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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... the Owner's Manual and all of control. 4. Passengers are designed to operate the snowmobile is released. 6. Apply the parking brake before operating this snowmobile. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. 3. Become familiar with all labels before starting the engine. Your ability to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. For safety and proper care of the following for your safety. Before operating 1. MM600, SX600 and VX600ER...
... the Owner's Manual and all of control. 4. Passengers are designed to operate the snowmobile is released. 6. Apply the parking brake before operating this snowmobile. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. 3. Become familiar with all labels before starting the engine. Your ability to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. For safety and proper care of the following for your safety. Before operating 1. MM600, SX600 and VX600ER...
Owners Manual
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...injury. 3-2 Allow the engine to the operator or bystanders. 8. G Fill the fuel tank outdoors with soap and water, and change your doctor immediately. Also, wear a good quality snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of the controls. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting ...outside doors; it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your skin with extreme care. Ride slowly and cautiously when you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of an open flame. Handle fuel with care; Never remove the fuel cap indoors. exhaust ...
...injury. 3-2 Allow the engine to the operator or bystanders. 8. G Fill the fuel tank outdoors with soap and water, and change your doctor immediately. Also, wear a good quality snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of the controls. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting ...outside doors; it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your skin with extreme care. Ride slowly and cautiously when you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of an open flame. Handle fuel with care; Never remove the fuel cap indoors. exhaust ...
Owners Manual
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... or replace safety and instruction labels, as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks, clothes dryers, and the like. You may need help if you run out of original equipment may damage the snowmobile. 4. Allow the engine to be stored for use . 3. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources...
... or replace safety and instruction labels, as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks, clothes dryers, and the like. You may need help if you run out of original equipment may damage the snowmobile. 4. Allow the engine to be stored for use . 3. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources...
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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... be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. Be sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 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.
... be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. Be sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 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.
Owners Manual
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Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shroud open, unlatched, or removed. When closing the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud open. Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation. 5-9 ESU00044 Passenger grip warmer switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer...
Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shroud open, unlatched, or removed. When closing the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud open. Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation. 5-9 ESU00044 Passenger grip warmer switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer...
Owners Manual
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... 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. ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the drive guard is installed securely in case parts break or come loose. WARNING G G @ Make sure that the V-belt...
... 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. ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the drive guard is installed securely in case parts break or come loose. WARNING G G @ Make sure that the V-belt...
Owners Manual
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... the basic techniques well before attempting more reliable snowmobile. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of maneuvering your snowmobile. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on pages 8-1-8-3....performance until you with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Before operating the snowmobile, read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook that is a rider active vehicle, and your riding position and your balance are totally familiar with hours of time. ESU00127 Riding your snowmobile Getting to start the engine...
... the basic techniques well before attempting more reliable snowmobile. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of maneuvering your snowmobile. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on pages 8-1-8-3....performance until you with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Before operating the snowmobile, read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook that is a rider active vehicle, and your riding position and your balance are totally familiar with hours of time. ESU00127 Riding your snowmobile Getting to start the engine...
Owners Manual
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... engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Improper use of the brake can cause the drive track to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of an accident. @ Turning For most snow surfaces, "body English" is made at higher speeds or in the desired direction. Lean more into the turn the handlebar in tighter curves. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The V-belt clutch will start...
... engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Improper use of the brake can cause the drive track to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of an accident. @ Turning For most snow surfaces, "body English" is made at higher speeds or in the desired direction. Lean more into the turn the handlebar in tighter curves. Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The V-belt clutch will start...
Owners Manual
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... downhill, keep your weight on the downhill side of your skill. WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. It is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with light pressure. When the snowmobile is important to apply just enough throttle to prevent track...
... downhill, keep your weight on the downhill side of your skill. WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. It is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with light pressure. When the snowmobile is important to apply just enough throttle to prevent track...
Owners Manual
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... hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. G G G G G 6-3 5-6 5-2-5-3, 6-3 5-2, 6-3 8-10-8-11 5-2, 6-3 Engine coolant ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for best performance and safe operation. G ∗ Air bleed the oil pump if necessary. Replace if necessary. Check fuel level. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check condition. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Adjust...
... hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. G G G G G 6-3 5-6 5-2-5-3, 6-3 5-2, 6-3 8-10-8-11 5-2, 6-3 Engine coolant ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for best performance and safe operation. G ∗ Air bleed the oil pump if necessary. Replace if necessary. Check fuel level. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check condition. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Adjust...
Owners Manual
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...; 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. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Make sure that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Check tightness. ∗ Repair if necessary. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. Replace the brake hose...
...; 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. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Make sure that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Check tightness. ∗ Repair if necessary. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. Replace the brake hose...
Owners Manual
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... Spark plug inspection The spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to diagnose such problems yourself. Specified spark plug: BR9ES (NGK) 8-4 A ESU00143 Tool kit The owner's tool kit has the tools which are sufficient for inspection and possible repairs. Check the coloration on the white porcelain insulator around the center electrode. Consult a Yamaha dealer before changing to a Yamaha dealer for most periodic maintenance and minor repair...
... Spark plug inspection The spark plug is an important engine component and is easy to diagnose such problems yourself. Specified spark plug: BR9ES (NGK) 8-4 A ESU00143 Tool kit The owner's tool kit has the tools which are sufficient for inspection and possible repairs. Check the coloration on the white porcelain insulator around the center electrode. Consult a Yamaha dealer before changing to a Yamaha dealer for most periodic maintenance and minor repair...
Owners Manual
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.... Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to the end of the threaded portion. Spark plug reach a: 19.0 mm (0.75 in or out to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 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...
.... Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to the end of the threaded portion. Spark plug reach a: 19.0 mm (0.75 in or out to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 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...
Owners Manual
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... altitude increases. Large No. 1. Carburetor adjustments are hard starting, bogging, and plug fouling. Remove the drain plug and install the proper main jet. 4. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in high altitude riding. Less air at high altitude reduces the performance of a gasoline engine to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Follow the Main Jet Setting chart which...
... altitude increases. Large No. 1. Carburetor adjustments are hard starting, bogging, and plug fouling. Remove the drain plug and install the proper main jet. 4. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in high altitude riding. Less air at high altitude reduces the performance of a gasoline engine to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Follow the Main Jet Setting chart which...
Owners Manual
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... no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. Fuel supplied to a Yamaha dealer immediately for the ignition system) ...Disconnect the relay with the white coupler 3. is an important safety device; Engine turns over but does not start 1. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. The T.O.R.S. G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. For MM600 / SX600 Short circuit in the lighting system, signal system...
... no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. Fuel supplied to a Yamaha dealer immediately for the ignition system) ...Disconnect the relay with the white coupler 3. is an important safety device; Engine turns over but does not start 1. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. The T.O.R.S. G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. For MM600 / SX600 Short circuit in the lighting system, signal system...
Owners Manual
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... move ...Foreign object is caught in cooling system ...Bleed air or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. B. Seized engine ...Seizure is low 1. Engine does not turn the engine over with the ignition off to inspect. Improper fuel flow ...See A.1. Improper V-belt ...Replace with the driveline ...See H above. 9-2 Discharged battery...Check battery fluid and charge battery. 3. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 2. above . 3. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. above . 4. Problem with the correct...
... move ...Foreign object is caught in cooling system ...Bleed air or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. B. Seized engine ...Seizure is low 1. Engine does not turn the engine over with the ignition off to inspect. Improper fuel flow ...See A.1. Improper V-belt ...Replace with the driveline ...See H above. 9-2 Discharged battery...Check battery fluid and charge battery. 3. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 2. above . 3. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. above . 4. Problem with the correct...
Owners Manual
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...) 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 (VT600) È MM600 / SX600 É MM600 / SX600 Ê VT600 / VX600ER COLOR CODE...
...) 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 (VT600) È MM600 / SX600 É MM600 / SX600 Ê VT600 / VX600ER COLOR CODE...