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... Oil level warning indicator ...16 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...16 Self-diagnosis device ...16 Drive select switch (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) ...17 Engine stop switch ...17 Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS" ...18 Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch ...18 Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT) ...18 Brake lever ...19 Parking brake lever ...19 Shroud latches (PZ50VT) ...19 Shroud and covers ...20 Drive guard ...V-belt holder (PZ50VT) ...Passenger grip warmer switch (PZ50VT) ...Backrest (PZ50VT) ...Storage pouch ...Rear carrier (PZ50VT) ...Fuel ...Suspension...
... Oil level warning indicator ...16 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...16 Self-diagnosis device ...16 Drive select switch (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) ...17 Engine stop switch ...17 Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS" ...18 Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch ...18 Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT) ...18 Brake lever ...19 Parking brake lever ...19 Shroud latches (PZ50VT) ...19 Shroud and covers ...20 Drive guard ...V-belt holder (PZ50VT) ...Passenger grip warmer switch (PZ50VT) ...Backrest (PZ50VT) ...Storage pouch ...Rear carrier (PZ50VT) ...Fuel ...Suspension...
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... overheat the brake disc and reduce braking ability. You may need help if you run out of fuel, have an accident, or damage your safety. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. Passengers are designed to minimize your snowmobile G G Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their...or taking drugs. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Failure to hazards. G Prepare your snowmobile. Such use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of control and may result if you ignore any control or function you do not ...
... overheat the brake disc and reduce braking ability. You may need help if you run out of fuel, have an accident, or damage your safety. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. Passengers are designed to minimize your snowmobile G G Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their...or taking drugs. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Failure to hazards. G Prepare your snowmobile. Such use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of control and may result if you ignore any control or function you do not ...
Owners Manual
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... the snowmobile with fuel in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as hot water and space heaters, an open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death. The best braking method on your snowmobile unsafe for Yamaha vehicles. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide...
... the snowmobile with fuel in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as hot water and space heaters, an open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventually death. The best braking method on your snowmobile unsafe for Yamaha vehicles. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide...
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Throttle lever 8. "SELECT" button 13. Fuel level warning indicator 14. Self-diagnosis warning indicator 17. Fuel meter indicator 21. Knock control system "KCS" indicator light 25. Headlight beam switch 5. "RESET" button 12. Reverse "R" indicator light (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) 23. Grip warmer indicator 29. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 4. Drive "D" indicator light (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) 22. Low coolant temperature indicator light 27. Warning light 28. Parking brake lever 3. Auxiliary DC...
Throttle lever 8. "SELECT" button 13. Fuel level warning indicator 14. Self-diagnosis warning indicator 17. Fuel meter indicator 21. Knock control system "KCS" indicator light 25. Headlight beam switch 5. "RESET" button 12. Reverse "R" indicator light (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) 23. Grip warmer indicator 29. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 4. Drive "D" indicator light (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) 22. Low coolant temperature indicator light 27. Warning light 28. Parking brake lever 3. Auxiliary DC...
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... . ESU10312 WARNING If the T.O.R.S. Throttle lever Once the engine is switched on after it is idling. The key can be started . Regulate the speed of control or damage. Throttle lever ESU10321 Engine overheating prevention system 1. On 3. is released. Control functions ESU10292 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. The various positions are described below. 1. Off 2. The starter motor cranks the engine. Continuing to less than the clutch engagement speed if the...
... . ESU10312 WARNING If the T.O.R.S. Throttle lever Once the engine is switched on after it is idling. The key can be started . Regulate the speed of control or damage. Throttle lever ESU10321 Engine overheating prevention system 1. On 3. is released. Control functions ESU10292 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. The various positions are described below. 1. Off 2. The starter motor cranks the engine. Continuing to less than the clutch engagement speed if the...
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... in any service. Consult a Yamaha dealer. ESU10872 Suspension The suspension can be required to prevent engine damage. Gasohol containing methanol is not used , although richer jetting may not perform as it should be adjusted to the same setting. G Do not subject the shock absorbers to an open the cylinder assemblies. The fuel tank should . Control functions Recommended fuel: PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity: PZ50...
... in any service. Consult a Yamaha dealer. ESU10872 Suspension The suspension can be required to prevent engine damage. Gasohol containing methanol is not used , although richer jetting may not perform as it should be adjusted to the same setting. G Do not subject the shock absorbers to an open the cylinder assemblies. The fuel tank should . Control functions Recommended fuel: PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity: PZ50...
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... early. The V-belt clutch will engage and you will start out and accelerate 1. 2. Improper use of the throttle and brake, and master turning techniques in tighter curves. Do not allow anyone to loss of the turn . Be alert, plan ahead, and begin riding your snowmobile. WARNING Operation on page 36 to tip. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. Improper riding techniques...
... early. The V-belt clutch will engage and you will start out and accelerate 1. 2. Improper use of the throttle and brake, and master turning techniques in tighter curves. Do not allow anyone to loss of the turn . Be alert, plan ahead, and begin riding your snowmobile. WARNING Operation on page 36 to tip. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. Improper riding techniques...
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... page 5 for the emission control system Items marked with snowmobile service, have a Yamaha dealer perform service. The most efficient condition possible. EWS00700 WARNING Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified. EWS00341 WARNING Failure to properly maintain the snowmobile or performing maintenance activities incorrectly may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning...
... page 5 for the emission control system Items marked with snowmobile service, have a Yamaha dealer perform service. The most efficient condition possible. EWS00700 WARNING Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified. EWS00341 WARNING Failure to properly maintain the snowmobile or performing maintenance activities incorrectly may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL ITEM REMARKS 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) EVERY Seasonally or 4000 km (2500 mi) (200 hr) PAGE * Crankcase breather system Fuel line Idle speed Fuel injection Exhaust system • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check and adjust idle speed. • Adjust synchronization. • Check for leakage. • Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. - * * * * - 53 - - 46
Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL ITEM REMARKS 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) EVERY Seasonally or 4000 km (2500 mi) (200 hr) PAGE * Crankcase breather system Fuel line Idle speed Fuel injection Exhaust system • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check and adjust idle speed. • Adjust synchronization. • Check for leakage. • Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. - * * * * - 53 - - 46
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... WARNING Be sure to use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification. Always use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. If the reach is too short, carbon will form on the exposed threads resulting in or out to engine vibration. Spark plug reach: 19.0 mm (0.75 in several different thread lengths. Otherwise the spark plug caps could be damaged due to adjust the engine idling speed...
... WARNING Be sure to use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification. Always use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. If the reach is too short, carbon will form on the exposed threads resulting in or out to engine vibration. Spark plug reach: 19.0 mm (0.75 in several different thread lengths. Otherwise the spark plug caps could be damaged due to adjust the engine idling speed...
Owners Manual
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... use , resulting in the oil tank. EWS00370 WARNING Engine oil is less air as altitude increases. Be sure to ride. To check the engine oil level 1. Your snowmobile utilizes an electronic fuel injection system that delivers the optimal air/fuel ratio required by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in burns. Less air means less oxygen available for the drive chain gears and V-belt clutch to be adjusted when...
... use , resulting in the oil tank. EWS00370 WARNING Engine oil is less air as altitude increases. Be sure to ride. To check the engine oil level 1. Your snowmobile utilizes an electronic fuel injection system that delivers the optimal air/fuel ratio required by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in burns. Less air means less oxygen available for the drive chain gears and V-belt clutch to be adjusted when...
Owners Manual
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... 49 for several minutes, and then turn it up for removal procedure.) 4. Connect the oil level gauge coupler. 9. Oil filler cap 7. Oil level gauge coupler 2. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) 8. Remove the bottom panel and the right lower cover. 1. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler cap. 8. To change the engine oil (without oil filter cartridge replacement) 1. Place an oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used...
... 49 for several minutes, and then turn it up for removal procedure.) 4. Connect the oil level gauge coupler. 9. Oil filler cap 7. Oil level gauge coupler 2. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) 8. Remove the bottom panel and the right lower cover. 1. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler cap. 8. To change the engine oil (without oil filter cartridge replacement) 1. Place an oil pan under the oil tank to collect the used...
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... fuse could cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. Negative battery lead 3. "HEAD" (headlight) fuse "SIG" (signal) fuse "GEAR" (electric shift reverse system) fuse "IGN" (ignition) fuse "FAN" (radiator fan) fuse Spare fuse 74 Fuel injection system fuse PZ50 1 1. Replace the blown fuse with one of the proper amperage. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Spare fuse 3. Remove the right side cover. (See page 49 for removal procedures.) Disconnect the negative battery lead by removing the bolt. 1. Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU12353 Replacing a fuse EWS00550 WARNING Be...
... fuse could cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. Negative battery lead 3. "HEAD" (headlight) fuse "SIG" (signal) fuse "GEAR" (electric shift reverse system) fuse "IGN" (ignition) fuse "FAN" (radiator fan) fuse Spare fuse 74 Fuel injection system fuse PZ50 1 1. Replace the blown fuse with one of the proper amperage. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Spare fuse 3. Remove the right side cover. (See page 49 for removal procedures.) Disconnect the negative battery lead by removing the bolt. 1. Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU12353 Replacing a fuse EWS00550 WARNING Be...
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...Periodic maintenance and adjustment PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT Specified fuses: Main fuse: 40.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A "HEAD" (headlight) fuse: 20.0 A "SIG" (signal) fuse: 7.5 A "DC TERM" (auxiliary DC jack) fuse: PZ50GT 3.0 A PZ50MT 3.0 A PZ50RT 3.0 A PZ50VT 3.0 A "IGN" (ignition) fuse: 20.0 A "FAN" (radiator fan motor) fuse: 15.0 A "GEAR" (electric shift reverse system) fuse: 4.0 A Spare fuses: 20.0 A 15.0 A 7.5 A 4.0 A 3.0 A (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) 4. 5. "HEAD" (headlight) fuse "SIG" (signal) fuse "DC TERM" (auxiliary DC jack) fuse "IGN" (ignition) fuse "FAN...
...Periodic maintenance and adjustment PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT Specified fuses: Main fuse: 40.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A "HEAD" (headlight) fuse: 20.0 A "SIG" (signal) fuse: 7.5 A "DC TERM" (auxiliary DC jack) fuse: PZ50GT 3.0 A PZ50MT 3.0 A PZ50RT 3.0 A PZ50VT 3.0 A "IGN" (ignition) fuse: 20.0 A "FAN" (radiator fan motor) fuse: 15.0 A "GEAR" (electric shift reverse system) fuse: 4.0 A Spare fuses: 20.0 A 15.0 A 7.5 A 4.0 A 3.0 A (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) 4. 5. "HEAD" (headlight) fuse "SIG" (signal) fuse "DC TERM" (auxiliary DC jack) fuse "IGN" (ignition) fuse "FAN...
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... and cylinder: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. ↓ • T.O.R.S. Apply the parking brake and turn the main switch to the fully closed position. is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. Discharged battery If the battery is an important safety device; This can be started using a fully-charged 12-volt battery and jumper cables. G 2. Electrical system G Poor spark or no spark • Spark plugs are...
... and cylinder: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. ↓ • T.O.R.S. Apply the parking brake and turn the main switch to the fully closed position. is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. Discharged battery If the battery is an important safety device; This can be started using a fully-charged 12-volt battery and jumper cables. G 2. Electrical system G Poor spark or no spark • Spark plugs are...
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... inspect. Air in drive chain and sprockets 1. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Leaking coolant: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Problem with flat spots: Replace. Drive track does not move 1. 2. 3. Worn or damaged drive track: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. V-belt twists 1. 2. 3. Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Noise or excessive vibration in cooling system: Bleed the cooling system...
... inspect. Air in drive chain and sprockets 1. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Leaking coolant: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Problem with flat spots: Replace. Drive track does not move 1. 2. 3. Worn or damaged drive track: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. V-belt twists 1. 2. 3. Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Noise or excessive vibration in cooling system: Bleed the cooling system...
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..., and to enter the engine. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to clean plastic. Use only a soft, clean cloth or sponge with strong or abrasive cleaning products, solvent or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust removers or inhibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. An alternate method is to guard against deterioration. marks. If the windshield is used , because the...
..., and to enter the engine. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to clean plastic. Use only a soft, clean cloth or sponge with strong or abrasive cleaning products, solvent or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust removers or inhibitors, brake fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. An alternate method is to guard against deterioration. marks. If the windshield is used , because the...
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... than those resulting from the factory. Give notice to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. You may locate your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer through your local telephone directory. DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer will be to conform at the time of the snowmobile's warranty period. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY...
... than those resulting from the factory. Give notice to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. You may locate your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer through your local telephone directory. DURING THE PERIOD OF WARRANTY any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer will be to conform at the time of the snowmobile's warranty period. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY...
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... necessary to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each Yamaha snowmobile dealer is expected to contact Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., for his setup, service and warranty repair work. This list is expected to : 1. Mail to: CUSTOMER SERVICE If your snowmobile model name, engine serial number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as it to your satisfaction at the time of sale, and upon...
... necessary to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. CHANGE OF ADDRESS The federal government requires each Yamaha snowmobile dealer is expected to contact Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., for his setup, service and warranty repair work. This list is expected to : 1. Mail to: CUSTOMER SERVICE If your snowmobile model name, engine serial number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as it to your satisfaction at the time of sale, and upon...
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... blocks, adjusting ...31 A Air filter, checking...55 Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT) ...18 B Backrest (PZ50VT)...22 Battery...73 Brake and parking brake ...64 Brake lever ...19 Break-in...37 C Center shock absorber and rear torsion springs, adjusting spring preload ...29 Control rods, adjusting (PZ50VT)...32 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...16 Cooling system...60 D Drive and reverse indicator lights (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) ...14 Drive chain housing...63 Drive guard...21 Drive select switch (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT...
... blocks, adjusting ...31 A Air filter, checking...55 Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT) ...18 B Backrest (PZ50VT)...22 Battery...73 Brake and parking brake ...64 Brake lever ...19 Break-in...37 C Center shock absorber and rear torsion springs, adjusting spring preload ...29 Control rods, adjusting (PZ50VT)...32 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...16 Cooling system...60 D Drive and reverse indicator lights (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT) ...14 Drive chain housing...63 Drive guard...21 Drive select switch (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT...