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... plug holders...5-13 Carburetor heating knob...5-13 Storage compartment ...5-13 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...
... plug holders...5-13 Carburetor heating knob...5-13 Storage compartment ...5-13 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...
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... ...8-10 Cooling system ...8-11 V-belt replacement ...8-13 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-15 Checking the brake pads...8-17 Checking the parking brake pads...8-17 Checking the brake fluid level...8-18 Brake fluid replacement...8-18 Suspension...8-18 Drive track adjustment...8-24 Ski alignment ...8-26 Lubrication ...8-27 Headlight bulb replacement...8-28 Headlight beam adjustment...8-28 Battery ...8-29 Fuse replacement...8-30 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-3 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
... ...8-10 Cooling system ...8-11 V-belt replacement ...8-13 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-15 Checking the brake pads...8-17 Checking the parking brake pads...8-17 Checking the brake fluid level...8-18 Brake fluid replacement...8-18 Suspension...8-18 Drive track adjustment...8-24 Ski alignment ...8-26 Lubrication ...8-27 Headlight bulb replacement...8-28 Headlight beam adjustment...8-28 Battery ...8-29 Fuse replacement...8-30 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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... vehicle. 3. Passengers are prohibited. This may result if you do not understand. 2. For safety and proper care of control. 4. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on pages 6-1-6-9 before operating this snowmobile. Carrying a passenger can cause loss of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Never drive...
... vehicle. 3. Passengers are prohibited. This may result if you do not understand. 2. For safety and proper care of control. 4. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on pages 6-1-6-9 before operating this snowmobile. Carrying a passenger can cause loss of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Never drive...
Owners Manual
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... and water, and change your clothes. 10. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Open the outside doors; Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your doctor immediately. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine to transport the snowmobile in the vicinity of your exposure to cool for operation of established trails. Handle fuel...
... and water, and change your clothes. 10. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Open the outside doors; Stay on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your doctor immediately. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine to transport the snowmobile in the vicinity of your exposure to cool for operation of established trails. Handle fuel...
Owners Manual
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... fuel breather hose. 2. Fuel may also make the snowmobile illegal to cool off before storing the snowmobile 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, and the like. Always ride with fuel in an enclosed space. 4. Many surfaces such as necessary. 3-3 Maintenance and storage 1. Maintain or replace safety...
... fuel breather hose. 2. Fuel may also make the snowmobile illegal to cool off before storing the snowmobile 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, and the like. Always ride with fuel in an enclosed space. 4. Many surfaces such as necessary. 3-3 Maintenance and storage 1. Maintain or replace safety...
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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 Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Headlight beam switch Strap (SXV70M) Engine stop switch Throttle lever Shift lever (SXV70ER) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Thumb warmer control knob Grip warmer control knob Tachometer High beam indicator light Warning light Speedometer Self-diagnosis warning indicator Coolant temperature warning indicator Oil level warning indicator Fuel level warning indicator Select/reset button Fuel meter Trip/odometer 4-2
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 Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Headlight beam switch Strap (SXV70M) Engine stop switch Throttle lever Shift lever (SXV70ER) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Thumb warmer control knob Grip warmer control knob Tachometer High beam indicator light Warning light Speedometer Self-diagnosis warning indicator Coolant temperature warning indicator Oil level warning indicator Fuel level warning indicator Select/reset button Fuel meter Trip/odometer 4-2
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...; 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 5-3 WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. is activated, make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. Otherwise, the T.O.R.S. will not work properly. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off T.O.R.S. Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap.
...; 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 5-3 WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. is activated, make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. Otherwise, the T.O.R.S. will not work properly. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off T.O.R.S. Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap.
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... seconds. @ ESU00298 High beam indicator light The high beam indicator light 1 comes on . 5-4 NOTE: @ To switch the speedometer, odometer, and tripmeter displays between the odometer mode "ODO" and the tripmeter modes "TRIP A" and "TRIP B" in the fuel tank) After the engine is started, the tachometer 1 makes one sweep, and the warning light 2 and all segments of the headlight is displayed.
... seconds. @ ESU00298 High beam indicator light The high beam indicator light 1 comes on . 5-4 NOTE: @ To switch the speedometer, odometer, and tripmeter displays between the odometer mode "ODO" and the tripmeter modes "TRIP A" and "TRIP B" in the fuel tank) After the engine is started, the tachometer 1 makes one sweep, and the warning light 2 and all segments of the headlight is displayed.
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... safety and a more difficult maneuvers. WARNING Learning to ride your snowmobile. Riding your snowmobile and all warning and caution labels on pages 8-1-8-3. However, it has warmed up, you ride, always perform the preoperation checks listed on your snowmobile. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. The short time spent checking the condition of its controls. @ Braking When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle...
... safety and a more difficult maneuvers. WARNING Learning to ride your snowmobile. Riding your snowmobile and all warning and caution labels on pages 8-1-8-3. However, it has warmed up, you ride, always perform the preoperation checks listed on your snowmobile. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. The short time spent checking the condition of its controls. @ Braking When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle...
Owners Manual
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... downhill side of the turn may be on the other vehicles or people which may cause the snowmobile to prevent track slippage. It is the key to turning. WARNING @ Side hills and ...engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. This procedure should practice first on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar. (Also see "Traversing a slope.") Slow down the hill. Lean more as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for a novice snowmobiler. @ 7-6 Improper riding procedures such as the turn and lean your weight...
... downhill side of the turn may be on the other vehicles or people which may cause the snowmobile to prevent track slippage. It is the key to turning. WARNING @ Side hills and ...engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. This procedure should practice first on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar. (Also see "Traversing a slope.") Slow down the hill. Lean more as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for a novice snowmobiler. @ 7-6 Improper riding procedures such as the turn and lean your weight...
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... for you to shift your body weight as needed. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in your weight towards the uphill side. Steering is important to apply just enough throttle to a minimum. Riding downhill When riding downhill, keep speed to keep the snowmobile from rolling freely down the hill to kneel with light pressure. It is...
... for you to shift your body weight as needed. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in your weight towards the uphill side. Steering is important to apply just enough throttle to a minimum. Riding downhill When riding downhill, keep speed to keep the snowmobile from rolling freely down the hill to kneel with light pressure. It is...
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... mi) (160 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Adjust gap and clean. Replace if necessary. Check oil hose for cracks or damage. G G G G G 8-9 6-3 5-9 5-2-5-3, 6-3 5-2, 6-3 8-11 5-2, 6-3 Engine coolant ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check oil level. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Replace 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, 8-11-8-12 G G Whenever...
... mi) (160 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Adjust gap and clean. Replace if necessary. Check oil hose for cracks or damage. G G G G G 8-9 6-3 5-9 5-2-5-3, 6-3 5-2, 6-3 8-11 5-2, 6-3 Engine coolant ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check oil level. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Replace 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, 8-11-8-12 G G Whenever...
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... specific gravity and breather hose operation. G G 8-16 6-7 6-7 G Lights 6-7, 8-28 6-8, 8-29 Battery (SXV70ER) G ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-2 Check for leakage. Check deflection. ∗ Adjust if necessary. Charge/correct if necessary. G G G G G G G G G G 5-12, 6-5 6-5, 8-13-8-15 6-6, 8-24-8-26 6-6 G 5-9-5-10, 6-4-6-5 8-17-8-18 G Brake and parking brake See NOTE on page 8-3. Check oil level. ∗ Replace. Replace bulbs if necessary. Check fluid...
... specific gravity and breather hose operation. G G 8-16 6-7 6-7 G Lights 6-7, 8-28 6-8, 8-29 Battery (SXV70ER) G ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-2 Check for leakage. Check deflection. ∗ Adjust if necessary. Charge/correct if necessary. G G G G G G G G G G 5-12, 6-5 6-5, 8-13-8-15 6-6, 8-24-8-26 6-6 G 5-9-5-10, 6-4-6-5 8-17-8-18 G Brake and parking brake See NOTE on page 8-3. Check oil level. ∗ Replace. Replace bulbs if necessary. Check fluid...
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... engagement and shift speed. 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. Lubricate with specified grease. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every...
... engagement and shift speed. 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. Lubricate with specified grease. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every...
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...) ESU00145 Engine idle speed adjustment CAUTION: @ G G G @ Be sure to the "Starting the engine" section. @ 2. Start the engine. If the reach is too long, overheating and engine damage may result. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in combustion chamber hot spots and thread damage. If the reach is the distance from the threads and tighten the spark plug to specification. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust...
...) ESU00145 Engine idle speed adjustment CAUTION: @ G G G @ Be sure to the "Starting the engine" section. @ 2. Start the engine. If the reach is too long, overheating and engine damage may result. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in combustion chamber hot spots and thread damage. If the reach is the distance from the threads and tighten the spark plug to specification. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust...
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... carburetor. 2. Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowledge may result in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00156 Yamaha Power Valve System (Y.P.V.S.) The Y.P .V.S. is firmly seated in poor performance of the engine and requires very sophisticated adjustment. has been extensively tested and set at the Yamaha factory. Remove the drain plug and install the proper main jet. 4. WARNING @ Make...
... carburetor. 2. Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowledge may result in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00156 Yamaha Power Valve System (Y.P.V.S.) The Y.P .V.S. is firmly seated in poor performance of the engine and requires very sophisticated adjustment. has been extensively tested and set at the Yamaha factory. Remove the drain plug and install the proper main jet. 4. WARNING @ Make...
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One is in the front 1 and the other is equipped with two shock absorbers. For SXV70M CD-13E Spring adjuster position Preload È Standard (front) CD-14E 1 Soft 2 3 3 4 5 Hard Spring adjuster position B Preload É Standard (rear) 1 Soft 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 Hard 8-20 ESU00324 Rear suspension spring preload adjustment The rear suspension is in the rear 2 of the rear suspension assembly. A The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 3 on the front and rear shock absorbers.
One is in the front 1 and the other is equipped with two shock absorbers. For SXV70M CD-13E Spring adjuster position Preload È Standard (front) CD-14E 1 Soft 2 3 3 4 5 Hard Spring adjuster position B Preload É Standard (rear) 1 Soft 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 Hard 8-20 ESU00324 Rear suspension spring preload adjustment The rear suspension is in the rear 2 of the rear suspension assembly. A The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 3 on the front and rear shock absorbers.
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..., inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical circuits as soon as possible. 1 Relay 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 recoil starter 1. TROUBLESHOOTING G A. replace if necessary. B. in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty...
..., inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical circuits as soon as possible. 1 Relay 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 recoil starter 1. TROUBLESHOOTING G A. replace if necessary. B. in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty...
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.... 3. E. Air in the drive track, or slide runners have melted to the slide metal due to inspect. 3. Problem with the driveline ...See H above . Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 9-2 "Hydrolock" occurs when fuel has filled the crankcase when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over several times with the correct V-belt. 2. Electric starter...
.... 3. E. Air in the drive track, or slide runners have melted to the slide metal due to inspect. 3. Problem with the driveline ...See H above . Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 9-2 "Hydrolock" occurs when fuel has filled the crankcase when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over several times with the correct V-belt. 2. Electric starter...
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...9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (SXV70/SXV70M) Main fuse (SXV70ER) Starter relay (SXV70ER) Battery (SXV70ER) Starter motor (SXV70ER) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Carburetor switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer CDI unit Servo motor Throttle position sensor Variable resistor (thumb warmer) Variable resistor (grip warmer) Engine ground Ignition coil Spark plug Frame ground DC back buzzer (SXV70ER) Gear position switch (SXV70ER) Brake light switch Tail/brake light Speed sensor Fuel sender Oil level switch Coolant temperature sensor
...9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (SXV70/SXV70M) Main fuse (SXV70ER) Starter relay (SXV70ER) Battery (SXV70ER) Starter motor (SXV70ER) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Carburetor switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer CDI unit Servo motor Throttle position sensor Variable resistor (thumb warmer) Variable resistor (grip warmer) Engine ground Ignition coil Spark plug Frame ground DC back buzzer (SXV70ER) Gear position switch (SXV70ER) Brake light switch Tail/brake light Speed sensor Fuel sender Oil level switch Coolant temperature sensor