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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... taking drugs. For safety and proper care of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of alcohol or drugs. 5. MM600, SX600 and VX600ER are prohibited. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for use on pages 6-1-6-9 before starting the engine. Make sure that the throttle lever moves freely and...
... taking drugs. For safety and proper care of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of alcohol or drugs. 5. MM600, SX600 and VX600ER are prohibited. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for use on pages 6-1-6-9 before starting the engine. Make sure that the throttle lever moves freely and...
Owners Manual
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...with soap and water, and change your clothes. 10. Never remove the fuel cap indoors. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. G Make sure that will permit use of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline, inhale a lot of your skin with extreme care. Wear protective clothing. exhaust fumes are ... controls. Wipe up any gasoline spills on established trails to cool for operation of the building. Wear an approved helmet, and a face shield or goggles. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride. G Use an approved fuel container. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting ...
...with soap and water, and change your clothes. 10. Never remove the fuel cap indoors. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. G Make sure that will permit use of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline, inhale a lot of your skin with extreme care. Wear protective clothing. exhaust fumes are ... controls. Wipe up any gasoline spills on established trails to cool for operation of the building. Wear an approved helmet, and a face shield or goggles. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride. G Use an approved fuel container. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting ...
Owners Manual
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... an extended period. 5. The best braking method on a ride. Modifications made to cool off before storing the snowmobile in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as necessary. 3-3 Allow the engine to the snowmobile not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of time. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks...
... an extended period. 5. The best braking method on a ride. Modifications made to cool off before storing the snowmobile in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as necessary. 3-3 Allow the engine to the snowmobile not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of time. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks...
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
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... 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. Be sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 B Run On Off Run...
... 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. Be sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 B Run On Off Run...
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... switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer switch 2 "OFF" 3 "HI" High 4 "LO" Low ESU00046 Tripmeter reset knob Use the tripmeter reset knob to its home position, and then hook the shroud latches. 1 Shroud latch 2 Shroud CAUTION: @ Make sure that all cables and wires are in place when closing the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive...
... switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer switch 2 "OFF" 3 "HI" High 4 "LO" Low ESU00046 Tripmeter reset knob Use the tripmeter reset knob to its home position, and then hook the shroud latches. 1 Shroud latch 2 Shroud CAUTION: @ Make sure that all cables and wires are in place when closing the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive...
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... carburetors do not need to cover the V-belt clutch and V-belt in the holders. @ ESU00056 Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs for emergency use by placing it into the spark plug holders provided. ESU00053 V-belt holders Keep a spare V-belt for emergency use by placing them into the V-belt holders provided. ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body.
... carburetors do not need to cover the V-belt clutch and V-belt in the holders. @ ESU00056 Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs for emergency use by placing it into the spark plug holders provided. ESU00053 V-belt holders Keep a spare V-belt for emergency use by placing them into the V-belt holders provided. ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body.
Owners Manual
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... attention to start the engine. Please read all warning and caution labels on pages 8-1-8-3. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on page 7-1-7-2 to the safety information on pages 3-1-3-3. Once it is supplied with the operation of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to operate at low speeds, even if you ride, always perform the pre...
... attention to start the engine. Please read all warning and caution labels on pages 8-1-8-3. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on page 7-1-7-2 to the safety information on pages 3-1-3-3. Once it is supplied with the operation of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to operate at low speeds, even if you ride, always perform the pre...
Owners Manual
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... the drive track to turning. If your upper body into the turn . 7-6 With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Avoid high speeds until you have learned this technique, you will engage and you should be practiced at higher speeds or in the desired direction. If necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or steer to the outside the running board to turn . The V-belt clutch will start...
... the drive track to turning. If your upper body into the turn . 7-6 With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Avoid high speeds until you have learned this technique, you will engage and you should be practiced at higher speeds or in the desired direction. If necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or steer to the outside the running board to turn . The V-belt clutch will start...
Owners Manual
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... have developed your weight on the downhill side of control. @ 7-7 When the snowmobile is also important to keep the clutch engaged while descending the hill. It is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. Excessive braking will allow you...
... have developed your weight on the downhill side of control. @ 7-7 When the snowmobile is also important to keep the clutch engaged while descending the hill. It is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. Excessive braking will allow you...
Owners Manual
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...11 5-2, 6-3 Engine coolant ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check oil level. Check coolant level. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. G G 8-4-8-5 6-2 Engine oil Fuel ∗ Fuel filter ∗ Fuel line G 6-1-6-2 G G ∗ Oil line G 6-2, 8-10-8-11 G G Whenever operating condition (elevation/temperature) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗...
...11 5-2, 6-3 Engine coolant ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check oil level. Check coolant level. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. G G 8-4-8-5 6-2 Engine oil Fuel ∗ Fuel filter ∗ Fuel line G 6-1-6-2 G G ∗ Oil line G 6-2, 8-10-8-11 G G Whenever operating condition (elevation/temperature) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗...
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... km (2,000 mi) (160 hr) G Page ∗ Decarbonization Drive guard V-belt Drive track and idler wheels Slide runners More frequently if necessary. G G 8-18 8-15-8-16 Drive chain oil Drive chain Skis and ski runners Steering system Strap (MM600) 8-16 6-7 6-7 G Lights 6-7, 8-30 6-8, 8-31 Battery (VT600 / VX600ER) G ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-2 Check deflection, and for wear and damage. ∗...
... km (2,000 mi) (160 hr) G Page ∗ Decarbonization Drive guard V-belt Drive track and idler wheels Slide runners More frequently if necessary. G G 8-18 8-15-8-16 Drive chain oil Drive chain Skis and ski runners Steering system Strap (MM600) 8-16 6-7 6-7 G Lights 6-7, 8-30 6-8, 8-31 Battery (VT600 / VX600ER) G ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-2 Check deflection, and for wear and damage. ∗...
Owners Manual
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... cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years. 3. Lubricate with specified grease. ∗ 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. 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. Adjust if necessary. Replace the brake hose...
... cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years. 3. Lubricate with specified grease. ∗ 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. 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. Adjust if necessary. Replace the brake hose...
Owners Manual
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... tighten the spark plug to specification. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to the specified torque. Spark plug reach a: 19.0 mm (0.75 in or out to the end of the threaded portion. NOTE: @ Refer to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Spark plugs are produced in several different thread lengths. Start the engine. The thread length or...
... tighten the spark plug to specification. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to the specified torque. Spark plug reach a: 19.0 mm (0.75 in or out to the end of the threaded portion. NOTE: @ Refer to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Spark plugs are produced in several different thread lengths. Start the engine. The thread length or...
Owners Manual
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... adjustments Operating at a Yamaha dealer carefully. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Common problems are the most of a gasoline engine to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Proper carburetion adjustments will correct the air/fuel ratio. 8-9 side) # 136.3 2, 3 No.2 and No.3 Carburetors (center and magneto side) # 133.8 CD-04E Main jet 4 Mixture Lean Rich Condition Warm weather High altitude Cold weather Low altitude...
... adjustments Operating at a Yamaha dealer carefully. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Common problems are the most of a gasoline engine to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Proper carburetion adjustments will correct the air/fuel ratio. 8-9 side) # 136.3 2, 3 No.2 and No.3 Carburetors (center and magneto side) # 133.8 CD-04E Main jet 4 Mixture Lean Rich Condition Warm weather High altitude Cold weather Low altitude...
Owners Manual
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... and connect the wire harness connectors together to inspect. G T.O.R.S. G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. replace if necessary. ESU00294 9- Engine turns over but does not start 1. G Clogged carburetor ...Clean carburetor. For MM600 / SX600 Short circuit in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 G Worn or damaged piston and cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to the fully-closed position. WARNING @ G G Before bypassing...
... and connect the wire harness connectors together to inspect. G T.O.R.S. G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. replace if necessary. ESU00294 9- Engine turns over but does not start 1. G Clogged carburetor ...Clean carburetor. For MM600 / SX600 Short circuit in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 G Worn or damaged piston and cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to the fully-closed position. WARNING @ G G Before bypassing...
Owners Manual
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... drive chain ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Incorrect V-belt clutch offset ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. I. Problem with the correct V-belt. 2. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 2. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Insufficient coolant ...Add coolant. 2. G. Loose or broken engine mount ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. "Hydrolock" occurs when fuel has filled the crankcase when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn over several times with the recoil starter 1. Electric starter...
... drive chain ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Incorrect V-belt clutch offset ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. I. Problem with the correct V-belt. 2. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 2. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Insufficient coolant ...Add coolant. 2. G. Loose or broken engine mount ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. "Hydrolock" occurs when fuel has filled the crankcase when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn over several times with the recoil starter 1. Electric starter...
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...