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......5-12 Drive guard ...5-12 V-belt holders ...5-13 Storage compartment ...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 ...6-8 Skis and ski runners ...6-9 Steering system...6-9 Lights ...6-9 Air filter ...6-10 Fittings and fasteners ...6-10 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-10 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine...
......5-12 Drive guard ...5-12 V-belt holders ...5-13 Storage compartment ...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 ...6-8 Skis and ski runners ...6-9 Steering system...6-9 Lights ...6-9 Air filter ...6-10 Fittings and fasteners ...6-10 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-10 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine...
Owners Manual
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...10 Changing the engine oil...8-11 Cooling system ...8-13 V-belt replacement ...8-15 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-17 Checking the brake pads...8-19 Checking the parking brake pads...8-19 Checking the brake fluid level...8-20 Brake fluid replacement...8-20 Suspension...8-20 Drive track adjustment...8-26 Ski alignment ...8-28 Handlebar adjustment ...8-28 Lubrication ...8-30 Headlight bulb replacement...8-31 Headlight beam adjustment...8-31 Battery ...8-32 Fuse replacement...8-32 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11...
...10 Changing the engine oil...8-11 Cooling system ...8-13 V-belt replacement ...8-15 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-17 Checking the brake pads...8-19 Checking the parking brake pads...8-19 Checking the brake fluid level...8-20 Brake fluid replacement...8-20 Suspension...8-20 Drive track adjustment...8-26 Ski alignment ...8-28 Handlebar adjustment ...8-28 Lubrication ...8-30 Headlight bulb replacement...8-31 Headlight beam adjustment...8-31 Battery ...8-32 Fuse replacement...8-32 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11...
Owners Manual
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... visit your warranty expires with Yamaha Extended Service. We urge you get the Y.E.S. Yamaha Service Marketing P .O. is flexible. In addition, Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection (TRIP) is honored at no mileage limitations. This superb coverage goes into effect when you need . coverage is included at any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service: replacement vehicle rental, emergency towing, phone calls...
... visit your warranty expires with Yamaha Extended Service. We urge you get the Y.E.S. Yamaha Service Marketing P .O. is flexible. In addition, Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection (TRIP) is honored at no mileage limitations. This superb coverage goes into effect when you need . coverage is included at any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service: replacement vehicle rental, emergency towing, phone calls...
Owners Manual
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... drugs. For safety and proper care of control. 4. Apply the parking brake before operating this snowmobile. Passengers are prohibited. Your ability to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Read the Owner's Manual and all of the following for proper operation every time before starting the engine. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use the following . ESU00008 3- Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your snowmobile...
... drugs. For safety and proper care of control. 4. Apply the parking brake before operating this snowmobile. Passengers are prohibited. Your ability to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Read the Owner's Manual and all of the following for proper operation every time before starting the engine. This snowmobile was not manufactured for use the following . ESU00008 3- Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your snowmobile...
Owners Manual
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...running or hot. G Never add fuel when the engine is running . Allow the engine to hazards. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine to stand behind the snowmobile when starting, inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Also, wear a good quality snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of the controls... snowmobile in the vicinity of established trails. Handle fuel with extreme care. Never remove the fuel cap indoors. If any spilled fuel immediately. 9. Open the outside doors; Be careful where you ride off of an...
...running or hot. G Never add fuel when the engine is running . Allow the engine to hazards. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine to stand behind the snowmobile when starting, inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Also, wear a good quality snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of the controls... snowmobile in the vicinity of established trails. Handle fuel with extreme care. Never remove the fuel cap indoors. If any spilled fuel immediately. 9. Open the outside doors; Be careful where you ride off of an...
Owners Manual
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... need help if you run out of time. Always refer to cool off before storing the snowmobile 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. The best braking method on its left side for an extended period. 5. 3. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels...
... need help if you run out of time. Always refer to cool off before storing the snowmobile 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. The best braking method on its left side for an extended period. 5. 3. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels...
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...P Q R S T U V W X Y Tail/brake lights Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Strap (RX10M/RX10MS) Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever Shift lever (RX10R/RX10RS) Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Tachometer Low coolant temperature indicator light High beam indicator light Warning light Self-diagnosis warning indicator Coolant temperature warning indicator Fuel level warning indicator Oil level warning indicator Speedometer Select/reset button Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator Z Odometer...
...P Q R S T U V W X Y Tail/brake lights Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Strap (RX10M/RX10MS) Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever Shift lever (RX10R/RX10RS) Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Tachometer Low coolant temperature indicator light High beam indicator light Warning light Self-diagnosis warning indicator Coolant temperature warning indicator Fuel level warning indicator Oil level warning indicator Speedometer Select/reset button Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator Z Odometer...
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... the engine has been idling for at least 3 minutes and the coolant temperature has risen above 100 °C (212 °F), the engine automatically shuts off . 5-2 Regulate the speed of the drive system. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is released b. Warming up a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 Starter lever (choke) When starting the engine. @ ESU00361 Engine overheating prevention system This model is equipped with an engine overheating prevention...
... the engine has been idling for at least 3 minutes and the coolant temperature has risen above 100 °C (212 °F), the engine automatically shuts off . 5-2 Regulate the speed of the drive system. WARNING @ Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is released b. Warming up a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 Starter lever (choke) When starting the engine. @ ESU00361 Engine overheating prevention system This model is equipped with an engine overheating prevention...
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... released. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. will operate CA-01E Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On B Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 4 a b Idle or starting Run Trouble Carburetor switch Throttle switch Throttle cable Throttle valve On Off Run C 5-3 Be sure to idle when the lever is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine revolution speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the carburetor fails to return to use the specified spark plug...
... released. WARNING @ G G A @ If the T.O.R.S. will operate CA-01E Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On B Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 4 a b Idle or starting Run Trouble Carburetor switch Throttle switch Throttle cable Throttle valve On Off Run C 5-3 Be sure to idle when the lever is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine revolution speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the carburetor fails to return to use the specified spark plug...
Owners Manual
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... warmer or the thumb warmer) After the engine is started, the tachometer 1 makes one second while the tripmeter is initially displayed for 5 seconds, then switches to zero) G warning indicators (which show self-diagnosis, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil level warnings) G fuel meter (which shows the fuel remaining in the fuel tank) G grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator (which shows the distance traveled...
... warmer or the thumb warmer) After the engine is started, the tachometer 1 makes one second while the tripmeter is initially displayed for 5 seconds, then switches to zero) G warning indicators (which show self-diagnosis, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil level warnings) G fuel meter (which shows the fuel remaining in the fuel tank) G grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator (which shows the distance traveled...
Owners Manual
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... warmer adjustment switch is pressed. Fuel meter As the fuel level decreases in the fuel tank, the heat level of the grip warmer, or the heat level of the snowmobile. @ Grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator The grip warmer adjustment switch 1 and the thumb warmer adjustment switch 2 control the electrically heated handlebar grips and throttle lever. If the fuel level warning indicator and the warning light come on...
... warmer adjustment switch is pressed. Fuel meter As the fuel level decreases in the fuel tank, the heat level of the grip warmer, or the heat level of the snowmobile. @ Grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator The grip warmer adjustment switch 1 and the thumb warmer adjustment switch 2 control the electrically heated handlebar grips and throttle lever. If the fuel level warning indicator and the warning light come on...
Owners Manual
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... sure that the engine stop switch is applied. OPERATION ESU00366 Starting the engine WARNING @ G G @ Be sure to start, release the switch, wait a few seconds, then try again. ESU00112 7- The starter motor cannot be as short as possible to the "START" position. NOTE: @ Make sure that the parking brake is in the on any one attempt. 7-1 @ If the engine fails to check the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section...
... sure that the engine stop switch is applied. OPERATION ESU00366 Starting the engine WARNING @ G G @ Be sure to start, release the switch, wait a few seconds, then try again. ESU00112 7- The starter motor cannot be as short as possible to the "START" position. NOTE: @ Make sure that the parking brake is in the on any one attempt. 7-1 @ If the engine fails to check the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section...
Owners Manual
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..., always perform the preoperation checks listed on pages 3-1-3-3. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the snowmobile will start to accelerate. The short time spent checking the condition of the controls. Take the time to enjoy riding safely. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on pages 7-1-7-2 to the safety information on pages 8-1-8-3. The V-belt clutch will engage...
..., always perform the preoperation checks listed on pages 3-1-3-3. Also, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the snowmobile will start to accelerate. The short time spent checking the condition of the controls. Take the time to enjoy riding safely. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on pages 7-1-7-2 to the safety information on pages 8-1-8-3. The V-belt clutch will engage...
Owners Manual
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... speed many times, in the desired direction. Then pull the rear of the turn . Improper riding procedures such as the turn to turning. When the snowmobile is the key to regain balance. Turning Riding uphill For most snow surfaces, "body English" is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Once you have developed your weight on the throttle or steer...
... speed many times, in the desired direction. Then pull the rear of the turn . Improper riding procedures such as the turn to turning. When the snowmobile is the key to regain balance. Turning Riding uphill For most snow surfaces, "body English" is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend the hill. Once you have developed your weight on the throttle or steer...
Owners Manual
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...weight towards the uphill side. Excessive braking will cause the drive track to lock, causing a loss of control. @ If you have to position your snowmobile could begin to regain balance. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you are slippery, so be very dangerous. As you to use engine compression to help slow the snowmobile, and to keep the clutch... just enough throttle to tip, steer down the hill. Riding downhill When riding downhill, keep speed to kneel with light pressure. This position will allow you travel across the slope, lean your weight to travel....
...weight towards the uphill side. Excessive braking will cause the drive track to lock, causing a loss of control. @ If you have to position your snowmobile could begin to regain balance. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you are slippery, so be very dangerous. As you to use engine compression to help slow the snowmobile, and to keep the clutch... just enough throttle to tip, steer down the hill. Riding downhill When riding downhill, keep speed to kneel with light pressure. This position will allow you travel across the slope, lean your weight to travel....
Owners Manual
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...) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Check condition. G G G G G G G G G G G G Every 20,000 km (12,000 mi) 8-10 6-2-6-3 6-1-6-2 Engine coolant 6-4, 8-13-8-14 8-13 5-2, 6-5 ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check fuel level. Check fuel hose for best performance and safe operation. Carburetor Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ Decarbonization 5-10 5-3, 6-5 5-2, 6-5 ∗...
...) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Check condition. G G G G G G G G G G G G Every 20,000 km (12,000 mi) 8-10 6-2-6-3 6-1-6-2 Engine coolant 6-4, 8-13-8-14 8-13 5-2, 6-5 ∗ Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check fuel level. Check fuel hose for best performance and safe operation. Carburetor Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ Decarbonization 5-10 5-3, 6-5 5-2, 6-5 ∗...
Owners Manual
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... the latch 1. 3. Replace the blown fuse with one of proper amperage. 6. NOTE: @ If the fuse immediately blows again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile. @ Specified fuses: 4Main fuse: 5"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: 6"SIG" (Signal) fuse: 7"C/W" (Carburetor Warmer) fuse: 8"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: 9 Spare fuses (20 A, 10 A) 0 Spare main fuse 30 A 20 A 10 A 20 A 10 A 8-33 Disconnect the breather hose, and then remove the air filter case. 5. Loosen the joint clamp screws...
... the latch 1. 3. Replace the blown fuse with one of proper amperage. 6. NOTE: @ If the fuse immediately blows again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile. @ Specified fuses: 4Main fuse: 5"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: 6"SIG" (Signal) fuse: 7"C/W" (Carburetor Warmer) fuse: 8"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: 9 Spare fuses (20 A, 10 A) 0 Spare main fuse 30 A 20 A 10 A 20 A 10 A 8-33 Disconnect the breather hose, and then remove the air filter case. 5. Loosen the joint clamp screws...
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... cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to "OFF". @ 9-1 Do not connect them to the frame or any wire or other or to each other lead. Apply the parking brake and turn the main switch to inspect. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. The T.O.R.S. is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. @ CAUTION: @ WARNING...
... cylinder ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to "OFF". @ 9-1 Do not connect them to the frame or any wire or other or to each other lead. Apply the parking brake and turn the main switch to inspect. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. The T.O.R.S. is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. @ CAUTION: @ WARNING...
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... an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Engine power is flashing ...Warm the engine up. 2. E. above . 5. Incorrect V-belt clutch offset ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. I. Improper fuel flow ...See A.1 above . 3. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. F. Loose or broken engine mount ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Discharged battery...Charge battery or see B above . "Hydrostatic lock" occurs when fuel has filled the cylinders when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine...
... an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Engine power is flashing ...Warm the engine up. 2. E. above . 5. Incorrect V-belt clutch offset ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. I. Improper fuel flow ...See A.1 above . 3. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. F. Loose or broken engine mount ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Discharged battery...Charge battery or see B above . "Hydrostatic lock" occurs when fuel has filled the cylinders when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine...
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... Y/B ...Yellow/Black Y/G...Yellow/Green Y/L...Yellow/Blue Y/R ...Yellow/Red Y/W ...Yellow/White P Q R S AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Main switch Main fuse Starter relay Starter motor Battery Jumper leads Engine stop switch Throttle switch Carburetor switch Carburetor warmer relay Carburetor warmer Grip warmer Thumb warmer CDI unit Ignition coil Spark plug Thermo unit Throttle position sensor Grip warmer adjustment switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Frame ground DC back buzzer (RX10R/RX10RS) Gear position switch (RX10R/RX10RS) Brake light switch Tail/brake light Speed sensor Fuel sender
... Y/B ...Yellow/Black Y/G...Yellow/Green Y/L...Yellow/Blue Y/R ...Yellow/Red Y/W ...Yellow/White P Q R S AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Main switch Main fuse Starter relay Starter motor Battery Jumper leads Engine stop switch Throttle switch Carburetor switch Carburetor warmer relay Carburetor warmer Grip warmer Thumb warmer CDI unit Ignition coil Spark plug Thermo unit Throttle position sensor Grip warmer adjustment switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Frame ground DC back buzzer (RX10R/RX10RS) Gear position switch (RX10R/RX10RS) Brake light switch Tail/brake light Speed sensor Fuel sender