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...belt holders ...5-14 Spark plug holders...5-14 Carburetor heating lever...5-14 Backrest ...5-15 Storage compartment ...5-15 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 ...6-7 Air filter ...6-8 Fittings and fasteners ...6-9 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-9 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine...
...belt holders ...5-14 Spark plug holders...5-14 Carburetor heating lever...5-14 Backrest ...5-15 Storage compartment ...5-15 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 ...6-7 Air filter ...6-8 Fittings and fasteners ...6-9 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-9 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine...
Owners Manual
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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...8-23 Ski alignment ...8-25 Lubrication ...8-26 Headlight bulb replacement...8-27 Headlight beam adjustment...8-27 Battery ...8-28 Fuse replacement...8-29 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...8-23 Ski alignment ...8-25 Lubrication ...8-26 Headlight bulb replacement...8-27 Headlight beam adjustment...8-27 Battery ...8-28 Fuse replacement...8-29 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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... Owner's Manual and all of the following for your snowmobile, you could collide with another vehicle. 3. For safety and proper care of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or function you ignore any of the operating controls...
... Owner's Manual and all of the following for your snowmobile, you could collide with another vehicle. 3. For safety and proper care of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or function you ignore any of the operating controls...
Owners Manual
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... fuel tank cap is closed securely after running into your eyes, see your exposure to cool for operation of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline, inhale a lot of the controls. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. Hitting a rock or stump, or running . Handle fuel...
... fuel tank cap is closed securely after running into your eyes, see your exposure to cool for operation of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline, inhale a lot of the controls. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. Hitting a rock or stump, or running . Handle fuel...
Owners Manual
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...run out of control and may also make the snowmobile illegal to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Allow the engine to be stored for use . 3. The best braking method on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile unsafe for an extended... 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. You may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2....
...run out of control and may also make the snowmobile illegal to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Allow the engine to be stored for use . 3. The best braking method on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile unsafe for an extended... 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. You may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2....
Owners Manual
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... compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT60) Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever Shift lever (SXV60ER/VT60) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Tachometer High beam indicator light Warning light Self-diagnosis warning indicator Coolant temperature warning indicator Fuel level warning indicator Oil level warning indicator Speedometer Grip warmer indicator Select/reset button Thumb warmer indicator Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer heat...
... compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT60) Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever Shift lever (SXV60ER/VT60) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Tachometer High beam indicator light Warning light Self-diagnosis warning indicator Coolant temperature warning indicator Fuel level warning indicator Oil level warning indicator Speedometer Grip warmer indicator Select/reset button Thumb warmer indicator Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer heat...
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... is released b. Regulate the speed of the drive system. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is warm. is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine revolution speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the carburetor fails to return to idle when it is released. 5-2 ESU00020 Starter lever (choke) Use the starter lever (choke) when starting and...
... is released b. Regulate the speed of the drive system. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is warm. is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine revolution speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the carburetor fails to return to idle when it is released. 5-2 ESU00020 Starter lever (choke) Use the starter lever (choke) when starting and...
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... the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off T.O.R.S. will not work properly. will operate CA-01E Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On B 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 5-3 WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S.
... the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off T.O.R.S. will not work properly. will operate CA-01E Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On B 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 5-3 WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S.
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... last set to the fuel meter display. The grip warmer heat level is initially displayed for 5 seconds, then switches to zero) G warning indicators (which show self-diagnosis, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil level warnings) G a fuel meter (which shows the fuel remaining in the fuel tank) G a grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator (which shows the heat level of the meter 3 turn on and off once...
... last set to the fuel meter display. The grip warmer heat level is initially displayed for 5 seconds, then switches to zero) G warning indicators (which show self-diagnosis, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil level warnings) G a fuel meter (which shows the fuel remaining in the fuel tank) G a grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator (which shows the heat level of the meter 3 turn on and off once...
Owners Manual
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... at low speeds, even if you from injury if an accident occurs. To start the engine. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. WARNING @ The operator should always keep both warmth and to help protect you are @ G G Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked snow require much longer stopping distances. Become familiar with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Take...
... at low speeds, even if you from injury if an accident occurs. To start the engine. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. WARNING @ The operator should always keep both warmth and to help protect you are @ G G Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked snow require much longer stopping distances. Become familiar with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Take...
Owners Manual
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...begins to perform it at higher speeds. If your snowmobile. If necessary, gradually let off on the running board to regain balance. It is also important to tip. You should be practiced at all times. On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your weight on gentle ... side at low speed many times, in the desired direction. Once you have developed your upper body into the turn gets sharper or is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Lean more as you start the climb, and then reduce the throttle opening to prevent ...
...begins to perform it at higher speeds. If your snowmobile. If necessary, gradually let off on the running board to regain balance. It is also important to tip. You should be practiced at all times. On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your weight on gentle ... side at low speed many times, in the desired direction. Once you have developed your upper body into the turn gets sharper or is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Lean more as you start the climb, and then reduce the throttle opening to prevent ...
Owners Manual
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... turning, stopping, or starting is important to apply just enough throttle to keep speed to travel across the slope, lean your body to position your weight towards the uphill side. Excessive braking will cause the drive track to kneel with light pressure. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you are slippery, so be very dangerous. Also apply the brake frequently, with the knee of control...
... turning, stopping, or starting is important to apply just enough throttle to keep speed to travel across the slope, lean your body to position your weight towards the uphill side. Excessive braking will cause the drive track to kneel with light pressure. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you are slippery, so be very dangerous. Also apply the brake frequently, with the knee of control...
Owners Manual
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...; Air bleed the oil pump if necessary. Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check fuel level. Check condition. G G G G G 6-3 5-10 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 throttle lever operation. ∗ Adjust the jets. 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. Adjust gap and clean. Check fuel hose...
...; Air bleed the oil pump if necessary. Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check fuel level. Check condition. G G G G G 6-3 5-10 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 throttle lever operation. ∗ Adjust the jets. 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. Adjust gap and clean. Check fuel hose...
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... toe-out if necessary. Check operation. Every 1,600 km (1,000 mi) 8-18 ∗ Disc brake installation Drive chain oil Drive chain Skis and ski runners Steering system Lights 8-15-8-16 G Initial at 500 km (300 mi) and every 800 km (500 mi) thereafter. Replace bulbs if necessary. Item Remarks Preoperation check (Daily) Initial 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40...
... toe-out if necessary. Check operation. Every 1,600 km (1,000 mi) 8-18 ∗ Disc brake installation Drive chain oil Drive chain Skis and ski runners Steering system Lights 8-15-8-16 G Initial at 500 km (300 mi) and every 800 km (500 mi) thereafter. Replace bulbs if necessary. Item Remarks Preoperation check (Daily) Initial 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40...
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... cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Check for primary. G G G G G G G G G G 5-13 6-9 6-9 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 ∗ It is changed. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. ary clutches Inspect ramp shoes/bushings for wear-for wear/ damage. ∗ Primary and second- 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...
... cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Check for primary. G G G G G G G G G G 5-13 6-9 6-9 8-26 8-26 8-26 8-26 ∗ It is changed. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. ary clutches Inspect ramp shoes/bushings for wear-for wear/ damage. ∗ Primary and second- 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...
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... out to specification. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in combustion chamber hot spots and thread damage. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to adjust the engine idle speed. Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with the specified reach. Start the engine. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Spark plugs are produced in ) When installing the spark plug, always clean the gasket surface. Spark plug gap...
... out to specification. Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in combustion chamber hot spots and thread damage. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to adjust the engine idle speed. Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with the specified reach. Start the engine. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 Spark plugs are produced in ) When installing the spark plug, always clean the gasket surface. Spark plug gap...
Owners Manual
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... damaged gasket ...Replace gasket. is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical circuits as soon as possible. 1 Relay with carbon or are dirty with the white coupler 3. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to combustion chamber G No fuel in tank ...Supply fuel. B. Seized engine ...Seizure is an important safety device; TROUBLESHOOTING G A. Engine turns over with the recoil starter 1. Electrical system...
... damaged gasket ...Replace gasket. is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical circuits as soon as possible. 1 Relay with carbon or are dirty with the white coupler 3. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to combustion chamber G No fuel in tank ...Supply fuel. B. Seized engine ...Seizure is an important safety device; TROUBLESHOOTING G A. Engine turns over with the recoil starter 1. Electrical system...
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... harshly 1. Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. Insufficient coolant ...Add coolant. 2. Improper V-belt ...Replace with the ignition off to inspect. Incorrect jetting for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to expel excess fuel. Malfunctioning T.O.R.S. Problem with the driveline ...See H above . Engine trouble ...Check B above . D. Discharged battery...Check battery fluid and charge battery. 3. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly For...
... harshly 1. Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. Insufficient coolant ...Add coolant. 2. Improper V-belt ...Replace with the ignition off to inspect. Incorrect jetting for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to expel excess fuel. Malfunctioning T.O.R.S. Problem with the driveline ...See H above . Engine trouble ...Check B above . D. Discharged battery...Check battery fluid and charge battery. 3. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly For...
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...HARNESS 1 WIRE HARNESS SUB-WIRE HARNESS 4 G/R R O W Gy Ch (BLACK) Gy B O W (BLACK) R R/ W B (BLACK) R/ W R B (BLACK) a Z L/Y W É L/R G/Y B G Lg Y B U Y B Y [ Y Z R/ B B/G R/B G/B R/ B A R/ B G/R G/ R A G/ R G/ B G/ B A G/ B Ê O/B L/R B G/Y L/R O/B G/Y B X B/G A B/G É L Y B Ê L G/ Y B T O B G R B B L (BLACK) (BLACK) B B WIRE HARNESS SUB-WIRE HARNESS 3 Y G B G É L/R G/Y B Y G Gy B R/B Br B Y G W G B V G/B B/G (GREEN) (GREEN) B/G G/ Y L /R B G G Y B Y B L /R G/ Y B O/B L/R B G/Y Ê B G B B F B L/R O/B G/Y B SUB-WIRE TAIL / BRAKE LIGHT...
...HARNESS 1 WIRE HARNESS SUB-WIRE HARNESS 4 G/R R O W Gy Ch (BLACK) Gy B O W (BLACK) R R/ W B (BLACK) R/ W R B (BLACK) a Z L/Y W É L/R G/Y B G Lg Y B U Y B Y [ Y Z R/ B B/G R/B G/B R/ B A R/ B G/R G/ R A G/ R G/ B G/ B A G/ B Ê O/B L/R B G/Y L/R O/B G/Y B X B/G A B/G É L Y B Ê L G/ Y B T O B G R B B L (BLACK) (BLACK) B B WIRE HARNESS SUB-WIRE HARNESS 3 Y G B G É L/R G/Y B Y G Gy B R/B Br B Y G W G B V G/B B/G (GREEN) (GREEN) B/G G/ Y L /R B G G Y B Y B L /R G/ Y B O/B L/R B G/Y Ê B G B B F B L/R O/B G/Y B SUB-WIRE TAIL / BRAKE LIGHT...
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... Starter relay (SXV60ER/VT60) Battery (SXV60ER/VT60) Starter motor (SXV60ER/VT60) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Carburetor switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer CDI unit Coolant temperature sensor Grip warmer adjustment switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Ignition coil Spark plug Engine ground Frame ground Passenger grip warmer switch (VT60) Resistor (VT60) Passenger grip warmer (left) (VT60) Passenger grip warmer (right) (VT60) Passenger grip warmer relay (VT60) DC back buzzer (SXV60ER/VT60) Gear position switch (SXV60ER/VT60) Brake light switch Tail/brake light Speed sensor Fuel...
... Starter relay (SXV60ER/VT60) Battery (SXV60ER/VT60) Starter motor (SXV60ER/VT60) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Carburetor switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer CDI unit Coolant temperature sensor Grip warmer adjustment switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Ignition coil Spark plug Engine ground Frame ground Passenger grip warmer switch (VT60) Resistor (VT60) Passenger grip warmer (left) (VT60) Passenger grip warmer (right) (VT60) Passenger grip warmer relay (VT60) DC back buzzer (SXV60ER/VT60) Gear position switch (SXV60ER/VT60) Brake light switch Tail/brake light Speed sensor Fuel...