Owners Manual
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...Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial ...5-12 Storage compartment ...5-12 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 Fuel ...6-1 Engine oil...6-2 Engine oil level ...6-3 Coolant ...6-4 Throttle lever ...6-5 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...6-5 Brake ...6-6 Brake fluid leakage ...6-7 V-belt ...6-7 Drive guard ...6-7 Drive track ...6-8 51-mm (2.0-in) high-profile pattern drive track...6-8 Slide runners ...6-9 Skis and ski runners ...6-9 Steering system...6-10 Lights ...6-10 Air filter ...6-10 Fittings and fasteners ...6-11 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-11 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting...
...Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial ...5-12 Storage compartment ...5-12 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 Fuel ...6-1 Engine oil...6-2 Engine oil level ...6-3 Coolant ...6-4 Throttle lever ...6-5 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...6-5 Brake ...6-6 Brake fluid leakage ...6-7 V-belt ...6-7 Drive guard ...6-7 Drive track ...6-8 51-mm (2.0-in) high-profile pattern drive track...6-8 Slide runners ...6-9 Skis and ski runners ...6-9 Steering system...6-10 Lights ...6-10 Air filter ...6-10 Fittings and fasteners ...6-11 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-11 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting...
Owners Manual
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... the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension ...8-16 Checking the brake pads...8-18 Checking the parking brake pads...8-18 Checking the brake fluid level...8-19 Changing the brake fluid...8-19 Suspension...8-19 Adjusting the drive track ...8-29 Aligning the skis...8-31 Adjusting the handlebar...8-31 Lubrication ...8-33 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-34 Adjusting the headlight beam ...8-34 Battery ...8-35 Replacing a fuse...8-35 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-2 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-4 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
... the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension ...8-16 Checking the brake pads...8-18 Checking the parking brake pads...8-18 Checking the brake fluid level...8-19 Changing the brake fluid...8-19 Suspension...8-19 Adjusting the drive track ...8-29 Aligning the skis...8-31 Adjusting the handlebar...8-31 Lubrication ...8-33 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-34 Adjusting the headlight beam ...8-34 Battery ...8-35 Replacing a fuse...8-35 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-2 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-4 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
Owners Manual
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... THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any part adjudged defective by Yamaha due to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. Parts used in the appropriate Owner's Manual. All parts replaced under this warranty shall include parts replaced due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice. 3. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from the...
... THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any part adjudged defective by Yamaha due to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. Parts used in the appropriate Owner's Manual. All parts replaced under this warranty shall include parts replaced due to faulty workmanship or material from the factory. Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice. 3. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from the...
Owners Manual
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... clutch not covered by warranty? The warranty on . All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased between June 1 and December 1. Yes, if you have the warranty extended to November 30 of "abnormal" strain, neglect, or abuse? Q. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. The customer's responsibility includes all of the recommended maintenance shown in the Owner's and Service Manual. Specific examples include: Running the machine out of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs...
... clutch not covered by warranty? The warranty on . All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased between June 1 and December 1. Yes, if you have the warranty extended to November 30 of "abnormal" strain, neglect, or abuse? Q. AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. The customer's responsibility includes all of the recommended maintenance shown in the Owner's and Service Manual. Specific examples include: Running the machine out of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs...
Owners Manual
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... on your warranty registration identification, your machine requires warranty service, you are handled at the time of purchase. by sending a postcard listing your snowmobile model name, engine serial number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as it to : CUSTOMER SERVICE If your name and new mailing address. Be sure to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has an up every new machine before sale. 2. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
... on your warranty registration identification, your machine requires warranty service, you are handled at the time of purchase. by sending a postcard listing your snowmobile model name, engine serial number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as it to : CUSTOMER SERVICE If your name and new mailing address. Be sure to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. has an up every new machine before sale. 2. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.
Owners Manual
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... the parking brake applied. For safety and proper care of the operating controls and their function. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. Read the Owner's Manual and all of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of control. 4. Such use on pages 6-1-6-11 before starting the engine. This...
... the parking brake applied. For safety and proper care of the operating controls and their function. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. Read the Owner's Manual and all of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of control. 4. Such use on pages 6-1-6-11 before starting the engine. This...
Owners Manual
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... approved by Yamaha, or the removal of control and may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in rapid wear of dirt or sand mixed in. Do not leave the snowmobile on most surfaces is not designed for use . 3. Allow the engine to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not...
... approved by Yamaha, or the removal of control and may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in rapid wear of dirt or sand mixed in. Do not leave the snowmobile on most surfaces is not designed for use . 3. Allow the engine to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not...
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... Windshield Steering handlebar Seat Frame Storage compartment Slide rail suspension Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90) Drive track Skis Headlights Shroud Strap (RS90M) Tail/brake lights Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever L Shift lever (RS90R/RS90NR/RS90GT/RSG90) M Shroud latch N Main switch O Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) P Starter lever Q Tachometer R Low coolant temperature indicator light S High beam indicator light T Warning light...
... Windshield Steering handlebar Seat Frame Storage compartment Slide rail suspension Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90) Drive track Skis Headlights Shroud Strap (RS90M) Tail/brake lights Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever L Shift lever (RS90R/RS90NR/RS90GT/RSG90) M Shroud latch N Main switch O Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) P Starter lever Q Tachometer R Low coolant temperature indicator light S High beam indicator light T Warning light...
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Regulate the speed of the drive system. NOTE: The engine can be started after it is released b. ESU00201 Starter lever (choke) Use the starter lever (choke) when starting and warming up When the engine is warm. When the engine has been idling for proper operation before starting a cold engine. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for at least 3 minutes and the coolant temperature has risen above 100 °C (212 °...
Regulate the speed of the drive system. NOTE: The engine can be started after it is released b. ESU00201 Starter lever (choke) Use the starter lever (choke) when starting and warming up When the engine is warm. When the engine has been idling for proper operation before starting a cold engine. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for at least 3 minutes and the coolant temperature has risen above 100 °C (212 °...
Owners Manual
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... T.O.R.S. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. will operate CA-19E B Item Throttle switch Throttle position sensor Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 a b c d @ Idling/ starting Off Closed Run C Idling/starting Running Trouble Throttle position sensor (throttle valve position) Throttle switch Throttle cable On Off Open Closed NOTE: When the T.O.R.S. The T.O.R.S. is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the carburetor fails to return to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. is released...
... T.O.R.S. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. will operate CA-19E B Item Throttle switch Throttle position sensor Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 a b c d @ Idling/ starting Off Closed Run C Idling/starting Running Trouble Throttle position sensor (throttle valve position) Throttle switch Throttle cable On Off Open Closed NOTE: When the T.O.R.S. The T.O.R.S. is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the carburetor fails to return to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. is released...
Owners Manual
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...-diagnostic system This model is displayed during operation, there may be some problem with a self-diagnostic system for various electrical circuits. Then, check that the wire harness couplers in the coolant reservoir. (See page 6-4.) CAUTION: @ Do not operate the engine if it to cool down, and then check the coolant level in the engine compartment are defective, the warning light 1 and the...
...-diagnostic system This model is displayed during operation, there may be some problem with a self-diagnostic system for various electrical circuits. Then, check that the wire harness couplers in the coolant reservoir. (See page 6-4.) CAUTION: @ Do not operate the engine if it to cool down, and then check the coolant level in the engine compartment are defective, the warning light 1 and the...
Owners Manual
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... engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more reliable snowmobile. The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmobile will start out and accelerate 1. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of time. Before operating the snowmobile, read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook that is supplied with your feet outside the running...
... engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more reliable snowmobile. The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmobile will start out and accelerate 1. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of time. Before operating the snowmobile, read the Snowmobiler's Safety Handbook that is supplied with your feet outside the running...
Owners Manual
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... turn . Stop the engine and set the parking brake. If your snowmobile begins to perform it at all times. On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your skill. Once you do not spin the track. Then pull the rear of your upper body into the turn gets sharper or is also important to keep your weight on the throttle or steer...
... turn . Stop the engine and set the parking brake. If your snowmobile begins to perform it at all times. On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your skill. Once you do not spin the track. Then pull the rear of your upper body into the turn gets sharper or is also important to keep your weight on the throttle or steer...
Owners Manual
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...clutch engaged while descending the hill. Also apply the brake frequently, with the knee of the slide if there are slippery, so be prepared for a novice snowmobiler. @ Traversing a slope requires you wish to travel across the slope, lean your body to tip, steer down the hill. If your body weight as needed. As you to shift...the seat and the foot of control. @ If you are an ever-present danger. @ Traversing slopes is important to apply just enough throttle to keep speed to slip sideways on the running board. Excessive braking will cause the drive track to lock, ...
...clutch engaged while descending the hill. Also apply the brake frequently, with the knee of the slide if there are slippery, so be prepared for a novice snowmobiler. @ Traversing a slope requires you wish to travel across the slope, lean your body to tip, steer down the hill. If your body weight as needed. As you to shift...the seat and the foot of control. @ If you are an ever-present danger. @ Traversing slopes is important to apply just enough throttle to keep speed to slip sideways on the running board. Excessive braking will cause the drive track to lock, ...
Owners Manual
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... items be performed by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT ARE THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL. Check breather hose for the emission control system CD-31E Item Remarks Preoperation check (Daily) Initial 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) Every Seasonally or 4,000 km (2,500 mi) (200 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Safety is cold. Adjust clearance when engine Every...
... items be performed by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT ARE THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL. Check breather hose for the emission control system CD-31E Item Remarks Preoperation check (Daily) Initial 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) Every Seasonally or 4,000 km (2,500 mi) (200 hr) G Page Spark plugs Check condition. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Safety is cold. Adjust clearance when engine Every...
Owners Manual
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.... ∗ Repair if necessary. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Replace. Check coolant level. ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. 6-3-6-4 8-9-8-11 Every 20,000 km 8-9-8-11 (12,000 mi) 6-1-6-2 6-4 G 8-12 8-7 5-2, 6-5 5-3, 6-5 5-8 G G G G G G ∗ It is changed. Check and adjust engine idle speed. Check for...
.... ∗ Repair if necessary. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Replace. Check coolant level. ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. 6-3-6-4 8-9-8-11 Every 20,000 km 8-9-8-11 (12,000 mi) 6-1-6-2 6-4 G 8-12 8-7 5-2, 6-5 5-3, 6-5 5-8 G G G G G G ∗ It is changed. Check and adjust engine idle speed. Check for...
Owners Manual
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Specified fuses: 9Main fuse: 0"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: A"SIG" (Signal) fuse: B"DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse: C"C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse: D"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: E Spare fuses (20 A, 10 A, 15 A, 3 A) F Spare main fuse 30 A 20 A 10 A 3A 20 A 15 A 8-37
Specified fuses: 9Main fuse: 0"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: A"SIG" (Signal) fuse: B"DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse: C"C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse: D"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: E Spare fuses (20 A, 10 A, 15 A, 3 A) F Spare main fuse 30 A 20 A 10 A 3A 20 A 15 A 8-37
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... leads have been provided for jump-starting the snowmobile. A G Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the throttle returns properly to inspect. Due to the frame or any wire or other lead. G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. Starting the engine with a discharged battery If the snowmobile battery is an important safety device; G Clogged carburetor ...Clean carburetor. ESU04241 9- TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING @ G A. G T.O.R.S. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket.
... leads have been provided for jump-starting the snowmobile. A G Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the throttle returns properly to inspect. Due to the frame or any wire or other lead. G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. Starting the engine with a discharged battery If the snowmobile battery is an important safety device; G Clogged carburetor ...Clean carburetor. ESU04241 9- TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING @ G A. G T.O.R.S. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket.
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... wire connections ...Check connections or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 4. Engine power is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to expel excess fuel. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 3. Clogged fuel system ...See A.1. Engine overheats 1. If the terminals are seated securely in cooling system ...Bleed air or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly 1. Discharged battery...Charge battery...
... wire connections ...Check connections or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 4. Engine power is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to expel excess fuel. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 3. Clogged fuel system ...See A.1. Engine overheats 1. If the terminals are seated securely in cooling system ...Bleed air or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly 1. Discharged battery...Charge battery...
Owners Manual
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...201; Fuel sender Oil level switch Meter assembly Warning light Low coolant temperature indicator light Multi-function meter Meter light High beam indicator light "DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse "HEAD" (Headlight) fuse "SIG" (Signal) fuse "C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse "IGN" (Ignition) fuse Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) Headlight beam switch Headlight relay Headlight Jumper leads RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90 RS90N/RS90NR/RS90M P Q R S Crankshaft position sensor AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Main switch Load control relay Main fuse Starter relay Starter motor Battery Engine stop switch Throttle switch...
...201; Fuel sender Oil level switch Meter assembly Warning light Low coolant temperature indicator light Multi-function meter Meter light High beam indicator light "DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse "HEAD" (Headlight) fuse "SIG" (Signal) fuse "C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse "IGN" (Ignition) fuse Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) Headlight beam switch Headlight relay Headlight Jumper leads RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90 RS90N/RS90NR/RS90M P Q R S Crankshaft position sensor AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Main switch Load control relay Main fuse Starter relay Starter motor Battery Engine stop switch Throttle switch...