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...belt holders ...5-10 Spark plug holders...5-10 Carburetor heating lever...5-10 Backrest...5-11 Storage compartment ...5-11 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 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...
...belt holders ...5-10 Spark plug holders...5-10 Carburetor heating lever...5-10 Backrest...5-11 Storage compartment ...5-11 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 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...
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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...8-23 Ski alignment ...8-25 Handlebar adjustment ...8-26 Lubrication ...8-28 Headlight bulb replacement...8-29 Headlight beam adjustment...8-29 Battery ...8-30 Fuse replacement...8-31 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-1 Electric...11-2 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...8-23 Ski alignment ...8-25 Handlebar adjustment ...8-26 Lubrication ...8-28 Headlight bulb replacement...8-29 Headlight beam adjustment...8-29 Battery ...8-30 Fuse replacement...8-31 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-1 Electric...11-2 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
Owners Manual
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... throttle lever moves freely and it returns to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their function. For safety and proper care of alcohol or drugs. 5. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. This may result if you could collide with another vehicle...
... throttle lever moves freely and it returns to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their function. For safety and proper care of alcohol or drugs. 5. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. This may result if you could collide with another vehicle...
Owners Manual
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... fill the fuel tank indoors. If you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline into wires could be obstacles hidden beneath the snow. Wear an approved helmet, and a face shield or goggles. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine to cool for...
... fill the fuel tank indoors. If you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline into wires could be obstacles hidden beneath the snow. Wear an approved helmet, and a face shield or goggles. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine to cool for...
Owners Manual
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... an extended period. 5. Allow the engine to use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile unsafe for use . 3. The best braking method on a ride. Maintain or replace safety and ...run out of control and may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Fuel may damage the snowmobile. 4. Operation under such conditions will damage or result 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...
... an extended period. 5. Allow the engine to use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile unsafe for use . 3. The best braking method on a ride. Maintain or replace safety and ...run out of control and may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Fuel may damage the snowmobile. 4. Operation under such conditions will damage or result 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...
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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 Headlight Shroud Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT600 / VX600ER) Brake lever Headlight beam switch Parking brake lever Engine stop switch Throttle lever Shift 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 Headlight Shroud Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT600 / VX600ER) Brake lever Headlight beam switch Parking brake lever Engine stop switch Throttle lever Shift 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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... sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 will not work properly. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. 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. is activated...
... sure to the oil tank at the first opportunity. 5-3 will not work properly. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. 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. is activated...
Owners Manual
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When closing 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. 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" 3 "HI" High 4 "LO" Low ESU00046 Tripmeter reset knob Use the...
When closing 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. 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" 3 "HI" High 4 "LO" Low ESU00046 Tripmeter reset knob Use the...
Owners Manual
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... do not need to cover the V-belt clutch and V-belt in case parts break or come loose. WARNING G G @ Make sure that the V-belt is designed to be heated. @ 5-10 ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. ESU00052 Drive guard The drive guard is installed securely in the holders. @ ESU00056 Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs for emergency use by...
... do not need to cover the V-belt clutch and V-belt in case parts break or come loose. WARNING G G @ Make sure that the V-belt is designed to be heated. @ 5-10 ESU00057 Carburetor heating lever The carburetor heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. ESU00052 Drive guard The drive guard is installed securely in the holders. @ ESU00056 Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs for emergency use by...
Owners Manual
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... with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Avoid high speeds until you are ready to the safety information on your snowmobile. Improper use of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy riding safely. The V-belt clutch will engage and you... warning and caution labels on pages 3-1-3-3. Take the time to ride your snowmobile Before you ride, always perform the preoperation checks listed on the handlebar. Please read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of an accident. @ 7-5 With the engine idling, release the parking brake....
... with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Avoid high speeds until you are ready to the safety information on your snowmobile. Improper use of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy riding safely. The V-belt clutch will engage and you... warning and caution labels on pages 3-1-3-3. Take the time to ride your snowmobile Before you ride, always perform the preoperation checks listed on the handlebar. Please read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of an accident. @ 7-5 With the engine idling, release the parking brake....
Owners Manual
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..., restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you should be able to turning. It is made at all times. On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your upper body into the turn the handlebar in the desired direction. When the snowmobile is the key to perform it at low speed many times, in...
..., restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Remember: Avoid higher speeds until you should be able to turning. It is made at all times. On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your upper body into the turn the handlebar in the desired direction. When the snowmobile is the key to perform it at low speed many times, in...
Owners Manual
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... direction you travel . Excessive braking will make it easier for the possibility that on snow. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you are an ever-present danger. @ Traversing slopes is important to apply just enough throttle to kneel with light pressure. As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in your snowmobile starts to tip, steer down the hill. downhill...
... direction you travel . Excessive braking will make it easier for the possibility that on snow. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you are an ever-present danger. @ Traversing slopes is important to apply just enough throttle to kneel with light pressure. As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in your snowmobile starts to tip, steer down the hill. downhill...
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... (2,000 mi) (160 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Check fuel level. Check condition. Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. G ∗ Air bleed the oil pump if necessary. Check oil hose for best performance and safe operation. Check oil level. 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...
... (2,000 mi) (160 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Check fuel level. Check condition. Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. G ∗ Air bleed the oil pump if necessary. Check oil hose for best performance and safe operation. Check oil level. 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...
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... tightness. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for wear/ damage. ∗ Primary and second- Replace if necessary. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. 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...
... tightness. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for wear/ damage. ∗ Primary and second- Replace if necessary. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. 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...
Owners Manual
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... several different thread lengths. Spark plugs are produced in or out to adjust the engine idle speed. NOTE: @ Refer to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification. Make sure that the carburetor is too short, spark plug fouling and poor performance may result.
... several different thread lengths. Spark plugs are produced in or out to adjust the engine idle speed. NOTE: @ Refer to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification. Make sure that the carburetor is too short, spark plug fouling and poor performance may result.
Owners Manual
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... main jet: 1 No.1 Carburetor (P.T.O. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in high altitude riding. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Large No. 1. Carburetor adjustments are hard starting, bogging, and plug fouling. Proper carburetion adjustments will correct the air/fuel ratio. 8-9 Assemble by reversing the removal steps. Pinch the fuel hose to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Remove the drain...
... main jet: 1 No.1 Carburetor (P.T.O. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in high altitude riding. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Large No. 1. Carburetor adjustments are hard starting, bogging, and plug fouling. Proper carburetion adjustments will correct the air/fuel ratio. 8-9 Assemble by reversing the removal steps. Pinch the fuel hose to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Remove the drain...
Owners Manual
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... be started. Engine turns over but does not start 1. G Worn or damaged piston and cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to the fully-closed position. TROUBLESHOOTING G A. G T.O.R.S. Fuel system No fuel supplied to inspect. ESU00294 9- G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to combustion chamber G No fuel in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 For SX600 Short circuit in tank ...Supply fuel. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs...
... be started. Engine turns over but does not start 1. G Worn or damaged piston and cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to the fully-closed position. TROUBLESHOOTING G A. G T.O.R.S. Fuel system No fuel supplied to inspect. ESU00294 9- G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to combustion chamber G No fuel in the lighting system, signal system and meter system (except for repair. @ 9-1 For SX600 Short circuit in tank ...Supply fuel. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs...
Owners Manual
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... cooled 2-stroke, 7-port Parallel 3-cylinder 593 cm3 65.0 × 59.6 mm (2.56 × 2.35 in) 1,600 ± 100 r/min YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil MIKUNI, TM31 × 3 Unleaded gasoline R+M ; 88 or higher 2 Manual with recoil starter: SX600 Electric and manual with recoil starter: VT600 / VX600ER Pump octane Starting system ESU00231 Chassis CS-03E SX600 / VT600 / VX600ER Drive track and suspension: Track Width Track deflection Length on ground Suspension type Drive...
... cooled 2-stroke, 7-port Parallel 3-cylinder 593 cm3 65.0 × 59.6 mm (2.56 × 2.35 in) 1,600 ± 100 r/min YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil MIKUNI, TM31 × 3 Unleaded gasoline R+M ; 88 or higher 2 Manual with recoil starter: SX600 Electric and manual with recoil starter: VT600 / VX600ER Pump octane Starting system ESU00231 Chassis CS-03E SX600 / VT600 / VX600ER Drive track and suspension: Track Width Track deflection Length on ground Suspension type Drive...
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... L / W L / W Lg L N B L (BLACK) (BLACK) R L/R O/B G /Y B O/B L/R B G /Y L L R (BLACK) WIRE HARNESS R L/W L/R R /Y (BLACK) LO S OFF G B G/B B (GREEN) G /Y L/R L/R G/Y ON G/Y L G /Y L/R Lg B L/W L/ W Y Lg G B Y/B B Y/B Y/B ] \ A B B (GREEN) B U SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 WIRE HARNESS WIRE HARNESS (BLACK) c Y Lg G B Y/L G/R (BLACK) C C L/R G/Y L/R P L/R G/Y D D L/R G/Y P L/R G/Y P Br P B L (BLACK) O Q B O/B L/R B G/Y D Y B G [ Z Y G/R G/R A G /R L/R O/B G/Y B B B L Y G Y TAIL/BRAKE SUB-WIRE LIGHT SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 HARNESS Y G Y G X R/B R/B A R/B R/B G G T B Gy...
... L / W L / W Lg L N B L (BLACK) (BLACK) R L/R O/B G /Y B O/B L/R B G /Y L L R (BLACK) WIRE HARNESS R L/W L/R R /Y (BLACK) LO S OFF G B G/B B (GREEN) G /Y L/R L/R G/Y ON G/Y L G /Y L/R Lg B L/W L/ W Y Lg G B Y/B B Y/B Y/B ] \ A B B (GREEN) B U SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 WIRE HARNESS WIRE HARNESS (BLACK) c Y Lg G B Y/L G/R (BLACK) C C L/R G/Y L/R P L/R G/Y D D L/R G/Y P L/R G/Y P Br P B L (BLACK) O Q B O/B L/R B G/Y D Y B G [ Z Y G/R G/R A G /R L/R O/B G/Y B B B L Y G Y TAIL/BRAKE SUB-WIRE LIGHT SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 HARNESS Y G Y G X R/B R/B A R/B R/B G G T B Gy...
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...A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (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...
...A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (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...