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Owners Manual - Page 1
SNOWMOBILE
OWNER'S MANUAL
VK540EH
LIT-12628-02-24
8AC-28199-19
Owners Manual - Page 3
... dealer.
860-002
1 The frame number is the seventeen-digit number stamped on the frame of the machine. (See Fig. Å) 2 The engine number is stamped in ordering spare parts from your machine is stolen. ENGINE NUMBER (PRIMARY I .D. ESU00286
A
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
Identification numbers record A. KEY NUMBER:
861-011
C Record your frame number...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... of our customers. The most advanced production equipment and technology have made Yamaha one of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. This manual is expressly prohibited. VK540EH OWNER'S MANUAL © 2002 by a company wellknown for satisfactory service. is designed to ensure your Yamaha snowmobile. We are advised to consult a nearby Yamaha dealer who has the techniques...
Owners Manual - Page 5
This manual should be considered a permanent part of printing, there may be taken to avoid damage to the machine operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the machine.
If there is distinguished in product design and quality. BECOME ALERT! The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... ...5-7 TOW HITCH ...5-7 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 FUEL ...6-1 ENGINE OIL ...6-2 THROTTLE LEVER ...6-2 MANUAL STARTER ...6-2 THROTTLE OVERRIDE SYSTEM (T.O.R.S.) CHECK ...6-3 BRAKE ...6-4 V-BELT ...6-4 DRIVE V-BELT GUARD ...6-5 DRIVE TRACK ...6-5 SLIDE RUNNERS ...6-5 SKI/SKI RUNNER ...6-6 STEERING SYSTEM ...6-6 LIGHTS ...6-6 BATTERY ...6-6 FITTINGS/FASTENERS ...6-6 SERVICE TOOLS AND SPARE PARTS...
Owners Manual - Page 7
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...8-1 MAINTENANCE CHART ...8-1 TOOL KIT ...8-4 SPARK PLUG INSPECTION ...8-4 ENGINE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ...8-5 THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ...8-6 OIL PUMP CABLE ADJUSTMENT ...8-6 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT ...8-7 HIGH ... ...8-25 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 DIMENSIONS ...11-1 ENGINE ...11-1 CHASSIS ...11-1 ELECTRIC ...11-2 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12-1
Owners Manual - Page 8
... at that are not qualitatively equivalent to original parts. SPECIFIC EXCLUSIONS from the date of parts or accessories that time for the period of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY under warranty become the property of time stated herein, subject to : 1. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... or problem arises regarding warranty, first contact the owner of purchase. If you have the warranty extended to November 30 of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, as well as to bring your satisfaction at the time of "abnormal" strain, neglect, or abuse? A. Completely set up every new machine before sale. 2. May I perform...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... Motor Corporation, U.S.A. CHANGE OF ADDRESS
The federal government requires each manufacturer of a motor vehicle to maintain a complete, up -to-date registration record in accordance with federal law.
...and recall. has an up -to include the model, serial number, names, dates, and receipts. This list is shown on your warranty registration identification, your purchase. WARRANTY DEPARTMENT ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...the engine. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any of the machine, always perform the ...vehicle. 3. Your ability to the operator or bystanders.
851-006
3-1 Apply the parking brake before operating this machine. Never drive the machine with all labels before starting the engine.... Severe injury or death may overheat the brake disc and reduce braking ability. 6. Read the Owner's Manual...
Owners Manual - Page 18
... the carburetor fails to return to an idle when the thumb is released 3. stops the engine, make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before starting ı Run Ç Trouble 1 Carburetor switch 2 Throttle switch 3 Throttle cable 4 Throttle valve a "ON" b "OFF"
5-2 ESU00022...
Owners Manual - Page 24
... recommended.
6-1 Recommended fuel: Unleaded gasoline R+M Pump octane ; 88 or higher 2 Fuel tank capacity: Total: 31.0 L (6.8 Imp gal, 8.2 US gal)
801-011
WARNING
•
801-014
• •
800-021
Fuel is sufficient fuel in the tank. CAUTION: •
Oxygenated fuels ("gasohol") containing max. 5% of your body or clothing during inspection or repair.
ESU00074
FUEL Make sure there...
Owners Manual - Page 25
... LEVER Check the throttle lever operation before starting the engine.
• • •
Be sure that snow and /or ice does not enter into the fuel tank when refueling. It must open smoothly and spring back to idle when released.
816-025 ESU00088
MANUAL STARTER Check for damage.
815-006
6-2 Check the rope...
Owners Manual - Page 27
If the brake does not provide proper braking performance, inspect the brake for preventing brake lever damage when the machine is placed ... •
Be sure the V-belt guard is working properly. Never run the engine without the V-belt or with the brake.
WARNING
Do not operate the machine if you find any problem with the V-belt guard removed.
6-4
ESU00092
BRAKE (See page 8-14 for ...
Owners Manual - Page 42
... bleed the oil pump if necessary.
✽
Oil filter
Check condition. Replace if necessary. Replace if necessary. Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. Check operation. ✽ Repair if necessary.
6-2
Engine stop switch Throttle override system
✽
5-3 5-2, 6-3
It is changed. 8-10
Adjust the jets.
✽
Fan belt
Check wear and damage. Manual starter
Check operation...
Owners Manual - Page 45
... PLUG INSPECTION The spark plug is an important engine component and is too short, spark plug fouling and poor performance may result. If a spark plug shows a distinctly different color, there could indicate an intake track air leak or carburetion problem for most periodic maintenance and minor repair. Consult your dealer before changing to inspect...
Owners Manual - Page 50
...This is because there is less horsepower available, even with less power at high altitude makes the fuel/air ratio too rich, which can cause poor performance. Less air at high altitudes...plug fouling. Common problems are the most of the problems found in high altitude riding. ESU00157
HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENTS Operating at high altitude reduces the performance of a gasoline engine, about 3% ...
Owners Manual - Page 67
... settings not correct for repair.
9-1 B. "Hydrolock" (fuel has filled crankcase when vehicle was transported) ...Remove spark plug(s), turn over but doesn't start 1. Faulty wire connections ...Check connections or consult dealer. 2. Faulty spark plug(s) ...Replace spark plug(s). 2. above . Engine does not turn engine over several times with manual starter 1. Consult dealer...
Owners Manual - Page 68
... ...Consult dealer. 4. Secondary clutch worn or sticking ...Consult dealer. Clutch malfunction ...Consult dealer. 2. Engine does not upshift or downshift properly/engages harshly 1. Clutch settings incorrect for altitude/conditions ...Consult dealer. 3. J. Problem with correct belt. 2. I. Worn or damaged bearings ...Consult dealer. 3. G. Clutch offset incorrect ...Consult...
Owners Manual - Page 71
... Bore × Stroke Idle speed Engine oil type Carburetor type Fuel Axial fan cooled 2-stroke, 7-port Parallel 2-cylinders 535 cm3 73.0 × 64.0 mm (2.87 × 2.52 in) 1200 ± 100 r/min YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil MIKUNI B38-34 × 1 Unleaded gasoline R+M Pump octane ; 88 or higher 2 Electric and manual with recoil starter
Starting system...
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