27 Lubrication ...8-29 Headlight bulb replacement...8-30 Headlight beam adjustment...8-30 Battery ...8-31 Fuse replacement...8-32 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-3 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
Owners Manual
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... drugs. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. ESU00009 3- For safety and proper care of control. 4. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. 3. SAFETY INFORMATION When you must know and use on pages 6-1-6-9 before operating this snowmobile. Your ability to the home position when it returns to operate the snowmobile is released. 6. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your snowmobile, you...
... drugs. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. ESU00009 3- For safety and proper care of control. 4. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. 3. SAFETY INFORMATION When you must know and use on pages 6-1-6-9 before operating this snowmobile. Your ability to the home position when it returns to operate the snowmobile is released. 6. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your snowmobile, you...
Owners Manual
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... when starting the engine to cool for operation of the controls. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. G Make sure that will permit use of your skin with care; Open the outside doors; Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your thumbs and fingers for several minutes after refueling. G Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Operation 1. exhaust fumes...
... when starting the engine to cool for operation of the controls. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. G Make sure that will permit use of your skin with care; Open the outside doors; Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your thumbs and fingers for several minutes after refueling. G Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Operation 1. exhaust fumes...
Owners Manual
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.... Allow the engine to be stored for an extended period. 5. Always refer to the "STORAGE" section if the snowmobile is to cool off before storing the snowmobile in rapid wear of dirt or sand mixed in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks, clothes dryers...
.... Allow the engine to be stored for an extended period. 5. Always refer to the "STORAGE" section if the snowmobile is to cool off before storing the snowmobile in rapid wear of dirt or sand mixed in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks, clothes dryers...
Owners Manual
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VT600 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Headlight Shroud Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT600 / VX600ER) Brake lever Headlight beam switch Parking brake lever Strap (MM600) Engine stop switch Throttle lever Drive select lever (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Thumb warmer control knob Grip warmer control knob Tripmeter Odometer Speedometer Tachometer Fuel meter Coolant temperature warning light Oil level warning light High beam indicator light Tripmeter reset knob 4-2
VT600 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Headlight Shroud Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT600 / VX600ER) Brake lever Headlight beam switch Parking brake lever Strap (MM600) Engine stop switch Throttle lever Drive select lever (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Thumb warmer control knob Grip warmer control knob Tripmeter Odometer Speedometer Tachometer Fuel meter Coolant temperature warning light Oil level warning light High beam indicator light Tripmeter reset knob 4-2
Owners Manual
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.... WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is released b. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of the snowmobile by varying the throttle position. NOTE: Refer the "Starting the engine" section for proper operation before starting a cold engine. Warming up a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 @ Starter lever (choke) When starting the engine. @ ESU00023 Throttle...
.... WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is released b. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of the snowmobile by varying the throttle position. NOTE: Refer the "Starting the engine" section for proper operation before starting a cold engine. Warming up a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 @ Starter lever (choke) When starting the engine. @ ESU00023 Throttle...
Owners Manual
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... engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. will not work properly. will operate CA-01E B Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 4 a b Idle or starting Run Trouble Carburetor switch Throttle switch Throttle cable Throttle valve On Off Run C ESU00026 Oil level warning light If the oil level falls below the lower level, this light comes on , add engine oil to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. B Run On Off Run...
... engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. will not work properly. will operate CA-01E B Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 4 a b Idle or starting Run Trouble Carburetor switch Throttle switch Throttle cable Throttle valve On Off Run C ESU00026 Oil level warning light If the oil level falls below the lower level, this light comes on , add engine oil to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. B Run On Off Run...
Owners Manual
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... the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud open , unlatched, or removed. Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation. 5-9 Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shroud open . ESU00044 Passenger grip warmer switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer switch 2 "OFF...
... the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud open , unlatched, or removed. Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation. 5-9 Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shroud open . ESU00044 Passenger grip warmer switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer switch 2 "OFF...
Owners Manual
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... Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs for emergency use by placing it into the spark plug holders provided. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the drive guard is tightened securely before operating the snowmobile. ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. ESU00052 Drive guard The drive guard is designed to be heated. @ 5-10 Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed...
... Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs for emergency use by placing it into the spark plug holders provided. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the drive guard is tightened securely before operating the snowmobile. ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. ESU00052 Drive guard The drive guard is designed to be heated. @ 5-10 Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed...
Owners Manual
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...) Fully open (cold engine starting model For MM600 / SX600 2. After the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in the half-open (warm engine up the engine until it briskly. Turn the main switch to the closed position. @ Manual starting ) Half-open position. Warm up ) Closed (warm engine starting the engine. Put the starter lever (choke) in the on the recoil starter until it does not run roughly or...
...) Fully open (cold engine starting model For MM600 / SX600 2. After the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in the half-open (warm engine up the engine until it briskly. Turn the main switch to the closed position. @ Manual starting ) Half-open position. Warm up ) Closed (warm engine starting the engine. Put the starter lever (choke) in the on the recoil starter until it does not run roughly or...
Owners Manual
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... stall when the starter lever is returned to preserve the battery. Each attempt should fail, take the emergency starter rope and the screwdriver handle out of the tool kit and proceed as possible to the closed position. 1 "START" CAUTION: @ G G Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. Electric starting model". 2. Tighten the emergency starter rope on any one attempt. @ ESU00248 Emergency engine starting Manual starting model For MM600 / SX600...
... stall when the starter lever is returned to preserve the battery. Each attempt should fail, take the emergency starter rope and the screwdriver handle out of the tool kit and proceed as possible to the closed position. 1 "START" CAUTION: @ G G Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. Electric starting model". 2. Tighten the emergency starter rope on any one attempt. @ ESU00248 Emergency engine starting Manual starting model For MM600 / SX600...
Owners Manual
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.... Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on your snowmobile at maximum performance until you are an experienced rider. Riding your snowmobile. Before operating the snowmobile, read all warning and caution labels on page 7-1-7-2 to start the engine. Please read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. The short time spent checking the condition of the...
.... Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on your snowmobile at maximum performance until you are an experienced rider. Riding your snowmobile. Before operating the snowmobile, read all warning and caution labels on page 7-1-7-2 to start the engine. Please read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. The short time spent checking the condition of the...
Owners Manual
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... as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much longer stopping distances. Once you should be practiced at low speed many times, in tighter curves. Never put your weight on the handlebar. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Lean more into the turn gets sharper or is the key to turning. As you will start out and accelerate 1. The V-belt clutch will engage...
... as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much longer stopping distances. Once you should be practiced at low speed many times, in tighter curves. Never put your weight on the handlebar. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Lean more into the turn gets sharper or is the key to turning. As you will start out and accelerate 1. The V-belt clutch will engage...
Owners Manual
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... operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for cracks or damage. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ESU00140 Periodic maintenance chart Regular maintenance is changed. Check oil level. Check oil hose for best performance and safe operation. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1
... operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for cracks or damage. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ESU00140 Periodic maintenance chart Regular maintenance is changed. Check oil level. Check oil hose for best performance and safe operation. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1
Owners Manual
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...; Steering column bearing ∗ Ski and front suspension ∗ Suspension component ∗ Parking brake cable end and lever end/ throttle cable end Shroud latches Fittings and fasteners Tool kit and recommended equipment Lubricate with specified grease. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Check cable damage. Replace if necessary. G G G G G G G G G G 5-9 6-9 6-9 8-29 8-29 8-29 8-29 ∗ It is changed. Inspect weights...
...; Steering column bearing ∗ Ski and front suspension ∗ Suspension component ∗ Parking brake cable end and lever end/ throttle cable end Shroud latches Fittings and fasteners Tool kit and recommended equipment Lubricate with specified grease. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Check cable damage. Replace if necessary. G G G G G G G G G G 5-9 6-9 6-9 8-29 8-29 8-29 8-29 ∗ It is changed. Inspect weights...
Owners Manual
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... poor performance may result. Also, if the reach is too short, carbon will form on the exposed threads resulting in ) Before installing any grime from the spark plug gasket seat to specification. Spark plug tightening torque: 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lb) ESU00145 Engine idle speed adjustment CAUTION: @ G G G @ Be sure to the "Starting the engine" section. @ 2. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Spark plug reach...
... poor performance may result. Also, if the reach is too short, carbon will form on the exposed threads resulting in ) Before installing any grime from the spark plug gasket seat to specification. Spark plug tightening torque: 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lb) ESU00145 Engine idle speed adjustment CAUTION: @ G G G @ Be sure to the "Starting the engine" section. @ 2. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Spark plug reach...
Owners Manual
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.... Pinch the fuel hose to overcome most important. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00157 High altitude adjustments Operating at high altitude reduces the performance of a gasoline engine to about 3% for combustion. Carburetor adjustments are hard starting, bogging, and plug fouling. Less air at a Yamaha dealer carefully...
.... Pinch the fuel hose to overcome most important. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00157 High altitude adjustments Operating at high altitude reduces the performance of a gasoline engine to about 3% for combustion. Carburetor adjustments are hard starting, bogging, and plug fouling. Less air at a Yamaha dealer carefully...
Owners Manual
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... the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 WARNING @ G G Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the engine can be started. in tank ...Supply fuel. Fuel supplied to combustion chamber G No fuel in the case of a malfunction, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for the ignition system) ...Disconnect the relay with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket...
... the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 WARNING @ G G Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the engine can be started. in tank ...Supply fuel. Fuel supplied to combustion chamber G No fuel in the case of a malfunction, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for the ignition system) ...Disconnect the relay with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket...
Owners Manual
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... magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (MM600 / SX600) Main fuse (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter relay (VT600 / VX600ER) Battery (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter motor (VT600 / VX600ER) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer Carburetor switch Coolant temperature sensor CDI unit Variable resistor (thumb warmer) Variable resistor (grip warmer) Ignition coil Spark plug Engine ground Frame ground Passenger grip warmer switch (VT600) Resistor (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (left) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (right) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer relay...
... magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (MM600 / SX600) Main fuse (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter relay (VT600 / VX600ER) Battery (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter motor (VT600 / VX600ER) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer Carburetor switch Coolant temperature sensor CDI unit Variable resistor (thumb warmer) Variable resistor (grip warmer) Ignition coil Spark plug Engine ground Frame ground Passenger grip warmer switch (VT600) Resistor (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (left) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (right) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer relay...