Owners Manual
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...belt holders ...5-10 Spark plug holders...5-10 Carburetor heating lever...5-10 Backrest...5-11 Storage compartment ...5-11 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 Fuel ...6-1 Engine oil...6-2 Coolant ...6-2 Throttle lever ...6-3 Recoil starter ...6-3 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...6-3 Brake ...6-4 Brake fluid leakage ...6-5 V-belt ...6-5 Drive guard ...6-5 Drive track ...6-6 Slide runners ...6-6 Skis and ski runners ...6-7 Steering system...6-7 Lights ...6-7 Battery ...6-8 Air filter ...6-8 Fittings and fasteners ...6-9 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-9 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine...
...belt holders ...5-10 Spark plug holders...5-10 Carburetor heating lever...5-10 Backrest...5-11 Storage compartment ...5-11 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 Fuel ...6-1 Engine oil...6-2 Coolant ...6-2 Throttle lever ...6-3 Recoil starter ...6-3 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...6-3 Brake ...6-4 Brake fluid leakage ...6-5 V-belt ...6-5 Drive guard ...6-5 Drive track ...6-6 Slide runners ...6-6 Skis and ski runners ...6-7 Steering system...6-7 Lights ...6-7 Battery ...6-8 Air filter ...6-8 Fittings and fasteners ...6-9 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-9 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine...
Owners Manual
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...10 V-belt replacement ...8-12 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-15 Checking the brake pads...8-16 Checking the parking brake pads...8-16 Checking the brake fluid level...8-17 Brake fluid replacement...8-18 Suspension...8-18 Drive track adjustment...8-23 Ski alignment ...8-25 Handlebar adjustment ...8-26 Lubrication ...8-28 Headlight bulb replacement...8-29 Headlight beam adjustment...8-29 Battery ...8-30 Fuse replacement...8-31 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-1 Electric...11-2 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
...10 V-belt replacement ...8-12 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing ...8-15 Checking the brake pads...8-16 Checking the parking brake pads...8-16 Checking the brake fluid level...8-17 Brake fluid replacement...8-18 Suspension...8-18 Drive track adjustment...8-23 Ski alignment ...8-25 Handlebar adjustment ...8-26 Lubrication ...8-28 Headlight bulb replacement...8-29 Headlight beam adjustment...8-29 Battery ...8-30 Fuse replacement...8-31 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-1 Chassis...11-1 Electric...11-2 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
Owners Manual
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... this snowmobile. This snowmobile was not manufactured for proper operation every time before starting the engine. Carrying a passenger can cause loss of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Passengers are designed to operate the snowmobile is released. 6. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for use the following . Before operating 1. Do not operate the...
... this snowmobile. This snowmobile was not manufactured for proper operation every time before starting the engine. Carrying a passenger can cause loss of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on public streets, roads, or highways. Passengers are designed to operate the snowmobile is released. 6. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for use the following . Before operating 1. Do not operate the...
Owners Manual
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7. G Fill the fuel tank outdoors with care; G Make sure that will permit use of your exposure to hazards. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. Open the outside doors; Be careful where you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline into wires could be obstacles hidden...
7. G Fill the fuel tank outdoors with care; G Make sure that will permit use of your exposure to hazards. Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting , inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. Open the outside doors; Be careful where you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline into wires could be obstacles hidden...
Owners Manual
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... wear of control and may also make the snowmobile illegal to be stored for use that may cause severe personal injury. Fuel may render your snowmobile. 6. Modifications made 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...
... wear of control and may also make the snowmobile illegal to be stored for use that may cause severe personal injury. Fuel may render your snowmobile. 6. Modifications made 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...
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VT600 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Headlight Shroud Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT600 / VX600ER) Brake lever Headlight beam switch Parking brake lever Engine stop switch Throttle lever Shift lever (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Thumb warmer control knob Grip warmer control knob Tripmeter Odometer Speedometer Tachometer Fuel meter Coolant temperature warning light Oil level warning light High beam indicator light Tripmeter reset knob 4-2
VT600 9 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Headlight Shroud Storage compartment Tail/brake light Snow flap Side mirror (VT600 / VX600ER) Brake lever Headlight beam switch Parking brake lever Engine stop switch Throttle lever Shift lever (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter handle Shroud latch Main switch Starter lever Thumb warmer control knob Grip warmer control knob Tripmeter Odometer Speedometer Tachometer Fuel meter Coolant temperature warning light Oil level warning light High beam indicator light Tripmeter reset knob 4-2
Owners Manual
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... be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. will not work properly. will operate CA-01E B Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On 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 ESU00026 Oil level warning light If the oil level falls below the lower level, this light comes on , add engine oil to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off...
... be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. will not work properly. will operate CA-01E B Mode A Idle or Switch starting Throttle switch Off Carburetor switch On 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 ESU00026 Oil level warning light If the oil level falls below the lower level, this light comes on , add engine oil to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. B Run On Off Run C Trouble Off Off...
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... lower it stops. Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation. 5-9 ESU00044 Passenger grip warmer switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer switch 2 "OFF" 3 "HI" High 4 "LO" Low ESU00046 Tripmeter reset knob Use the tripmeter reset knob to reset the tripmeter. 1 Tripmeter reset knob 2 Turn counterclockwise ESU00048 Shroud latches To...
... lower it stops. Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation. 5-9 ESU00044 Passenger grip warmer switch For VT600 The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips. 1 Passenger grip warmer switch 2 "OFF" 3 "HI" High 4 "LO" Low ESU00046 Tripmeter reset knob Use the tripmeter reset knob to reset the tripmeter. 1 Tripmeter reset knob 2 Turn counterclockwise ESU00048 Shroud latches To...
Owners Manual
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... heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the V-belt is installed securely in the "ON" position to cover the V-belt clutch and V-belt in case parts break or come loose. Make sure that the drive guard is designed to heat the carburetors while the ambient temperature is in the holders. @ ESU00056 Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs...
... heating lever controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body. CAUTION: @ Make sure that the V-belt is installed securely in the "ON" position to cover the V-belt clutch and V-belt in case parts break or come loose. Make sure that the drive guard is designed to heat the carburetors while the ambient temperature is in the holders. @ ESU00056 Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs...
Owners Manual
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... snowmobile, read all of the controls. Please read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of its controls. @ Braking When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Avoid high speeds until you from injury if an accident occurs. The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmobile will engage...
... snowmobile, read all of the controls. Please read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of its controls. @ Braking When slowing down or stopping, release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. With the engine idling, release the parking brake. 2. Avoid high speeds until you from injury if an accident occurs. The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmobile will engage...
Owners Manual
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... snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to point the snowmobile back down the hill. WARNING @ Side hills and steep slopes are not recommended for the sharpness of the snowmobile around to turning. Lean more difficult climbs only after you do not spin the track. It is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend...
... snow surfaces, "body English" is the key to point the snowmobile back down the hill. WARNING @ Side hills and steep slopes are not recommended for the sharpness of the snowmobile around to turning. Lean more difficult climbs only after you do not spin the track. It is pointed downhill, restart the engine, release the parking brake, and descend...
Owners Manual
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... throttle to keep speed to shift your weight towards the uphill side. Avoid accelerating, turning, or braking rapidly. Steering is minimal and uncontrolled spins are unable to maintain correct balance, and your path. downhill leg on snow. Traction for you travel . This position will allow you have to kneel with light pressure. Riding downhill When riding downhill, keep the clutch...
... throttle to keep speed to shift your weight towards the uphill side. Avoid accelerating, turning, or braking rapidly. Steering is minimal and uncontrolled spins are unable to maintain correct balance, and your path. downhill leg on snow. Traction for you travel . This position will allow you have to kneel with light pressure. Riding downhill When riding downhill, keep the clutch...
Owners Manual
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... oil pump if necessary. Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. G G 8-4-8-5 6-2 Engine oil Fuel ∗ Fuel filter ∗ Fuel line G 6-1-6-2 G G ∗ Oil line G 6-2, 8-10-8-11 G G Whenever operating condition (elevation/temperature) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. Check oil hose for cracks or damage. Check coolant...
... oil pump if necessary. Check fuel hose for cracks or damage. G G 8-4-8-5 6-2 Engine oil Fuel ∗ Fuel filter ∗ Fuel line G 6-1-6-2 G G ∗ Oil line G 6-2, 8-10-8-11 G G Whenever operating condition (elevation/temperature) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Replace if necessary. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Throttle lever ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. Check oil hose for cracks or damage. Check coolant...
Owners Manual
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... be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Whenever operating elevation is recommended that the shroud latches are hooked. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Adjust if necessary. Lubricate with specified grease. ∗ Steering column bearing ∗ Ski and front suspension ∗ Suspension component ∗ Parking brake cable end and lever end/ throttle cable end Shroud latches Fittings and fasteners Tool kit...
... be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Whenever operating elevation is recommended that the shroud latches are hooked. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. Adjust if necessary. Lubricate with specified grease. ∗ Steering column bearing ∗ Ski and front suspension ∗ Suspension component ∗ Parking brake cable end and lever end/ throttle cable end Shroud latches Fittings and fasteners Tool kit...
Owners Manual
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..., spark plug fouling and poor performance may result. Spark plug reach a: 19.0 mm (0.75 in several different thread lengths. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 If the reach is the distance from the threads and tighten the spark plug to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with the specified reach. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge...
..., spark plug fouling and poor performance may result. Spark plug reach a: 19.0 mm (0.75 in several different thread lengths. Standard engine idle speed: 1,600 ± 100 r/min 8-5 If the reach is the distance from the threads and tighten the spark plug to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. Wipe off any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with the specified reach. Always use a spark plug with a wire thickness gauge...
Owners Manual
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... the air/fuel ratio too rich, which is less air as altitude increases. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00157 High altitude adjustments Operating at a Yamaha dealer carefully. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Loosen the carburetor clamps and remove the carburetor. 2. Common problems are...
... the air/fuel ratio too rich, which is less air as altitude increases. WARNING @ Make sure that the throttle outer cable is firmly seated in the holder and throttle operates smoothly after assembling the carburetor. @ ESU00157 High altitude adjustments Operating at a Yamaha dealer carefully. Your snowmobile can cause poor performance. Loosen the carburetor clamps and remove the carburetor. 2. Common problems are...
Owners Manual
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... with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to combustion chamber G No fuel in tank ...Supply fuel. G T.O.R.S. WARNING @ G G Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the engine can be started. Fuel system No fuel supplied to inspect. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are wet ...Remove carbon or wipe the spark plugs dry; replace if necessary. system malfunction ...Disconnect the carburetor switch connectors...
... with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. G Faulty ignition system ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to combustion chamber G No fuel in tank ...Supply fuel. G T.O.R.S. WARNING @ G G Before bypassing the T.O.R.S., make sure that the engine can be started. Fuel system No fuel supplied to inspect. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are wet ...Remove carbon or wipe the spark plugs dry; replace if necessary. system malfunction ...Disconnect the carburetor switch connectors...
Owners Manual
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... cooled 2-stroke, 7-port Parallel 3-cylinder 593 cm3 65.0 × 59.6 mm (2.56 × 2.35 in) 1,600 ± 100 r/min YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil MIKUNI, TM31 × 3 Unleaded gasoline R+M ; 88 or higher 2 Manual with recoil starter: SX600 Electric and manual with recoil starter: VT600 / VX600ER Pump octane Starting system ESU00231 Chassis CS-03E SX600 / VT600 / VX600ER Drive track and suspension: Track Width Track deflection Length on ground Suspension type Drive...
... cooled 2-stroke, 7-port Parallel 3-cylinder 593 cm3 65.0 × 59.6 mm (2.56 × 2.35 in) 1,600 ± 100 r/min YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil MIKUNI, TM31 × 3 Unleaded gasoline R+M ; 88 or higher 2 Manual with recoil starter: SX600 Electric and manual with recoil starter: VT600 / VX600ER Pump octane Starting system ESU00231 Chassis CS-03E SX600 / VT600 / VX600ER Drive track and suspension: Track Width Track deflection Length on ground Suspension type Drive...
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... L / W L / W Lg L N B L (BLACK) (BLACK) R L/R O/B G /Y B O/B L/R B G /Y L L R (BLACK) WIRE HARNESS R L/W L/R R /Y (BLACK) LO S OFF G B G/B B (GREEN) G /Y L/R L/R G/Y ON G/Y L G /Y L/R Lg B L/W L/ W Y Lg G B Y/B B Y/B Y/B ] \ A B B (GREEN) B U SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 WIRE HARNESS WIRE HARNESS (BLACK) c Y Lg G B Y/L G/R (BLACK) C C L/R G/Y L/R P L/R G/Y D D L/R G/Y P L/R G/Y P Br P B L (BLACK) O Q B O/B L/R B G/Y D Y B G [ Z Y G/R G/R A G /R L/R O/B G/Y B B B L Y G Y TAIL/BRAKE SUB-WIRE LIGHT SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 HARNESS Y G Y G X R/B R/B A R/B R/B G G T B Gy...
... L / W L / W Lg L N B L (BLACK) (BLACK) R L/R O/B G /Y B O/B L/R B G /Y L L R (BLACK) WIRE HARNESS R L/W L/R R /Y (BLACK) LO S OFF G B G/B B (GREEN) G /Y L/R L/R G/Y ON G/Y L G /Y L/R Lg B L/W L/ W Y Lg G B Y/B B Y/B Y/B ] \ A B B (GREEN) B U SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 WIRE HARNESS WIRE HARNESS (BLACK) c Y Lg G B Y/L G/R (BLACK) C C L/R G/Y L/R P L/R G/Y D D L/R G/Y P L/R G/Y P Br P B L (BLACK) O Q B O/B L/R B G/Y D Y B G [ Z Y G/R G/R A G /R L/R O/B G/Y B B B L Y G Y TAIL/BRAKE SUB-WIRE LIGHT SUB-WIRE HARNESS 1 HARNESS Y G Y G X R/B R/B A R/B R/B G G T B Gy...
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...A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (SX600) Main fuse (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter relay (VT600 / VX600ER) Battery (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter motor (VT600 / VX600ER) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer Carburetor switch Coolant temperature sensor CDI unit Variable resistor (thumb warmer) Variable resistor (grip warmer) Ignition coil Spark plug Engine ground Frame ground Passenger grip warmer switch (VT600) Resistor (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (left) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (right) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer relay...
...A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Condenser (SX600) Main fuse (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter relay (VT600 / VX600ER) Battery (VT600 / VX600ER) Starter motor (VT600 / VX600ER) Main switch Engine stop switch Throttle switch Grip warmer Thumb warmer Carburetor switch Coolant temperature sensor CDI unit Variable resistor (thumb warmer) Variable resistor (grip warmer) Ignition coil Spark plug Engine ground Frame ground Passenger grip warmer switch (VT600) Resistor (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (left) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer (right) (VT600) Passenger grip warmer relay...