Owners Manual
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... control system ...39 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...41 Tool kit ...43 Removing and installing the shroud and covers ...43 Checking the spark plugs ...45 Adjusting the engine idling speed ...46 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...47 Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...48 Checking the air filter ...49 High-altitude settings ...50 Valve clearance ...51 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...51 Cooling system ...54 V-belt ...56 Drive chain housing ...59 Brake...
... control system ...39 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...41 Tool kit ...43 Removing and installing the shroud and covers ...43 Checking the spark plugs ...45 Adjusting the engine idling speed ...46 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...47 Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...48 Checking the air filter ...49 High-altitude settings ...50 Valve clearance ...51 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...51 Cooling system ...54 V-belt ...56 Drive chain housing ...59 Brake...
Owners Manual
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... your safety. Wear protective clothing. Your ability to operate the snowmobile is in safe operating condition. G Prepare your snowmobile G G Be careful where you operate your snowmobile G G Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their function. Use on a ride. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. Such use on public streets, roads, or highways. Passengers are...
... your safety. Wear protective clothing. Your ability to operate the snowmobile is in safe operating condition. G Prepare your snowmobile G G Be careful where you operate your snowmobile G G Read the Owner's Manual and all of the operating controls and their function. Use on a ride. Never drive the snowmobile with another vehicle. Such use on public streets, roads, or highways. Passengers are...
Owners Manual
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... to the operator or bystanders. Safety information G Many surfaces such as hot water and space heaters, an open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can be present even if you can linger for an extended period of time. G Do not run the engine outdoors where engine exhaust can rapidly reach dangerous levels. Maintenance and storage G G G G G Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for Yamaha vehicles. A broken track, track fittings, or...
... to the operator or bystanders. Safety information G Many surfaces such as hot water and space heaters, an open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can be present even if you can linger for an extended period of time. G Do not run the engine outdoors where engine exhaust can rapidly reach dangerous levels. Maintenance and storage G G G G G Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for Yamaha vehicles. A broken track, track fittings, or...
Owners Manual
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... of the drive train. Start WARNING If the T.O.R.S. If the throttle valves or throttle cable malfunctions during operation, the T.O.R.S. Start The starting circuit is released. 10 The starter motor cranks the engine. Continuing to idle when it is switched on after the engine starts. [ECS00021] TIP The headlights and taillight come on . Off The ignition circuit is released. (See page 80 for the clutch engagement speed.) Idling Throttle lever Throttle valve T.O.R.S. On The ignition circuit is...
... of the drive train. Start WARNING If the T.O.R.S. If the throttle valves or throttle cable malfunctions during operation, the T.O.R.S. Start The starting circuit is released. 10 The starter motor cranks the engine. Continuing to idle when it is switched on after the engine starts. [ECS00021] TIP The headlights and taillight come on . Off The ignition circuit is released. (See page 80 for the clutch engagement speed.) Idling Throttle lever Throttle valve T.O.R.S. On The ignition circuit is...
Owners Manual
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..., change your doctor immediately. Control functions Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use alcohol deicers or water absorbing additives with oxygenated fuel. ECS00082 NOTICE G 1. The fuel tank should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of terrain or riding conditions. G Do not subject the shock absorbers to excessive gas pressure. 24 ESU10873 Suspension The suspension can cause injury or death. Recommended fuel: REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity...
..., change your doctor immediately. Control functions Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use alcohol deicers or water absorbing additives with oxygenated fuel. ECS00082 NOTICE G 1. The fuel tank should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of terrain or riding conditions. G Do not subject the shock absorbers to excessive gas pressure. 24 ESU10873 Suspension The suspension can cause injury or death. Recommended fuel: REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Fuel tank capacity...
Owners Manual
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... when the engine starts. Operation ESU13500 Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become familiar with : G an engine oil pressure switch to stop the engine in case an engine oil pressure drop is detected. EWS00201 WARNING Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can be sure to place the snowmobile on a level surface, and then turn the key in the run position. If the engine does not start , release the switch, wait...
... when the engine starts. Operation ESU13500 Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become familiar with : G an engine oil pressure switch to stop the engine in case an engine oil pressure drop is detected. EWS00201 WARNING Failure to familiarize yourself with the controls can be sure to place the snowmobile on a level surface, and then turn the key in the run position. If the engine does not start , release the switch, wait...
Owners Manual
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... attention to the safety information on page 31 to start the engine. Braking EWS00220 WARNING G Learning to ride your snowmobile at low speeds, even if you approach a curve, slow down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Do not attempt to turn the handlebar in a large flat area with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. The beginning...
... attention to the safety information on page 31 to start the engine. Braking EWS00220 WARNING G Learning to ride your snowmobile at low speeds, even if you approach a curve, slow down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Do not attempt to turn the handlebar in a large flat area with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. The beginning...
Owners Manual
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... EWS00231 WARNING Operation on slopes can be accomplished by leaning forward and, on steeper inclines, standing on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar. (Also see "Traversing a slope".) Slow down as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may be on the other vehicles or people...
... EWS00231 WARNING Operation on slopes can be accomplished by leaning forward and, on steeper inclines, standing on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar. (Also see "Traversing a slope".) Slow down as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may be on the other vehicles or people...
Owners Manual
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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 * * Valve clearance Crankcase breather system Fuel line Idle speed Fuel injection Exhaust system • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check fuel hose for...
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 * * Valve clearance Crankcase breather system Fuel line Idle speed Fuel injection Exhaust system • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. • Check breather hose for cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary. • Check fuel hose for...
Owners Manual
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... Model: CR9EB EWS00710 3 2 4 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Pass the brake hose, throttle cable, parking brake cable and wire harness through the cable guide, place the cable guide in the original position, and then tighten the quick fastener screws. 2. If the reach is too short, carbon will cause any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, there could indicate an intake track air leak or carburetion problem for that cylinder. Connect the main switch coupler...
... Model: CR9EB EWS00710 3 2 4 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Pass the brake hose, throttle cable, parking brake cable and wire harness through the cable guide, place the cable guide in the original position, and then tighten the quick fastener screws. 2. If the reach is too short, carbon will cause any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, there could indicate an intake track air leak or carburetion problem for that cylinder. Connect the main switch coupler...
Owners Manual
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... engine idling speed. 1. Spark plug tightening torque: 12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf) ECS00382 1. Periodic maintenance and adjustment 4. Remove the shroud, the left and right side covers, and the top cover. (See page 43 for removal procedures.) Start the engine and warm it up the headlight unit. 1 1 1. Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to engine...
... engine idling speed. 1. Spark plug tightening torque: 12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kgf, 9.0 ft·lbf) ECS00382 1. Periodic maintenance and adjustment 4. Remove the shroud, the left and right side covers, and the top cover. (See page 43 for removal procedures.) Start the engine and warm it up the headlight unit. 1 1 1. Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to engine...
Owners Manual
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... the parking brake. 2. If the brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to an accident. Install the right side cover and the shroud. Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. Place the snowmobile on the drive chain housing. Periodic maintenance and adjustment Recommended drive chain oil: SAE 75W or 80W API GL-3 Gear oil 5. ESU13540 Brake and parking brake EWS00440 WARNING...
... the parking brake. 2. If the brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to an accident. Install the right side cover and the shroud. Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. Place the snowmobile on the drive chain housing. Periodic maintenance and adjustment Recommended drive chain oil: SAE 75W or 80W API GL-3 Gear oil 5. ESU13540 Brake and parking brake EWS00440 WARNING...
Owners Manual
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... replaced by a Yamaha dealer. Measure 20 mm (0.79 in vapor lock. Measure the drive sprocket tooth width at the height measured in ) 7. 8. Check that water does not enter the master cylinder when refilling. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of a drive sprocket tooth. 2. If any fluid. Periodic maintenance and adjustment 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. ECS00550 Extrovert drive...
... replaced by a Yamaha dealer. Measure 20 mm (0.79 in vapor lock. Measure the drive sprocket tooth width at the height measured in ) 7. 8. Check that water does not enter the master cylinder when refilling. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of a drive sprocket tooth. 2. If any fluid. Periodic maintenance and adjustment 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. ECS00550 Extrovert drive...
Owners Manual
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...) fuse "FAN" (radiator fan) fuse Spare fuse "ECS" (electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse 13. Periodic maintenance and adjustment Specified fuses: Main fuse: 40.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A Headlight fuse: 20.0 A Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 3.0 A Ignition fuse: 20.0 A Backup fuse: 3.0 A Radiator fan fuse: 4.0 A ECS fuse: 10.0 A Spare fuses: 20.0 A, 10.0 A, 4.0 A, 3.0 A 10. Connect the headlight couplers and speedometer coupler, and then install the headlight unit, making sure to the specified torque. Install the headlight unit bolts, and...
...) fuse "FAN" (radiator fan) fuse Spare fuse "ECS" (electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse 13. Periodic maintenance and adjustment Specified fuses: Main fuse: 40.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A Headlight fuse: 20.0 A Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 3.0 A Ignition fuse: 20.0 A Backup fuse: 3.0 A Radiator fan fuse: 4.0 A ECS fuse: 10.0 A Spare fuses: 20.0 A, 10.0 A, 4.0 A, 3.0 A 10. Connect the headlight couplers and speedometer coupler, and then install the headlight unit, making sure to the specified torque. Install the headlight unit bolts, and...
Owners Manual
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.... Troubleshooting ESU12384 Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system No fuel supplied to the rubber engine mounting, the snowmobile frame is an important safety device; malfunction: Disconnect the throttle switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to the connecting lead terminals. G 2. EWS00570 WARNING G G Connect the jumper cables only to bypass the T.O.R.S. Discharged battery If the battery is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system...
.... Troubleshooting ESU12384 Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system No fuel supplied to the rubber engine mounting, the snowmobile frame is an important safety device; malfunction: Disconnect the throttle switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to the connecting lead terminals. G 2. EWS00570 WARNING G G Connect the jumper cables only to bypass the T.O.R.S. Discharged battery If the battery is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system...
Owners Manual
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..., covers, windshields, headlight lenses, meter lenses, etc. Do not use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing. This is used , consult a Yamaha dealer. An alternate method is running. Use Yamaha Mud, Grease, and Engine Cleaner, or an equivalent product, to remove the intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while the engine is to loosen mud, grease, and grime. NOTICE: Do not simply start the engine...
..., covers, windshields, headlight lenses, meter lenses, etc. Do not use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing. This is used , consult a Yamaha dealer. An alternate method is running. Use Yamaha Mud, Grease, and Engine Cleaner, or an equivalent product, to remove the intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while the engine is to loosen mud, grease, and grime. NOTICE: Do not simply start the engine...
Owners Manual
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... ONLY Minimum pump octane (R+M)/2: 86 Starting system: Electric starter Chassis: Drive track: Material: Molded rubber, fiberglass-rod reinforced Type: Internal drive type Width: 381 mm (15.0 in) Deflection: 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) Length on ground: RX10GT 768 mm (30.2 in) RX10LTGT 960 mm (37.8 in) Rear suspension: Type: Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel: Material: Polyethylene Number of teeth: 9 Transmission: Clutch type: Automatic centrifugal...
... ONLY Minimum pump octane (R+M)/2: 86 Starting system: Electric starter Chassis: Drive track: Material: Molded rubber, fiberglass-rod reinforced Type: Internal drive type Width: 381 mm (15.0 in) Deflection: 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) Length on ground: RX10GT 768 mm (30.2 in) RX10LTGT 960 mm (37.8 in) Rear suspension: Type: Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel: Material: Polyethylene Number of teeth: 9 Transmission: Clutch type: Automatic centrifugal...
Owners Manual
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... parts or accessories that are not covered by this warranty shall include parts replaced due to any failures to faulty workmanship or material from the date of manufacture and that the vehicle is free from the original purchaser to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. 5. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from...
... parts or accessories that are not covered by this warranty shall include parts replaced due to any failures to faulty workmanship or material from the date of manufacture and that the vehicle is free from the original purchaser to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide runners, and track. Abnormal strain, neglect, or abuse. 5. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from...
Owners Manual
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... the time of sale, and upon your request at the time of your name and new mailing address. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. When contacting Yamaha Motor Corporation,...handled at the dealer level, this warranty. A. Your Yamaha snowmobile dealer has the information and experience necessary to contact Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., for his setup, service and warranty repair work. be sure to -date list of the dealership. If you should I contact if I have purchased your new snowmobile, please advise us of a motor vehicle...
... the time of sale, and upon your request at the time of your name and new mailing address. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. When contacting Yamaha Motor Corporation,...handled at the dealer level, this warranty. A. Your Yamaha snowmobile dealer has the information and experience necessary to contact Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., for his setup, service and warranty repair work. be sure to -date list of the dealership. If you should I contact if I have purchased your new snowmobile, please advise us of a motor vehicle...
Owners Manual
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... A Air filter, checking...49 Auxiliary DC jack ...18 B Battery...69 Brake and parking brake ...60 Brake lever ...19 Break-in...32 C Control rod, adjusting ...27 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...17 Cooling system...54 D Drive chain housing...59 Drive guard...21 Drive track and slide runners ...64 Drive track life, maximizing ...36 Driving ...37 E Engine idling speed, adjusting ...46 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...51 Engine stop switch ...17 Extrovert drive sprocket ...62 F Fittings and fasteners...69 Fuel ...23 Fuel level warning...
... A Air filter, checking...49 Auxiliary DC jack ...18 B Battery...69 Brake and parking brake ...60 Brake lever ...19 Break-in...32 C Control rod, adjusting ...27 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...17 Cooling system...54 D Drive chain housing...59 Drive guard...21 Drive track and slide runners ...64 Drive track life, maximizing ...36 Driving ...37 E Engine idling speed, adjusting ...46 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...51 Engine stop switch ...17 Extrovert drive sprocket ...62 F Fittings and fasteners...69 Fuel ...23 Fuel level warning...