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... DC jack ...5-11 Shroud and covers ...5-12 Drive guard ...5-13 V-belt holders ...5-13 Storage compartment ...5-13 Rear carrier ...5-13 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 ...6-11 Fittings and fasteners ...6-12 Tool kit and...
... DC jack ...5-11 Shroud and covers ...5-12 Drive guard ...5-13 V-belt holders ...5-13 Storage compartment ...5-13 Rear carrier ...5-13 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 ...6-11 Fittings and fasteners ...6-12 Tool kit and...
Owners Manual
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... Replacing the V-belt ...8-16 Checking the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension ...8-19 Checking the brake pads...8-20 Checking the parking brake pads...8-20 Checking the brake fluid level...8-21 Changing the brake fluid...8-22 Suspension...8-22 Adjusting the drive track ...8-32 Aligning the skis...8-34 Lubrication ...8-35 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-36 Adjusting the headlight beams ...8-37 Battery ...8-37 Replacing a fuse...8-38 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-3 WIRING DIAGRAM...
... Replacing the V-belt ...8-16 Checking the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension ...8-19 Checking the brake pads...8-20 Checking the parking brake pads...8-20 Checking the brake fluid level...8-21 Changing the brake fluid...8-22 Suspension...8-22 Adjusting the drive track ...8-32 Aligning the skis...8-34 Lubrication ...8-35 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-36 Adjusting the headlight beams ...8-37 Battery ...8-37 Replacing a fuse...8-38 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-3 WIRING DIAGRAM...
Owners Manual
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... oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. You may locate your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer through your local telephone directory. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from defects in the appropriate Owner's Manual. Failures other than those resulting from this warranty. hereby warrants that are not covered by this warranty shall include any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer will be to genuine Yamaha parts. 4. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor...
... oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. You may locate your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer through your local telephone directory. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS from defects in the appropriate Owner's Manual. Failures other than those resulting from this warranty. hereby warrants that are not covered by this warranty shall include any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer will be to genuine Yamaha parts. 4. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor...
Owners Manual
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... my responsibility during the warranty period? Specific examples include: Running the machine out of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, as well as oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, and slide runners. May I do them? We do recommend, however, that failure may not be done by warranty? A. Your Yamaha snowmobile dealer possesses criteria as shown in the Owner's and Service Manual. No. SOME STATES...
... my responsibility during the warranty period? Specific examples include: Running the machine out of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, as well as oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, and slide runners. May I do them? We do recommend, however, that failure may not be done by warranty? A. Your Yamaha snowmobile dealer possesses criteria as shown in the Owner's and Service Manual. No. SOME STATES...
Owners Manual
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... purchase registrations sent to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each Yamaha snowmobile dealer is expected to : CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires warranty service, you have further questions about this warranty? Mail to contact Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., for his setup, service and warranty repair work. Since all first purchasers against the possibility of a motor vehicle to any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer within...
... purchase registrations sent to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each Yamaha snowmobile dealer is expected to : CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine requires warranty service, you have further questions about this warranty? Mail to contact Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., for his setup, service and warranty repair work. Since all first purchasers against the possibility of a motor vehicle to any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer within...
Owners Manual
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... alcohol or drugs. 5. Become familiar with the parking brake applied. Your ability to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of control. 4. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your safety. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. SAFETY INFORMATION When you ride your snowmobile, you could collide with another vehicle. 3. Such use is reduced by law...
... alcohol or drugs. 5. Become familiar with the parking brake applied. Your ability to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of control. 4. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your safety. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. SAFETY INFORMATION When you ride your snowmobile, you could collide with another vehicle. 3. Such use is reduced by law...
Owners Manual
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... Yamaha, or the removal of dirt or sand mixed in an enclosed space. 4. Allow the engine to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Operation under such conditions will damage or result 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. Fuel...
... Yamaha, or the removal of dirt or sand mixed in an enclosed space. 4. Allow the engine to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Operation under such conditions will damage or result 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. Fuel...
Owners Manual
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... K L M N Windshield Steering handlebar Seat Frame Storage compartment Rear carrier (RX10M/RX10MS) Slide rail suspension Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RX10R/ RXW10) Drive track Skis Headlights Shroud Tail/brake lights Strap (RX10M/RX10MS) Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever Shift lever (RX10R/RX10RTR/ RXW10) Main switch O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] _ a b c d Auxiliary DC jack Tachometer Mode button (not applicable) Reset button Select button Fuel...
... K L M N Windshield Steering handlebar Seat Frame Storage compartment Rear carrier (RX10M/RX10MS) Slide rail suspension Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RX10R/ RXW10) Drive track Skis Headlights Shroud Tail/brake lights Strap (RX10M/RX10MS) Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever Shift lever (RX10R/RX10RTR/ RXW10) Main switch O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ \ ] _ a b c d Auxiliary DC jack Tachometer Mode button (not applicable) Reset button Select button Fuel...
Owners Manual
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... Main switch The main switch controls the following items. 1 "OFF" The ignition circuit is released b. Regulate the speed of the drive system. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine 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 before starting circuit is switched on . 3 "START" The starting the engine. @ 5-1 The key...
... Main switch The main switch controls the following items. 1 "OFF" The ignition circuit is released b. Regulate the speed of the drive system. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine 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 before starting circuit is switched on . 3 "START" The starting the engine. @ 5-1 The key...
Owners Manual
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... engine automatically shuts off . NOTE: The engine can be started after it shuts off to prevent overheating when the engine is idling. ESU04701 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) If the throttle bodies or throttle cable malfunctions during operation, the T.O.R.S. is designed to interrupt the fuel injection and keep the engine speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the throttle valves fail to return to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap...
... engine automatically shuts off . NOTE: The engine can be started after it shuts off to prevent overheating when the engine is idling. ESU04701 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) If the throttle bodies or throttle cable malfunctions during operation, the T.O.R.S. is designed to interrupt the fuel injection and keep the engine speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the throttle valves fail to return to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap...
Owners Manual
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.... Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed. Make sure that the drive guard is found, ask a Yamaha dealer for immediate repairs. @ CAUTION: @ Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts. Never spill any brake fluid leaks out from the brake hose joints or the master cylinder. ESU00096 Drive guard Check the drive guard mounts for removal procedures.) 2. If any is firmly in ) 3. Check the V-belt for a few minutes. WARNING @ If brake fluid leakage...
.... Never run the engine with the V-belt or drive guard removed. Make sure that the drive guard is found, ask a Yamaha dealer for immediate repairs. @ CAUTION: @ Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts. Never spill any brake fluid leaks out from the brake hose joints or the master cylinder. ESU00096 Drive guard Check the drive guard mounts for removal procedures.) 2. If any is firmly in ) 3. Check the V-belt for a few minutes. WARNING @ If brake fluid leakage...
Owners Manual
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..., release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Improper use of the brake can be rewarded with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Take the time to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of an accident. @ 7-3 Riding your snowmobile. Pay particular attention to the safety information on pages 7-1-7-2 to start to accelerate. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely...
..., release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Improper use of the brake can be rewarded with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Take the time to lose traction, reduce control, and increase the possibility of an accident. @ 7-3 Riding your snowmobile. Pay particular attention to the safety information on pages 7-1-7-2 to start to accelerate. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely...
Owners Manual
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... slopes. Once you start the climb, and then reduce the throttle to turning. Improper riding techniques such as the turn . On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your weight on the throttle or steer to regain balance. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. It is also important to obstacles, sharp drops, or other side. WARNING @ Side hills and...
... slopes. Once you start the climb, and then reduce the throttle to turning. Improper riding techniques such as the turn . On climbs straight up a hill, do so, put your weight on the throttle or steer to regain balance. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. It is also important to obstacles, sharp drops, or other side. WARNING @ Side hills and...
Owners Manual
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... most important points of snowmobile inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are not familiar with maintenance work, have a Yamaha dealer do it for cracks or damage. THESE SERVICES NOT ONLY ENSURE CLEANER AIR, BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. Replace if necessary. 8-7-8-8 ∗ Valve clearance ∗ Crankcase breather system ∗ Fuel filter Check clearance. G G 8-11 ∗ It is...
... most important points of snowmobile inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are not familiar with maintenance work, have a Yamaha dealer do it for cracks or damage. THESE SERVICES NOT ONLY ENSURE CLEANER AIR, BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. Replace if necessary. 8-7-8-8 ∗ Valve clearance ∗ Crankcase breather system ∗ Fuel filter Check clearance. G G 8-11 ∗ It is...
Owners Manual
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...) Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Engine stop switch Drive guard Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. G G G G ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Replace. Check fuel level. Check coolant level. (recovery tank) 6-3-6-4 8-12-8-14 G G Engine coolant Check coolant level. (reservoir tank) ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check for cracks, bends or damage. ∗ Replace if necessary. Tighten or replace gasket...
...) Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Engine stop switch Drive guard Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. G G G G ∗ It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Replace. Check fuel level. Check coolant level. (recovery tank) 6-3-6-4 8-12-8-14 G G Engine coolant Check coolant level. (reservoir tank) ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check for cracks, bends or damage. ∗ Replace if necessary. Tighten or replace gasket...
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... 800 km (500 mi) thereafter. G G G G G G G G ∗ Disc brake installation Drive chain oil Drive chain Skis and ski runners Steering system Strap (RX10M/RX10MS) Lights ∗ Battery 8-19-8-20 8-20 6-9 6-10 6-10, 8-36-8-37 8-37 Whenever operating elevation is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-3 G G Replace if necessary. Check for primary. Inspect weights/rollers and bushings for wear-for wear and...
... 800 km (500 mi) thereafter. G G G G G G G G ∗ Disc brake installation Drive chain oil Drive chain Skis and ski runners Steering system Strap (RX10M/RX10MS) Lights ∗ Battery 8-19-8-20 8-20 6-9 6-10 6-10, 8-36-8-37 8-37 Whenever operating elevation is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-3 G G Replace if necessary. Check for primary. Inspect weights/rollers and bushings for wear-for wear and...
Owners Manual
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... the negative battery lead. 11. Install the air filter case by reversing the removal steps. 12. E_8fp.book Page 39 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 4:35 PM 9. Specified fuses: 40 A 0Main fuse: 10 A AFuel injection system fuse: 20 A B"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: 10 A C"SIG" (Signal) fuse: 3A D"DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse: 20 A E"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: 3A F"BACK UP" (Backup) fuse: 4A G"FAN" (Radiator fan) fuse: H"ECS" (Electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse: 10...
... the negative battery lead. 11. Install the air filter case by reversing the removal steps. 12. E_8fp.book Page 39 Tuesday, March 28, 2006 4:35 PM 9. Specified fuses: 40 A 0Main fuse: 10 A AFuel injection system fuse: 20 A B"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: 10 A C"SIG" (Signal) fuse: 3A D"DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse: 20 A E"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: 3A F"BACK UP" (Backup) fuse: 4A G"FAN" (Radiator fan) fuse: H"ECS" (Electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse: 10...
Owners Manual
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... cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Starting the engine with a discharged battery If the snowmobile battery is an important safety device; G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. Fuel supplied to the rubber engine mounting, the snowmobile frame is not a suitable grounding point for any wire or other purpose. @ 1. malfunction ...Disconnect the throttle switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to "OFF". @ 9-1 Apply the parking brake and turn the main switch...
... cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Starting the engine with a discharged battery If the snowmobile battery is an important safety device; G Clogged fuel line ...Clean fuel line. Fuel supplied to the rubber engine mounting, the snowmobile frame is not a suitable grounding point for any wire or other purpose. @ 1. malfunction ...Disconnect the throttle switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to "OFF". @ 9-1 Apply the parking brake and turn the main switch...
Owners Manual
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... attempt to remove the intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while the engine is being charged. Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by the battery. Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by the battery. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to other metal, plastic, and rubber parts. 6. Apply suitable protectants to the exterior of the battery once a month, and charge...
... attempt to remove the intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while the engine is being charged. Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by the battery. Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by the battery. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to other metal, plastic, and rubber parts. 6. Apply suitable protectants to the exterior of the battery once a month, and charge...
Owners Manual
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...regulator Main switch Main fuse Fuel injection system fuse Starter relay Starter motor Red (+) jumper lead Battery Black (-) jumper lead Diode Engine stop switch Throttle switch Engine control unit Oil pressure switch Thumb warmer Grip warmer "ECS" (Electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse Sub-wire harness Ignition coil Spark plug Fuel injection relay Injector Fuel pump Throttle position sensor Intake air pressure sensor Speed sensor Camshaft sensor Barometric pressure sensor Thermo unit Air temperature sensor Grip warmer adjustment switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Frame ground...
...regulator Main switch Main fuse Fuel injection system fuse Starter relay Starter motor Red (+) jumper lead Battery Black (-) jumper lead Diode Engine stop switch Throttle switch Engine control unit Oil pressure switch Thumb warmer Grip warmer "ECS" (Electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse Sub-wire harness Ignition coil Spark plug Fuel injection relay Injector Fuel pump Throttle position sensor Intake air pressure sensor Speed sensor Camshaft sensor Barometric pressure sensor Thermo unit Air temperature sensor Grip warmer adjustment switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Frame ground...