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...Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial ...5-12 Storage compartment ...5-12 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 ...6-9 Skis and ski runners ...6-9 Steering system...6-10 Lights ...6-10 Air filter ...6-10 Fittings and fasteners ...6-11 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-11 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting...
...Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial ...5-12 Storage compartment ...5-12 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 ...6-9 Skis and ski runners ...6-9 Steering system...6-10 Lights ...6-10 Air filter ...6-10 Fittings and fasteners ...6-11 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-11 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting...
Owners Manual
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... the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension ...8-16 Checking the brake pads...8-18 Checking the parking brake pads...8-18 Checking the brake fluid level...8-19 Changing the brake fluid...8-19 Suspension...8-19 Adjusting the drive track ...8-29 Aligning the skis...8-31 Adjusting the handlebar...8-31 Lubrication ...8-33 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-34 Adjusting the headlight beam ...8-34 Battery ...8-35 Replacing a fuse...8-35 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-2 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-4 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
... the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension ...8-16 Checking the brake pads...8-18 Checking the parking brake pads...8-18 Checking the brake fluid level...8-19 Changing the brake fluid...8-19 Suspension...8-19 Adjusting the drive track ...8-29 Aligning the skis...8-31 Adjusting the handlebar...8-31 Lubrication ...8-33 Replacing a headlight bulb ...8-34 Adjusting the headlight beam ...8-34 Battery ...8-35 Replacing a fuse...8-35 TROUBLESHOOTING ...9-1 STORAGE ...10-1 SPECIFICATIONS ...11-1 Dimensions...11-1 Engine ...11-2 Chassis...11-2 Electric...11-4 WIRING DIAGRAM ...12...
Owners Manual
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... not covered by an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer. Lack of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Failures other than those resulting from the factory. You may locate your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer through your local telephone directory. hereby warrants that time for one (1) year from the date of proper maintenance are not qualitatively equivalent to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide...
... not covered by an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer. Lack of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Failures other than those resulting from the factory. You may locate your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer through your local telephone directory. hereby warrants that time for one (1) year from the date of proper maintenance are not qualitatively equivalent to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive belts, slide...
Owners Manual
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... the Owner's Manual instead of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, as well as shown in the Owner's Manual? Will the warranty be void or canceled if I perform any specific questions on a new Yamaha cannot be done by operation or maintenance other than snow or ice, operating the machine with use. WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL...
... the Owner's Manual instead of normal maintenance services, non-warranty repairs, accident and collision damages, as well as shown in the Owner's Manual? Will the warranty be void or canceled if I perform any specific questions on a new Yamaha cannot be done by operation or maintenance other than snow or ice, operating the machine with use. WARRANTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL...
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... before sale. 2. In addition, each manufacturer of a motor vehicle to -date list of a safety-related defect and recall. A. This list is shown on your warranty registration identification, your name and new mailing address. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. be sure to answer almost any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer within the continental United States. by sending a postcard listing your snowmobile model name, engine serial...
... before sale. 2. In addition, each manufacturer of a motor vehicle to -date list of a safety-related defect and recall. A. This list is shown on your warranty registration identification, your name and new mailing address. YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. be sure to answer almost any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer within the continental United States. by sending a postcard listing your snowmobile model name, engine serial...
Owners Manual
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... ride your safety. Such use is designed to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your snowmobile, you ignore any control or function you could collide with another vehicle. 3. This may result if you must know and use on pages 6-1-6-11 before starting the engine. Severe...
... ride your safety. Such use is designed to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Never drive the snowmobile with all labels before starting the engine. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for your snowmobile, you ignore any control or function you could collide with another vehicle. 3. This may result if you must know and use on pages 6-1-6-11 before starting the engine. Severe...
Owners Manual
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... is to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in . You may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Many surfaces such as necessary. 3-3 Modifications made to be stored for an extended period of control and may cause... of time. Modifications may also make the snowmobile illegal 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. Maintain or replace safety and...
... is to release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in . You may leak out from the fuel breather hose. 2. Many surfaces such as necessary. 3-3 Modifications made to be stored for an extended period of control and may cause... of time. Modifications may also make the snowmobile illegal 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. Maintain or replace safety and...
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... Windshield Steering handlebar Seat Frame Storage compartment Slide rail suspension Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90) Drive track Skis Headlights Shroud Strap (RS90M) Tail/brake lights Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever L Shift lever (RS90R/RS90NR/RS90GT/RSG90) M Shroud latch N Main switch O Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) P Starter lever Q Tachometer R Low coolant temperature indicator light S High beam indicator light T Warning light...
... Windshield Steering handlebar Seat Frame Storage compartment Slide rail suspension Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90) Drive track Skis Headlights Shroud Strap (RS90M) Tail/brake lights Snow flap Brake lever Parking brake lever Grip warmer adjustment switch Headlight beam switch Engine stop switch Thumb warmer adjustment switch Throttle lever L Shift lever (RS90R/RS90NR/RS90GT/RSG90) M Shroud latch N Main switch O Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) P Starter lever Q Tachometer R Low coolant temperature indicator light S High beam indicator light T Warning light...
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... a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 Starter lever (choke) When starting a cold engine. Regulate the speed of the drive system. NOTE: @ Refer the "Starting the engine" section for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is running cleanly, squeezing a the throttle lever 1 will return to idle when it shuts off to prevent overheating when the engine is released b. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine will increase the engine speed and...
... a cold engine. 1 2 3 4 Starter lever (choke) When starting a cold engine. Regulate the speed of the drive system. NOTE: @ Refer the "Starting the engine" section for proper operation. @ ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is running cleanly, squeezing a the throttle lever 1 will return to idle when it shuts off to prevent overheating when the engine is released b. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine will increase the engine speed and...
Owners Manual
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... released. The T.O.R.S. ESU04151 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) If the carburetor or throttle cable should malfunction during operation, the T.O.R.S. Mode A B Running On Open Run C Trouble Off Open T.O.R.S. will operate when the throttle lever is activated, the warning light 4 and self-diagnosis warning indicator 5 will flash and the twodigit code "84" 6 will not work properly. will operate CA-19E B Item Throttle switch Throttle position sensor Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 a b c d @ Idling/ starting...
... released. The T.O.R.S. ESU04151 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) If the carburetor or throttle cable should malfunction during operation, the T.O.R.S. Mode A B Running On Open Run C Trouble Off Open T.O.R.S. will operate when the throttle lever is activated, the warning light 4 and self-diagnosis warning indicator 5 will flash and the twodigit code "84" 6 will not work properly. will operate CA-19E B Item Throttle switch Throttle position sensor Engine È É Ê 1 2 3 a b c d @ Idling/ starting...
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... the coolant reservoir. (See page 6-4.) CAUTION: @ Do not operate the engine if it overheats. @ ESU04254 Self-diagnostic system This model is displayed during operation, there may be some problem with a self-diagnostic system for various electrical circuits. Then, check that the wire harness couplers in the tripmeter/odometer display. If any of those circuits are defective, the warning light...
... the coolant reservoir. (See page 6-4.) CAUTION: @ Do not operate the engine if it overheats. @ ESU04254 Self-diagnostic system This model is displayed during operation, there may be some problem with a self-diagnostic system for various electrical circuits. Then, check that the wire harness couplers in the tripmeter/odometer display. If any of those circuits are defective, the warning light...
Owners Manual
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... with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Always wear the proper clothing for both hands on your snowmobile at maximum performance until you with operating your snowmobile. Also, 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. The V-belt clutch will engage and...
... with the snowmobile's handling and performance characteristics. Always wear the proper clothing for both hands on your snowmobile at maximum performance until you with operating your snowmobile. Also, 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. The V-belt clutch will engage and...
Owners Manual
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... downhill, mount your snowmobile begins to tip while turning, lean more into the turn and lean your weight on the other vehicles or people which may cause the snowmobile to turn the handlebar in the desired direction. Then pull the rear of the...times. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. When the snowmobile is also important to keep your upper body into the turn gets sharper or is the key to the outside of the turn . Try more as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for a novice snowmobiler. @ 7-4 WARNING...
... downhill, mount your snowmobile begins to tip while turning, lean more into the turn and lean your weight on the other vehicles or people which may cause the snowmobile to turn the handlebar in the desired direction. Then pull the rear of the...times. Stop the engine and set the parking brake. When the snowmobile is also important to keep your upper body into the turn gets sharper or is the key to the outside of the turn . Try more as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for a novice snowmobiler. @ 7-4 WARNING...
Owners Manual
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... on the running board. WARNING @ WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you to shift your weight towards the uphill side. Avoid accelerating, turning, and braking rapidly. Traction for you have to position your body weight as needed. A recommended riding position is going to tip over, dismount your snowmobile is to kneel with light pressure. This...
... on the running board. WARNING @ WARNING @ Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent. Traversing a slope WARNING @ WARNING @ When you to shift your weight towards the uphill side. Avoid accelerating, turning, and braking rapidly. Traction for you have to position your body weight as needed. A recommended riding position is going to tip over, dismount your snowmobile is to kneel with light pressure. This...
Owners Manual
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... MAINTENANCE Safety is an obligation of devices and systems related to emissions control may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Check breather hose for cracks or damage. THESE SERVICES NOT ONLY ENSURE CLEANER AIR, BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT. Replace...
... MAINTENANCE Safety is an obligation of devices and systems related to emissions control may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Check breather hose for cracks or damage. THESE SERVICES NOT ONLY ENSURE CLEANER AIR, BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE. THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA, KNOWLEDGE, AND EQUIPMENT. Replace...
Owners Manual
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...; Fuel line ∗ Idle speed Check fuel hose for leakage. Check fuel level. Replace. Adjust the jets. Check throttle lever operation. Check and adjust engine idle speed. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. G G 8-7 ∗ Carburetors Whenever operating condition (elevation/temperature) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check coolant level. ∗ Air bleed the cooling system...
...; Fuel line ∗ Idle speed Check fuel hose for leakage. Check fuel level. Replace. Adjust the jets. Check throttle lever operation. Check and adjust engine idle speed. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. ∗ Exhaust system ∗ It is changed. G G 8-7 ∗ Carburetors Whenever operating condition (elevation/temperature) is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. Check operation. ∗ Repair if necessary. Check coolant level. ∗ Air bleed the cooling system...
Owners Manual
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Specified fuses: 9Main fuse: 0"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: A"SIG" (Signal) fuse: B"DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse: C"C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse: D"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: E Spare fuses (20 A, 10 A, 15 A, 3 A) F Spare main fuse 30 A 20 A 10 A 3A 20 A 15 A 8-37
Specified fuses: 9Main fuse: 0"HEAD" (Headlight) fuse: A"SIG" (Signal) fuse: B"DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse: C"C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse: D"IGN" (Ignition) fuse: E Spare fuses (20 A, 10 A, 15 A, 3 A) F Spare main fuse 30 A 20 A 10 A 3A 20 A 15 A 8-37
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...) ...Crank engine with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING @ G A. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with a discharged battery If the snowmobile battery is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. @ 9-1 replace if necessary. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket. Starting the engine with carbon or are wet ...Remove carbon or wipe the spark plugs dry; Due to combustion chamber G No fuel in...
...) ...Crank engine with throttle open or wipe the spark plugs dry. 2. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING @ G A. Electrical system Poor or no spark G Spark plugs are dirty with a discharged battery If the snowmobile battery is discharged, the engine can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. @ 9-1 replace if necessary. G Worn or damaged gasket ...Replace gasket. Starting the engine with carbon or are wet ...Remove carbon or wipe the spark plugs dry; Due to combustion chamber G No fuel in...
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... battery. 11. "Hydrostatic lock" occurs when fuel has filled the cylinders when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over the lead terminal. 10. Incorrect jetting for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to expel excess fuel. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or temperature ...Carburetor. Clogged fuel system ...See A.1. above . 9-3 Insufficient coolant ...Add coolant. 2. Leaking coolant ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Discharged battery...Charge battery...
... battery. 11. "Hydrostatic lock" occurs when fuel has filled the cylinders when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over the lead terminal. 10. Incorrect jetting for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to expel excess fuel. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or temperature ...Carburetor. Clogged fuel system ...See A.1. above . 9-3 Insufficient coolant ...Add coolant. 2. Leaking coolant ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Discharged battery...Charge battery...
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...201; Fuel sender Oil level switch Meter assembly Warning light Low coolant temperature indicator light Multi-function meter Meter light High beam indicator light "DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse "HEAD" (Headlight) fuse "SIG" (Signal) fuse "C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse "IGN" (Ignition) fuse Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) Headlight beam switch Headlight relay Headlight Jumper leads RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90 RS90N/RS90NR/RS90M P Q R S Crankshaft position sensor AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Main switch Load control relay Main fuse Starter relay Starter motor Battery Engine stop switch Throttle switch...
...201; Fuel sender Oil level switch Meter assembly Warning light Low coolant temperature indicator light Multi-function meter Meter light High beam indicator light "DC TERM" (Auxiliary DC jack) fuse "HEAD" (Headlight) fuse "SIG" (Signal) fuse "C/W" (Carburetor warmer) fuse "IGN" (Ignition) fuse Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT) Headlight beam switch Headlight relay Headlight Jumper leads RS90R/RS90GT/RSG90 RS90N/RS90NR/RS90M P Q R S Crankshaft position sensor AC magneto Rectifier/regulator Main switch Load control relay Main fuse Starter relay Starter motor Battery Engine stop switch Throttle switch...