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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... wires could collide with the parking brake applied. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. G Prepare your snowmobile, you ride. When you ride your snowmobile G G Be careful where you must know and use the vehicle to hazards. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use is designed to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of control. Carrying a passenger...
... wires could collide with the parking brake applied. Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. G Prepare your snowmobile, you ride. When you ride your snowmobile G G Be careful where you must know and use the vehicle to hazards. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use is designed to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of control. Carrying a passenger...
Owners Manual
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... cause severe personal injury. Fuel may also make the snowmobile illegal to keep it in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as windows and doors. G Do not run the engine indoors. Also, deadly levels of time. G Do not run the engine in a stable and level position. Maintenance and storage G G G G G Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for an extended period of carbon monoxide can...
... cause severe personal injury. Fuel may also make the snowmobile illegal to keep it in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as windows and doors. G Do not run the engine indoors. Also, deadly levels of time. G Do not run the engine in a stable and level position. Maintenance and storage G G G G G Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for an extended period of carbon monoxide can...
Owners Manual
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Start WARNING If the T.O.R.S. will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of control or damage. Riding Squeezed Open Engine runs properly. Off The ignition circuit is switched on. Start The starting circuit is switched on after the engine starts. [ECS00021] TIP The headlights and taillight come on . The starter motor cranks the engine. Continuing to operate with a malfunction could cause loss of the drive train. Malfunction Released Open T.O.R.S. The key can...
Start WARNING If the T.O.R.S. will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of control or damage. Riding Squeezed Open Engine runs properly. Off The ignition circuit is switched on. Start The starting circuit is switched on after the engine starts. [ECS00021] TIP The headlights and taillight come on . The starter motor cranks the engine. Continuing to operate with a malfunction could cause loss of the drive train. Malfunction Released Open T.O.R.S. The key can...
Owners Manual
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... the fuel tank cap is not recommended. Control functions Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use alcohol deicers or water absorbing additives with soap and water. Maximum fuel level 3. 4. EWS00151 EWS00680 WARNING Gasoline is poisonous and can be adjusted to suit rider preference. G Do not subject the shock absorbers to prevent engine damage. G G G Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maximum 5% of terrain or riding conditions. If...
... the fuel tank cap is not recommended. Control functions Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use alcohol deicers or water absorbing additives with soap and water. Maximum fuel level 3. 4. EWS00151 EWS00680 WARNING Gasoline is poisonous and can be adjusted to suit rider preference. G Do not subject the shock absorbers to prevent engine damage. G G G Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maximum 5% of terrain or riding conditions. If...
Owners Manual
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... start the engine after this system has stopped the engine, be started after the engine starts. The starter motor cannot be as short as possible to prevent overheating. EWS00201 WARNING Failure to familiarize yourself with : G an engine oil pressure switch to stop switch is in the run position. ESU13211 2. To start position and release it stops. Operation ESU13500 Read the Owner's Manual carefully to the off position. 1 2 1. If there is idling...
... start the engine after this system has stopped the engine, be started after the engine starts. The starter motor cannot be as short as possible to prevent overheating. EWS00201 WARNING Failure to familiarize yourself with : G an engine oil pressure switch to stop switch is in the run position. ESU13211 2. To start position and release it stops. Operation ESU13500 Read the Owner's Manual carefully to the off position. 1 2 1. If there is idling...
Owners Manual
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... the key to become familiar with operating your snowmobile. Do not attempt to the inside of the snowmobile will start out and accelerate 1. 2. G Many surfaces such as the turn . As you do so, put your weight on the running board to operate at maximum performance until you are totally familiar with added safety and a more reliable snowmobile. The V-belt clutch...
... the key to become familiar with operating your snowmobile. Do not attempt to the inside of the snowmobile will start out and accelerate 1. 2. G Many surfaces such as the turn . As you do so, put your weight on the running board to operate at maximum performance until you are totally familiar with added safety and a more reliable snowmobile. The V-belt clutch...
Owners Manual
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... steeper inclines, standing on the throttle or steer to lock, causing a loss of the turn to a minimum. If necessary, gradually let off 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 control. Follow these instructions to loss...
... steeper inclines, standing on the throttle or steer to lock, causing a loss of the turn to a minimum. If necessary, gradually let off 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 control. Follow these instructions to loss...
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...
... 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...
Owners Manual
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... distance from the spark plug gasket seat to diagnose such problems yourself. 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. Spark plugs are easy to use a spark plug with the engine. Always use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. Quick fastener screw Top cover Auxiliary DC jack Main switch To install the...
... distance from the spark plug gasket seat to diagnose such problems yourself. 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. Spark plugs are easy to use a spark plug with the engine. Always use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. Quick fastener screw Top cover Auxiliary DC jack Main switch To install the...
Owners Manual
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... specification. Turn the idle adjusting screw in ) When installing the spark plug, always clean the gasket surface. Idle adjusting screw NOTICE Make sure that the spark plug caps are securely installed. Adjusting the engine idling speed 1. 2. Remove the headlight unit bolts, and then lift up . 3. 46 ESU11803 Standard engine idling speed: 1400-1600 r/min 6. Spark plug reach Before installing any grime from the threads and tighten the spark plug to engine vibration. Otherwise the spark plug caps...
... specification. Turn the idle adjusting screw in ) When installing the spark plug, always clean the gasket surface. Idle adjusting screw NOTICE Make sure that the spark plug caps are securely installed. Adjusting the engine idling speed 1. 2. Remove the headlight unit bolts, and then lift up . 3. 46 ESU11803 Standard engine idling speed: 1400-1600 r/min 6. Spark plug reach Before installing any grime from the threads and tighten the spark plug to engine vibration. Otherwise the spark plug caps...
Owners Manual
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... right side cover. (See page 43 for removal procedures.) 3. Chain tension adjusting bolt 4. Periodic maintenance and adjustment Recommended drive chain oil: SAE 75W or 80W API GL-3 Gear oil 5. To adjust the chain tension 1. Test the brake at a low speed when starting out to an accident. Notch 2. Locknut 2. ESU13540 Brake and parking brake EWS00440 WARNING G G 1. Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system...
... right side cover. (See page 43 for removal procedures.) 3. Chain tension adjusting bolt 4. Periodic maintenance and adjustment Recommended drive chain oil: SAE 75W or 80W API GL-3 Gear oil 5. To adjust the chain tension 1. Test the brake at a low speed when starting out to an accident. Notch 2. Locknut 2. ESU13540 Brake and parking brake EWS00440 WARNING G G 1. Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system...
Owners Manual
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... bolt Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 1. G All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder G The brake hose ESU13611 Checking the brake fluid level EWS00460 WARNING Be careful that the brake fluid is necessary when the following parts are damaged or leaking. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of a drive sprocket tooth. 2. Changing the brake fluid EWS00471 WARNING Make sure that the brake fluid and the following components are replaced during the periodic maintenance...
... bolt Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 1. G All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder G The brake hose ESU13611 Checking the brake fluid level EWS00460 WARNING Be careful that the brake fluid is necessary when the following parts are damaged or leaking. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of a drive sprocket tooth. 2. Changing the brake fluid EWS00471 WARNING Make sure that the brake fluid and the following components are replaced during the periodic maintenance...
Owners Manual
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"HEAD" (headlight) fuse "SIG" (signaling system) fuse "DC TERM" (auxiliary DC jack) fuse "IGN" (ignition) fuse "BACK UP" (backup) fuse "FAN" (radiator fan) fuse Spare fuse "ECS" (electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse 13. Connect the negative battery lead. 11. Connect the headlight couplers and speedometer coupler, and then install the headlight unit, making sure to the specified torque. Headlight unit bolt tightening torque: 3 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf) 72 Install the air filter case...
"HEAD" (headlight) fuse "SIG" (signaling system) fuse "DC TERM" (auxiliary DC jack) fuse "IGN" (ignition) fuse "BACK UP" (backup) fuse "FAN" (radiator fan) fuse Spare fuse "ECS" (electronically controlled rear shock absorber) fuse 13. Connect the negative battery lead. 11. Connect the headlight couplers and speedometer coupler, and then install the headlight unit, making sure to the specified torque. Headlight unit bolt tightening torque: 3 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf) 72 Install the air filter case...
Owners Manual
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... the spark plugs dry. malfunction: Disconnect the throttle switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to inspect. is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. 74 Due to each other lead. Fuel system No fuel supplied to combustion chamber • No fuel in the case of the snowmobile. Replace if necessary. ↓ • Faulty ignition system: Ask a Yamaha dealer...
... the spark plugs dry. malfunction: Disconnect the throttle switch connectors and connect the wire harness connectors together to inspect. is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. 74 Due to each other lead. Fuel system No fuel supplied to combustion chamber • No fuel in the case of the snowmobile. Replace if necessary. ↓ • Faulty ignition system: Ask a Yamaha dealer...
Owners Manual
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..., brake fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to clean plastic. NOTICE: Do not simply start the engine when in contact with a windshield: Do not use high-pressure washers or steam-jet cleaners since they will cause dulling or scratching. An alternate method is to remove the intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while the engine...
..., brake fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to clean plastic. NOTICE: Do not simply start the engine when in contact with a windshield: Do not use high-pressure washers or steam-jet cleaners since they will cause dulling or scratching. An alternate method is to remove the intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while 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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..., repair or replace, at the time of proper maintenance are not covered by this warranty. Consumer information ESU12500 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. hereby warrants that it is free from the date of time stated herein, subject to remain in the continental United States will be warranted for the balance of one (1) year from defects in the appropriate Owner's Manual. In order for warranty...
..., repair or replace, at the time of proper maintenance are not covered by this warranty. Consumer information ESU12500 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. hereby warrants that it is free from the date of time stated herein, subject to remain in the continental United States will be warranted for the balance of one (1) year from defects in the appropriate Owner's Manual. In order for warranty...
Owners Manual
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... any questions about this person is expected to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. by sending a postcard listing your snowmobile model name, engine serial number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as it to your satisfaction at the time of the dealership. If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the owner of sale, and upon your name and new mailing address...
... any questions about this person is expected to Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. by sending a postcard listing your snowmobile model name, engine serial number, dealer number (or dealer's name) as it to your satisfaction at the time of the dealership. If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the owner of sale, and upon your name and new mailing address...
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...