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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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... throttle, brake, and steering for use the following . SAFETY INFORMATION When you ride your snowmobile, you do not understand. 2. This snowmobile was not manufactured for proper operation every time before starting the engine. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Such use is released...
... throttle, brake, and steering for use the following . SAFETY INFORMATION When you ride your snowmobile, you do not understand. 2. This snowmobile was not manufactured for proper operation every time before starting the engine. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Such use is released...
Owners Manual
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... shield or goggles. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. G Use an approved fuel container. Operation 1. it is closed securely after running. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. There may be dangerous to cool for operation of established trails. G Never add fuel when the engine is running into your eyes, see...
... shield or goggles. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. G Use an approved fuel container. Operation 1. it is closed securely after running. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. exhaust fumes are dangerous. 2. There may be dangerous to cool for operation of established trails. G Never add fuel when the engine is running into your eyes, see...
Owners Manual
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...use. 3. Modifications may also make the snowmobile illegal to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. This snowmobile is to cool off before storing the snowmobile in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as ice and hard-packed snow ...Maintenance and storage 1. Allow the engine to be stored for use on surfaces other snowmobilers when going on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of control and may need help if you run out of time. Many surfaces such as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks...
...use. 3. Modifications may also make the snowmobile illegal to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. This snowmobile is to cool off before storing the snowmobile in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as ice and hard-packed snow ...Maintenance and storage 1. Allow the engine to be stored for use on surfaces other snowmobilers when going on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of control and may need help if you run out of time. Many surfaces such as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks...
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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... "Starting the engine" section for proper operation before starting a cold engine. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine will return to idle when the lever is released. will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of the snowmobile by varying the throttle position. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is running cleanly, squeezing a the throttle...
... "Starting the engine" section for proper operation before starting a cold engine. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine will return to idle when the lever is released. will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of the snowmobile by varying the throttle position. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is running cleanly, squeezing a the throttle...
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... spark plug and spark plug cap. Otherwise, the T.O.R.S. will not work properly. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off 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. 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...
... spark plug and spark plug cap. Otherwise, the T.O.R.S. will not work properly. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off 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. 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...
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... 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 grip warmer or the thumb warmer) After the engine is started...heat level is initially displayed for at least one sweep, and the warning light 2 and all segments of the meter 3 turn on and off once. ESU03900 Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with the following: G a digital speedometer (which shows riding speed...
... 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 grip warmer or the thumb warmer) After the engine is started...heat level is initially displayed for at least one sweep, and the warning light 2 and all segments of the meter 3 turn on and off once. ESU03900 Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with the following: G a digital speedometer (which shows riding speed...
Owners Manual
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.... WARNING Learning to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of the controls. Riding your feet outside the running boards. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of an accident. @ 7-5 To start to enjoy riding safely. The V-belt clutch will engage and you are the two basic factors of its controls. @ Braking When slowing down or stopping, release...
.... WARNING Learning to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of the controls. Riding your feet outside the running boards. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of an accident. @ 7-5 To start to enjoy riding safely. The V-belt clutch will engage and you are the two basic factors of its controls. @ Braking When slowing down or stopping, release...
Owners Manual
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...the turn gets sharper or is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Try more difficult climbs only after you are not recommended for the sharpness of the turn may ...turning, lean more as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for a novice snowmobiler. @ 7-6 Turning Riding uphill For most snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to the outside of the turn. This procedure should practice first on the running board to the inside of your weight on the throttle or steer to turning...
...the turn gets sharper or is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Try more difficult climbs only after you are not recommended for the sharpness of the turn may ...turning, lean more as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for a novice snowmobiler. @ 7-6 Turning Riding uphill For most snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to the outside of the turn. This procedure should practice first on the running board to the inside of your weight on the throttle or steer to turning...
Owners Manual
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... for the possibility that on the running board. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you have to shift your body weight as needed. Snow and ice are slippery, so be very dangerous. downhill leg on the seat and the foot of the uphill leg on snow. WARNING @ WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. It is minimal and...
... for the possibility that on the running board. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you have to shift your body weight as needed. Snow and ice are slippery, so be very dangerous. downhill leg on the seat and the foot of the uphill leg on snow. WARNING @ WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. It is minimal and...
Owners Manual
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... mi) (160 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Check oil level. Replace if necessary. Replace if necessary. Check oil hose for leakage. Check coolant level. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for cracks or damage. 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...
... mi) (160 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. Check oil level. Replace if necessary. Replace if necessary. Check oil hose for leakage. Check coolant level. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check for cracks or damage. 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...
Owners Manual
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.... Check for slight free play and/or replace pads if necessary. ∗ Replace brake fluid. Check deflection. ∗ Adjust if necessary. Add only distilled water if necessary. ∗ Check specific gravity and breather hose operation. Replace bulbs if necessary. 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...
.... Check for slight free play and/or replace pads if necessary. ∗ Replace brake fluid. Check deflection. ∗ Adjust if necessary. Add only distilled water if necessary. ∗ Check specific gravity and breather hose operation. Replace bulbs if necessary. 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...
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Check tightness. ∗ Repair if necessary. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Replace if necessary. Lubricate with specified grease. Replace if necessary. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. 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...
Check tightness. ∗ Repair if necessary. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Replace if necessary. Lubricate with specified grease. Replace if necessary. NOTE: @ Brake fluid replacement: 1. 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...
Owners Manual
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... Engine idle speed adjustment CAUTION: @ G G G @ Be sure to the "Starting the engine" section. @ 2. NOTE: @ Refer to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Start the engine. The thread length or reach is synchronized first. 1. Make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly. Spark plug gap b: 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in several different thread lengths. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 If the reach is too long, overheating and engine...
... Engine idle speed adjustment CAUTION: @ G G G @ Be sure to the "Starting the engine" section. @ 2. NOTE: @ Refer to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Start the engine. The thread length or reach is synchronized first. 1. Make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly. Spark plug gap b: 0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in several different thread lengths. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 If the reach is too long, overheating and engine...
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... throttle returns properly to inspect. TROUBLESHOOTING G A. Fuel system No fuel supplied to bypass the T.O.R.S. ESU00294 9- Engine turns over with the recoil starter 1. Compression Insufficient G Loose cylinder head nuts ...Tighten nuts properly. Engine does not turn over but does not start 1. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket...
... throttle returns properly to inspect. TROUBLESHOOTING G A. Fuel system No fuel supplied to bypass the T.O.R.S. ESU00294 9- Engine turns over with the recoil starter 1. Compression Insufficient G Loose cylinder head nuts ...Tighten nuts properly. Engine does not turn over but does not start 1. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket...
Owners Manual
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... battery...Check battery fluid and charge battery. 3. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. Engine constantly backfires or misfires 1. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. Engine overheats 1. Problem with the correct V-belt. 2. Worn or damaged V-belt ...Replace the V-belt or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Worn or sticking secondary sheave assembly ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Engine trouble ...Check B above . 4. Engine power is caught in cooling system ...Bleed air or ask a Yamaha...
... battery...Check battery fluid and charge battery. 3. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. Engine constantly backfires or misfires 1. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. Engine overheats 1. Problem with the correct V-belt. 2. Worn or damaged V-belt ...Replace the V-belt or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Worn or sticking secondary sheave assembly ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Engine trouble ...Check B above . 4. Engine power is caught in cooling system ...Bleed air or ask a Yamaha...
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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...
Owners Manual
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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...