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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Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their function. Become familiar with all labels before starting the engine. Such use on pages 6-1-6-9 before starting the engine. Passengers are designed to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. 3. ESU00009 3- SAFETY INFORMATION When you must know and use the following for use is prohibited by the...
Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their function. Become familiar with all labels before starting the engine. Such use on pages 6-1-6-9 before starting the engine. Passengers are designed to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. 3. ESU00009 3- SAFETY INFORMATION When you must know and use the following for use is prohibited by the...
Owners Manual
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...controls. 7. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown by the track could cause an accident and injury. 3-2 Never fill the fuel tank indoors. If any spilled fuel immediately. 9. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride off of an open flame. it is closed securely after running or hot. Open the outside doors...snowmobile when starting the engine to cool for operation of gloves or mittens that the fuel tank cap is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your skin with soap and water, and change your ...
...controls. 7. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown by the track could cause an accident and injury. 3-2 Never fill the fuel tank indoors. If any spilled fuel immediately. 9. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride off of an open flame. it is closed securely after running or hot. Open the outside doors...snowmobile when starting the engine to cool for operation of gloves or mittens that the fuel tank cap is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your skin with soap and water, and change your ...
Owners Manual
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... fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks, clothes dryers, and the like. Modifications may need help if you run out of time. Maintain or replace safety ...Maintenance and storage 1. Never store the snowmobile with other than snow or ice. Allow the engine to be stored for an extended period of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile unsafe for use that may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Be alert, plan ahead and begin decelerating early. Modifications made to release the throttle...
... fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks, clothes dryers, and the like. Modifications may need help if you run out of time. Maintain or replace safety ...Maintenance and storage 1. Never store the snowmobile with other than snow or ice. Allow the engine to be stored for an extended period of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile unsafe for use that may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Be alert, plan ahead and begin decelerating early. Modifications made to release the throttle...
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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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... it 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. ESU00020 Starter lever (choke) Use the starter lever (choke) when starting and warming up When the engine is warm. Warming up a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 @ Starter lever (choke) When starting a cold engine. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper...
... it 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. ESU00020 Starter lever (choke) Use the starter lever (choke) when starting and warming up When the engine is warm. Warming up a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 @ Starter lever (choke) When starting a cold engine. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper...
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... a problem before restarting the engine. 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 sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 B Run On Off Run C Trouble...
... a problem before restarting the engine. 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 sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 B Run On Off Run C Trouble...
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... the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud open. Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shroud open, unlatched, or removed. 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 switch 2 "OFF...
... the shroud. @ WARNING @ G G G @ Do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud open. Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shroud open, unlatched, or removed. 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 switch 2 "OFF...
Owners Manual
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... or come loose. Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed. 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. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the V-belt is tightened securely before operating the snowmobile. WARNING G G @ Make sure that...
... or come loose. Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed. 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. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the V-belt is tightened securely before operating the snowmobile. WARNING G G @ Make sure that...
Owners Manual
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NOTE: @ Make sure that the parking brake is warm. Warm up ) Closed (warm engine starting ) Half-open (warm engine up the engine until it is engaged, then pull it does not run roughly or begin to the closed position. @ Manual starting the engine. Turn the main switch to check the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section carefully before starting model For MM600 / SX600 2. Put the starter lever (choke) in the...
NOTE: @ Make sure that the parking brake is warm. Warm up ) Closed (warm engine starting ) Half-open (warm engine up the engine until it is engaged, then pull it does not run roughly or begin to the closed position. @ Manual starting the engine. Turn the main switch to check the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section carefully before starting model For MM600 / SX600 2. Put the starter lever (choke) in the...
Owners Manual
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... of the tool kit and proceed as possible to the "START" position. After the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in the tool kit at the factory. @ 1. If the engine fails to the closed position. 1 "START" CAUTION: @ G G Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. Proceed with the "Starting the engine" section items 1 and 2 for the "Manual starting model For VT600 / VX600ER 2. Turn the main switch to preserve the battery. Electric starting model". 2.
... of the tool kit and proceed as possible to the "START" position. After the engine starts, put the starter lever (choke) in the tool kit at the factory. @ 1. If the engine fails to the closed position. 1 "START" CAUTION: @ G G Release the switch immediately after the engine starts. Proceed with the "Starting the engine" section items 1 and 2 for the "Manual starting model For VT600 / VX600ER 2. Turn the main switch to preserve the battery. Electric starting model". 2.
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...handling and performance characteristics. Please read all warning and caution labels on page 7-1-7-2 to start the engine. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. Before operating the snowmobile, read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook that is supplied with the operation of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy riding safely. Set the parking brake... through practice over a period of time. ESU00127 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and your riding position and your...
...handling and performance characteristics. Please read all warning and caution labels on page 7-1-7-2 to start the engine. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. Before operating the snowmobile, read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook that is supplied with the operation of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy riding safely. Set the parking brake... through practice over a period of time. ESU00127 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and your riding position and your...
Owners Manual
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.... Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. To start to turning. The V-belt clutch will engage and you should be practiced at higher speeds. WARNING @ The operator should be able to turn . 7-6 Never put your snowmobile and all of the turn and lean your feet outside of an accident. @ Turning For most snow surfaces, "body English" is made at low speed many times, in...
.... Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. To start to turning. The V-belt clutch will engage and you should be practiced at higher speeds. WARNING @ The operator should be able to turn . 7-6 Never put your snowmobile and all of the turn and lean your feet outside of an accident. @ Turning For most snow surfaces, "body English" is made at low speed many times, in...
Owners Manual
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.... Check oil level. Check oil hose for leakage. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check fuel level. Check coolant level. Tighten or replace gasket 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 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...
.... Check oil level. Check oil hose for leakage. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check fuel level. Check coolant level. Tighten or replace gasket 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 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...
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... 8-29 ∗ It is changed. 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. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years...
... 8-29 ∗ It is changed. 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. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years...
Owners Manual
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... make this adjustment. Start the engine. Spark plugs are produced in or out to adjust the engine idle speed. If the reach is synchronized first. 1. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with the specified reach. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to the end of the threaded portion. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in...
... make this adjustment. Start the engine. Spark plugs are produced in or out to adjust the engine idle speed. If the reach is synchronized first. 1. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with the specified reach. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to the end of the threaded portion. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in...
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...-04E Main jet 4 Mixture Lean Rich Condition Warm weather High altitude Cold weather Low altitude Small No. Common problems are the most of a gasoline engine to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Less air at high altitude reduces the performance of the problems found in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00157 High altitude...
...-04E Main jet 4 Mixture Lean Rich Condition Warm weather High altitude Cold weather Low altitude Small No. Common problems are the most of a gasoline engine to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Less air at high altitude reduces the performance of the problems found in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00157 High altitude...
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G Clogged carburetor ...Clean carburetor. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with the white coupler 3. G T.O.R.S. For MM600 / SX600 Short circuit in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 in tank ...Supply fuel. ESU00294 9- TROUBLESHOOTING G A. system malfunction ...Disconnect the carburetor switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to combustion chamber G No fuel in the case of a malfunction...
G Clogged carburetor ...Clean carburetor. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with the white coupler 3. G T.O.R.S. For MM600 / SX600 Short circuit in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 in tank ...Supply fuel. ESU00294 9- TROUBLESHOOTING G A. system malfunction ...Disconnect the carburetor switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to combustion chamber G No fuel in the case of a malfunction...
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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...