Yamaha FX10RTRY manual

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    OWNER’S MANUAL FX10Y FX10RTRY FX10MTRY 8GL-28199-11 LIT-12628-02-77 ESU10012 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.[...]

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    ESU10041 Read this manua l carefully before opera ting this vehicle. Thi s manual shou ld stay with this ve hicle if it is sol d. U8GL11E0.book Page 1 Friday, June 20, 2008 6:5 1 PM[...]

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    Introduction ESU10121 Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha snowmob ile. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the produc- tion of fine s porting and touring snowmobiles. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a lead- er in these fields. This manual w ill give you an understan[...]

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    Important manual information ESU10151 Particularly important information is distin - guished in this manual by the following no ta- tions. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potentia l personal inj ury haz- ards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid pos sible injury or death. W ARNI NG EWS00021 A WARNIN[...]

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    Contents Location of the importa nt labels ..... 1 Safety informa tion .............. .............. 3 Description ....... ............. ............ ........ 5 Control functions ................ ............. . 8 Main swi tch ................. ............ ....... 8 Throttle lev er ............... ............ ....... 8 Engine o verheati ng prev e[...]

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    Contents Troubleshooting ................. ............ 71 Storage ............. ............. ............ ...... 74 Specifica tions ........ ............. ............ 76 Consumer information ........ ............ 78 Identific ation num ber rec ords ....... 78 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOB ILE LIMIT ED WARRANTY . ............. ........[...]

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    Location of the important labels 1 ESU10213 Read and understand a ll of the labels on your ve hicle. They contai n important information for safe and proper operati on of your vehicle. Ne ver remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or come s off, a replacement label is av ailable from your Yamaha deal- er. U8GL11E0[...]

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    Location of the important labels 2 NO TICE A TTENTION 8HA-2815M-E0 A TTENTION 8ET -2815K-10 NO TICE 8ET -2815K-00 3 FX10RTR 3 FX10/FX10MTR 4 5 FX10MTR 6 FX10MTR 7 FX10MTR 89 W ARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas. Mishandling can cause explosion. • Read owner’ s manual for instructions. • Do not incinerate, puncture or open. A[...]

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    Safety information 3 ESU10183 As the vehicle ’ s owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of your snowmobile. When you ride yo ur snowmo- bile, you must know and use the foll owing for your safety. Severe injury or death m ay result if you ignore any of the following . Before you opera te your snowmobile ● Read the Owner ’[...]

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    Safety information 4 ● Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked snow require much longer stopping distanc - es. Be alert, plan ahead and begin deceler- ating early. The best braking method on most surfaces is to releas e the throttle and apply the brake gentl y — not suddenly. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning All engine exhaust c ontains carbon [...]

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    Description 5 ESU10260 10 12 FX10/FX10RTR 5,6,7,8 4 11 FX10MTR 10 1,2,3 1,2,3 12 5,6,7,8 49 11 1. Storage pouch 2. T ool kit 3. Coolant reser v oir 4. Air filter 5. Battery 6. Main fuse 7. Oil fill er cap 8. Fuse box 9. Strap (FX10MTR) 10. T ail/ brake l ight 11. Slide rail sus pension 12. Drive trac k U8GL11E0.book Page 5 Friday, June 20, 2008 6:5[...]

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    Descripti on 6 12 13 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 10 11 1. Brake le ver 2. P arking brake le ver 3. Grip/thumb war mer adjustment swit ch 4. Headlight beam s witch 5. Engine stop s witch 6. Th ro ttle lever 7. Main s witch 8. Shift le ver 9. A uxiliary DC jack (FX10MTR) 10. “ RESET ” b utton 11. “ SELECT ” button 12. Fu[...]

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    Description 7 TIP ● The snowmob ile you have purchased ma y differ sligh tly from thos e shown in the figures of this manual. ● Design and spec ifications are subjected to change without no tice. U8GL11E0.book Page 7 Friday, June 20, 2008 6:5 1 PM[...]

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    Control functions 8 ESU10292 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. The various positions are described below. Off The ignition circuit is sw itched off. The key can be removed onl y in this position. On The ignition circuit is sw itched on. Start The starting circuit is switched on. The starter motor cranks the eng[...]

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    Control functions 9 tle valves fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is relea sed. (See page 76 for the clutch engagement speed .) Idling / starting Running Trouble TIP ● If the T.O.R.S. is activated, the warning light and self-diagnosis warning indicator will flash, and the two-digit code “ 84 ” will flash in the meter [...]

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    Control functions 10 ● a digital speedometer (which sho ws the riding speed) ● an odometer (which shows the total dis- tance traveled) ● a tripmeter (which shows the distance trav- eled since it was la st set to zero) ● an engine speed mete r (which shows the engine speed; not for use whil e riding) ● warning indicators (which show self-d[...]

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    Control functions 11 ESU10472 Low coolant temperature indi- cator light “” The low coolant temperature indicator light comes on when th e coolant temperature is low and informs the rider that the snowmobile should be warmed up. After the engine is started, warm it up until th e indicator light goes off. The snowmobile can be operated normall y [...]

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    Control functions 12 TIP The snowmobile must be s topped on a level surface to obtain an ac curate fuel meter read- ing, since the reading changes according to the movement and inclination of the snowmo - bile. Grip/thumb warmer l evel indi cator When the grip warmer s ide of the grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch is pressed, the grip warmer indic[...]

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    Control functions 13 If the oil level w arning indicator and the w arn- ing light come on, place the snowmobile on a level surface and a llow it to idle for one minute. If the oil level w arning indicator and the w arn- ing light go off, the engine oil level is sufficient, however it is getting low. A dd engine oil as soon as possible. If the oil l[...]

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    Control functions 14 ESU10531 Engine stop switch “” The engine s top switch i s used to s top the en- gine in an emergency. Simply push the stop switch to s top the engine. To start the engine, pull the stop switch and proceed with starting the engine. (See page 32 for engine starting procedures.) During the first few rides, practice using the [...]

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    Control functions 15 ESU10691 Auxiliary DC ja ck (FX10M TR) The auxiliary DC jack is located in the front panel and can be used for acces sories. TIP The auxiliary DC jack cannot be use d if the engine is not running. To use the auxiliary DC jack 1. Start the engine. 2. Open the auxiliary DC jack cap, and then insert the accessory power plug into t[...]

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    Control functions 16 3. Tighten the locknut securely after adjus t- ing the brake leve r. ESU10581 Parking brake leve r When parking the snowmobile or starting the engine, apply the parking brake by m oving the parking brake lever to the le ft. To release the parking brake, m ove the park- ing brake lever to the right. ESU13032 Shift lever The shif[...]

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    Control functions 17 NOT ICE ECS00072 Do not use the shift lever while the snow- mobile is moving, otherwise the drive tr ain could be damaged. ESU10722 Shroud and covers Securely fasten the shroud and covers before operating the snowmobile. (See page 44 for removal and installation proc edures.) ESU12733 Drive guard W ARNI NG EWS00401 ● Coming i[...]

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    Control functions 18 To remove the drive guard 1. Pull out th e drive guard lock ing pin from the drive guard rear holder. 2. Lift up the rear of the drive guard as shown, and then pull th e guard rearward to remove it. To install the drive guard 1. Insert the projections on the drive guard front holder into the slots in the front of the drive guar[...]

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    Control functions 19 To remove the storage pouch Unhook the sw ivel hook from the storage pouch bracket, and then pull out the storage pouch as shown. To install the storage pouch Place the storage pouch in the origi nal posi- tion, and then hook the swivel hook onto the bracket. TIP When installing the storage pouch, make sure that the swivel hook[...]

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    Control functions 20 2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube. Because fuel expands when it heats up, heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any sp illed fuel immediately. 4. Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se- curely by turning it clockw[...]

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    Control functions 21 settings may allow more precise handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions. If you are not familiar with suspension adjus t- ments, have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments. W ARNI NG EWS00151 Read and understand the following infor- mation before handling shock absorbers that contain highly pres[...]

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    Control functions 22 3. Tighten the lock nut to the s pecified torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the locknut to the speci- fied torque. [ECS00 860] ESU12553 Adjust ing the air pre ssure of the fro nt shock abs orber s (FX 10RTR ) W ARNI NG EWS00730 The air pressur e of the left and right shock ab[...]

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    Control functions 23 TIP If the shock absorber has no air pressure, the gauge reading will be zero. 5. To increase the air pressure, operate the pump a few times. The pressure should increase slowl y. If the pressure increases rapidly, check to mak e sure that the pump is properly connected and tig ht- ened onto the air valv e. To decrease the air [...]

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    Control functions 24 ESU10925 Adjusting the damping forces of the front sho ck ab sorb ers ( FX10) W ARNI NG EWS00740 The damping forces of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same settings. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. Compression damping force The compression damping force of each shock abs[...]

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    Control functions 25 Center shock absorber 1. Loosen the locknut. 2. To increase the s pring preload and there- by harden the s uspension, turn the ad - justing nut in direction (a). To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in di- rec ti on (b ). TIP The spring preload setting is dete rmined by measur[...]

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    Control functions 26 ESU12754 Adjusting the damping forces of the center sh ock a bsorb er a nd the rear shock abs orb er NOT ICE ECS00880 ● Do not continue to turn the adjuster in direction (a) after it stops. The shock a b- sorber could be damaged and damping force adjustments will not be able to be made. ● Do not turn the adjuster in directi[...]

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    Control functions 27 To increase the com pression dam ping force, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the compress ion damping force, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b). To increase th e rebound damping force, turn the adjusting dial in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force, turn the adj usting dial in direc[...]

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    Control functions 28 ESU13013 Adjusting the control rods (FX10MTR) W ARNI NG EWS00770 The left and right adjusting nuts must be set to the same position. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of sta- bility. The weight transfer c an be adjusted by turn- ing the adjusting nuts on the control rods . 1. Loosen the locknut while hold ing the[...]

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    Control functions 29 3. Tighten the lo cknut while holding th e ad- justing nut in place. 1. Red paint area 2. Adjustable r ange 3. Standard position Lock nut tig htenin g torque: 25 Nm (2.5 m · kgf , 18 ft · lbf) U8GL11E0.book Page 29 Friday, June 20 , 2008 6:51 PM[...]

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    Pre-operation checks 30 ESU11071 Inspect your vehicle each tim e you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating c ondition. Always follow the inspection and mai ntenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner ’ s Manual. W ARNI NG EWS00191 Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci-[...]

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    Pre-operation checks 31 Drive track • Check f or deflection, wear and damage. • If necessar y , have Y amaha dealer replace track. 63 Slide runners • Check f or wear and dam age. • If necessar y , have Y amaha dealer replace slide runners. 63 Steering • Check f or excessive free pla y . 62 Strap ( FX10MTR) • Check f or damage. • Repla[...]

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    Operation 32 ESU13210 TIP This model is equipped with an engine oil pressure switch to stop the engine in case an engine oil press ure drop is detected. To start the engine after this system has stopped the engine, be sure to place th e snowmobile on a level surface, and then turn the k ey in the main switch to the off positio n, and then to the on[...]

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    Operation 33 ESU11310 Break- in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 500 km (300 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully . Since the engine is brand new, do n ot put an excessive load on it for the first 500 km (300 mi). The various parts in the engine wear an[...]

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    Operation 34 The beginning operator s hould select a large flat area to become famil iar with the snowmo - bile. Make sure that this area is free of obsta- cles and other traffic . You should practice control of the throttle a nd brake, and master turning techniques in this area before trying more difficult terrain. Set the parking b rake and follo[...]

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    Operation 35 risk of an accident. Do not try steeper or more difficult inclines until you have de- veloped your skill on gentle slopes. You should practice first on gentle slopes. Try more difficult c limbs only after you hav e de- veloped your skill. As you approach a hill, ac - celerate before you start the climb, and then reduce the throttle to [...]

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    Operation 36 the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on the running board. This position will make it easi - er for you to shift your body weight as need ed. Snow and ice are slippery, so be prepared for the possibility that your snowmobile c ould be- gin to slip sidew ays on the slope. If this hap - pens, steer in the direction of the slide if th[...]

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    Operation 37 ● Always check the drive tr ack for damage or maladjustment before operating the snowmobile. ● Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track. NOT ICE ECS00350 Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operating on ice or hard-packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners. ESU11350 Maximi zing drive tr ack l ife Recomme[...]

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    Operation 38 ● Keep the right hand on the right handle- bar grip for steering, and grip the strap with the left hand to shift weight uphill for balance during traverse riding. ● Ride cautiously while using the strap. Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly while holding onto the strap. ● Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo- bile. ● Do [...]

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    Operation 39 3. Press the throttle lever slowly to mov e the snowmobile. 4. Turn the handlebar in the desired direc - tion. 5. Squeeze the brake leve r to stop the snowmobile. 6. Apply the parking brake b y moving the parking brake lever to the left. ESU11411 Stopping the engine ● Turn the main sw itch to the off pos ition to stop the engine. ●[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 40 ESU11451 Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will k eep your snowmobile in the safes t and most efficient condi tion possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most important points of v ehicle inspec tion, adjustment, and lubrication a re explained on the following page[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 41 * Crankcase breather system • Check breather hose f or cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary . — * Fuel lin e • Check fuel hose f or cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary . — * Fuel injection • Check synchronization. • Adjust if necessar y . — * Exhaust system • Check f or leakage. ?[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 42 ESU11561 General maintenance and lubrication chart ITEM REMARKS INITIAL EV ER Y PA G E 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) Season ally or 4000 km (2500 mi) (200 hr) Engine oil • Change (warm engine before draining) 49 * Engine o il f ilter car- tridge • Replace. Ev ery 20000 km (12000 mi) 49 * Cooling syst[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 43 TIP Brake system: ● After disassembling the master cylinder or caliper c ylinder, always change the b rake fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid le vel and add fluid if neces sary. ● Replace the oil seal s of the master cylinder and caliper cy linder every two years. ● Replace the brake hose every four[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 44 ESU13001 Tool kit The service information includ ed in this man- ual and the tools provided in the owner ’ s tool kit are intended to assist you i n the perfor- mance of preventiv e maintenance and minor repairs. However, additional tools such as a torque wrench may be nece ssary to perform certain maintena[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 45 Left and right side covers To remove a side cover 1. Remove the shroud. (See above for re- moval procedures.) 2. Loosen the fasteners, and then remove the side cover as shown. To install a side cover 1. Insert the projection on the rear of the side cover into the slot in the fuel tank side cover and insert th[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 46 is too long, ov erheating and e ngine damage may result. If the reach is too short, spark plug fouling and poor performance may result. Al- so, if the reach is too short, carbon will form on the exposed threads resulting in com bustion chamber hot spots and thread d amage. Al- ways use a spark plug with the s[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 47 ● Make sure that the thro ttle lever moves smoothly with the engine off before checking the T.O.R.S. ● Make sure that the parking brake is ap- plied. ● Do not rev the engine to the point that the clutch engages. 1. Start the engine. TIP Refer to the “ Starting the engine ” secti on on page 32. 2. Ho[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 48 2. Remove the headlight unit stay quick fas- teners and disconnec t the air tempera- ture sensor coupler. 3. Unhook the a ir filter case cover fasten ers. 4. Lift the he adlight unit and headli ght unit stay, and then slide the air filter case cov- er toward the rig ht side of the s nowmobile and remove it. 5[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 49 ESU11931 High-altitude settings Operating at high altitude reduces the perfor- mance of a gasoline engine about 3% for ev- ery 305 m (1000 ft) of elevation. This is because there is less air a s altitude inc reases. Less air means less oxygen available for combustion. Your snowmobile utiliz es an elec tronic [...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 50 2. Start the engine, warm it up for 10 – 15 minutes, and then turn it off. TIP ● The engine can also be warmed up by driv- ing the snowmobile for 10 – 15 minutes. ● After operating the snowmobile, allow the engine to idle for at least 10 seconds before turning it off. 3. Remove the s hroud and the rig[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 51 To change the engine oi l (with or without oil fil- ter cartridge replacement) 1. Place the snow mobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 3. Remove the shroud, the left side cover, the right side cover, and the drive gua [...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 52 8. Place an oil pan under the engine to col- lect the used oil. 9. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. TIP ● A “” mark is stamped on the crank case near the engine oil drain bolt. ● Dispose of used oil according to local regu- lations. ● Skip steps 10 – 12 if the [...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 53 gine oil, be careful not to fill above the “ H ” level mar k on the dipstick. Use only the recommended oil. (See page 76.) Make sure that no foreign material enters the engine oil tank. [ECS00462] 17. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while c hecking it for oil leakage. If oil is [...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 54 21. Ins tall the drive guard, the right side cov- er, the left side cover, and the shroud. ESU12825 Cooling syst em The coolant level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the cooling sy stem must be bl ed at the intervals specifie d in the periodic maintenance and lu brication chart. W ARNI NG EWS[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 55 Bleeding the c ooling system The cooling sy stem must be bled if the cool - ant reservoir become s empty, if air can be seen in the cooling s ystem, or if there is a cooling system l eak. Consult a Yam aha deal- er. NOT ICE ECS00500 Operating the engine with an improperly bled cooling system can cause overhea[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 56 ● Make sure that the drive guard is tight- ened securely before operating the snowmobile to protect against severe injury or death from a broken V-belt or other part should it come off the snow- mobile while it is in operation. NOT ICE ECS00830 Never run the engine with the V- belt re- moved. Clutch compone[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 57 Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust- ment. TIP Apply the parking brake before replacing the V-belt. 1. Remove the shroud and the left side cov - er, and then remove the drive guard. (See pages 17 and 44 for removal proce- dures.) 2. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it s o that it separ[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 58 7. Tighten the V-belt position a djusting bolts. 8. Install the V-belt over the primary s heave assembly. 9. Rotate the sec ondary sliding s heave clockwise a nd push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed she ave. 10. Ins tall the V-belt between the secondary sliding and fixed sheav es. 11. Ins tal[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 59 4. Remove the dipstick and chec k that the oil level is within the range shown at the bottom of the dipstick. If the oil does not reach the bo ttom of the dipstick, add suf- ficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it to the correc t level. NOTICE: Make sure that no foreign material en- ters the drive ch[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 60 NOT ICE ECS00060 Make sure that the brake lever end does not project out over the handlebar end. This will help prevent brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side for service. Test the brake at a low speed when starting out to mak e sure that it is working properly. If the brake does not pro[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 61 5. Tighten the parking brake cable lo cknut. 6. Turn the parking brake pad adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the clearance between the parking brake pads and the brake disc. 7. Tighten the parking brake pad lock nut. 8. Install the right side cover and the shroud. Checking the brake fluid level W ARNI NG EWS[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 62 ● All oil seals of the master cy linder and cali- per cylinder ● The brake hose ESU12142 Skis and ski runners Check the skis and ski runn ers for wear and damage. Replace if necessa ry. NOT ICE ECS00560 Avoid scratching the skis w hen loading and unloading the snowmobile, when riding in areas with little [...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 63 If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha dealer. ESU12173 Drive tr ack and s lide runners Drive t rack W ARNI NG EWS00480 A broken track, track fittings or debris thrown by the drive track could be danger- ous to an operator or bystanders. Observe the following precautions: ● Do not allow anyone to [...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 64 3. If the deflection is incorrect, adjust the drive track. Adjusting the drive track 1. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suit- able stand to raise the driv e track off the ground. 2. Loosen the rear axle nut. 3. Start the engine and rotate the driv e track one or two turns. Stop the engine. 4. Check the[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 65 Shifted to right Shifted to left 5. Adjust the drive tra ck deflection to speci - fication. NOT ICE: The right and left ad- justing nuts should be turned an equal amount. [ECS005 92] 6. Recheck align ment and deflection. If nec- essary, repeat steps 3 to 5 until the prop- er adjustment is achieve d. 7. Tighte[...]

  • Page 72

    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 66 Therefore, avoid prolonged operation on hard surfaces such as ic e, hard-packed snow, dirt, etc., to extend the life of the track and slide runners. NOT ICE ECS00610 ● Only use in deep snow riding condi- tions. ● Operation on areas with light snowfall, ice, hard-packed snow, dirt, or grass will result in [...]

  • Page 73

    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 67 ESU12852 Replacing a headlight bulb 1. Remove the shroud. (See page 44 for re- moval procedures.) 2. Disconnect the he adlight coupler. 3. Remove the bulb ho lder cover. 4. Unhook the headligh t bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out bulb. 5. Install the new bulb, and then hook the bulb holder onto the he[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 68 3. Install the shroud. ESU12290 Fittings and fasteners Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten - ers. Tighten in prop er sequence and torque if nec- essary. ESU12303 Battery This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery. There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add disti[...]

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    Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 69 ESU12871 Replacing a fuse W ARNI NG EWS00550 Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wr ong fuse could cause electr ical system dam- age or A FIRE HAZARD. NOT ICE ECS00631 Be sure to tur n the main swit ch to the off position and disconnect the negative bat- tery lead to prevent accidental short-cir- cuiting. 1.[...]

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    Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 70 4. Connect the negative b attery lead. 5. Install the right side cover and the shroud. TIP If the fuse immediatel y blows again, as k a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snow mobile. Specified fuses: Main fus e: 40.0 A Fuel inject io n syst em fu se: 10.0 A “ HEAD ” (headlig ht) fus e: 20.0 A “ SIG ” (sign[...]

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    Troubleshooting 71 ESU12886 Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system ● No fuel supplied to combus tion cham- ber • No fuel in tank: Supply fuel. ↓ • Clogged fuel line: Clean fuel line. ↓ • Clogged injector: Ask a Yamaha deal er to inspect. ● Fuel supplied to comb ustion chamber • Flooded engine: Crank engine o r wipe the [...]

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    Troubleshooting 72 3. Connect the red (+) jumper cab le to the positive (+) term inal of the dis charged battery. 4. Connect the other end of the red (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. 5. Connect the bla ck ( – ) jumper cab le to the negative ( – ) terminal of the boos ter bat- tery. 6. Connect the other end o[...]

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    Troubleshooting 73 2. Drive track does not move: Foreign ob- ject is caught in the drive track, or slide runners have melted to the slide metal due to lack of lub rication. 3. Tight, loose, or broken drive chain: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. V-belt tw ists 1. Improper V-belt: Replace w ith the correct V-belt. 2. Incorrect V-belt clutch offse t: [...]

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    Storage 74 ESU12433 Long-term storage requires s ome preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. Cleaning Thoroughly clean the snowmobile, insi de and out, to remove the c orrosive salts and acids that can accumulate. Use Yam aha Mud, Grease, and Engine C leaner, or an eq uivalent product, to loosen mud, grease, and grime. Wash with mild [...]

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    Storag e 75 Surface protection Apply a coat of wax to p ainted surfaces. Apply suitable protectants to the exterior of the en - gine, drive track, and to other metal, plastic, and rubber parts. Battery Remove the battery from the snowmobile. Store it in a cool , dry place that is above 0 ° C (32 ° F), bu t less than 30 ° C (90 ° F). Check the c[...]

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    Specifications 76 ESU12466 Dimensions: Overall length: FX1 0 2805 mm (110.4 in) FX10M TR 3240 mm (127 .6 in) FX1 0RTR 280 5 mm (1 10.4 in) Overall width: FX1 0 1180 mm (46.5 in ) FX10M TR 1160 mm (45. 7 in) FX1 0RTR 118 0 mm (4 6.5 in) Overall heigh t: FX1 0 1160 mm (45.7 in ) FX10M TR 1195 mm (47. 0 in) FX1 0RTR 114 0 mm (4 4.9 in) Dry weigh t: FX[...]

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    Specifications 77 Drive c hain type: Silent ch ain enc losed in oil bath Drive c hain hous ing oil: Type: SAE 75 W or 80W API G L-3 Ge ar oil Capacity: 0.20 L (0 .21 US q t, 0.18 Im p.qt) Revers e syst em: Yes Prim ary redu ctio n ratio: 3.80 – 1.00 :1 Seco ndary reduc tion ra tio: FX10 39 /2 1 (1.86 ) FX10 MTR 40 /20 (2. 00) FX10R TR 39 /21 (1. [...]

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    Consumer information 78 ESU12480 Identification number records Record the frame serial number, engine serial number (Primary ID), an d key identification number in the s paces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also, record and keep the ID n umbers in a separate place in case the snowmobile is sto- len. Frame se[...]

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    Consumer information 79 ESU12500 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U .S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMIT- ED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A . hereby warrants that new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased from an autho- rized Yamaha snowmo bile dealer in the con tinental United States will be free from defects in material and workman- ship for the period of time state[...]

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    Consumer information 80 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT- NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIM- ITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPO- RATION, U.S.A. AND EXCLUDED FROM TH[...]

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    Consumer information 81 Q. What responsibility does my dealer have unde r this warranty? A. Each Y amaha snowmobile dealer is e xpected to: 1. Completely set up every new machine before sale. 2. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to your sat isfaction at the time of sale, and upon your request at any lat er date. 3. In ad[...]

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    Consumer information 82 ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVI CE (Y.E.S.) U8GL11E0.book Page 82 Friday, June 20 , 2008 6:51 PM[...]

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    Index A Air filter, checkin g .................. ........... ........ 47 Auxiliar y DC jack (FX10M TR) .................. 15 B Battery ....... ................. ........... ................. .. 68 Brake and parking b rake . ............ ........... .. 59 Brake lever ............................ ........... ........ 15 Break-in .....................[...]

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    Index Tool kit............. ........... ........... ................. .. 44 Transport ing ............... ........... ................. .. 39 Troubles hooting ......... ........... ........... ........ 71 V Valve cl earance.......... ................. ........... .. 49 V-belt .......................... ........... ........... ........ 55 U8GL11E0.b[...]

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    U8GL11E0.book Page 3 Friday, June 20, 2008 6:5 1 PM[...]

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    Y AMAHA MOT OR CO., L TD . PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2008.05-1.7 × 2 CR ESU12520[...]