Yamaha FX10X manual

OWNER’S MANUAL FX10X FX10RTX FX10RTRX FX10RTRAX FX10MTX FX10MTRX FX10MTRAX 8GL-28199-10 LIT-12628-02-69[...]

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Introduction ESU10120 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[...]

Important manual information ESU10150 W ARNING EWS00010 PLEASE READ A ND UNDERSTAN D THIS MANUAL COM PLETELY BEFORE O PER- ATING THE SNO WMOBILE. NOTE: ● Yamaha continually s eeks advance ments in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information av ailable at the ti me of printing, there may b[...]

Contents Safety informa tion ........ ................... . 1 Location of the imp ortant labels ..... 4 Description ....... ................... ............. . 6 Control functions .......... ................... . 9 Main swi tch ................. ................... 9 Throttle lev er ........................... ....... 9 Engine o verheati ng prevent[...]

Contents Fittings a nd fastene rs ................... 66 Battery ..... ............. ................... ..... 66 Replacing a fuse ............... ........... 67 Troubleshooting ................. ............ 69 Storage ............. ............. .................. 72 Specifica tions ........ ................... ...... 74 Consumer information . ..[...]

Safety information 1 ESU10181 When you ride your snow mobile, you must know and us e the following for your safety. Severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following. Before operating 1. Read the Owner ’ s Man ual and all labels before operating this snowmobile. Be- come familiar with all of the operating controls and their fun[...]

Safety information 2 ● Fill the fuel tank outdoors w ith extreme care. Never remove the fuel cap in- doors. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. ● Never refue l while smoking or in the vi- cinity of an open flame. ● Make sure that the fuel tank ca p is closed securely after refueling. Wipe up any spilled fuel im mediately. 9. If you swallow some[...]

Safety information 3 begin decelerating e arly. The best brak - ing method o n most surfaces is to release the throttle and apply the brake gently — not suddenly. Maintenance and storage 1. When laying the s nowmobile on its side for maintenance, use a suitable stand to keep it level. 2. Do not leave the snowmob ile on its left side for an extend[...]

Safety information 4 ESU10211 Location of the important labels Please read the following labels carefully before operating this snowmobile . NOTE: Maintain or replace safety and ins truction labels, as nec essary. U8GL10E0.book Page 4 Fri day, May 18, 2007 3:17 P M[...]

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Descripti on 6 ESU10260 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 (FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA) 10. T ail/brake light 11. Slide rail sus pension 12. Dr iv e trac k U8GL10E0.book Page 6 Fri day, May 18, 2007 3:17 P M[...]

Description 7 1. Brake le ver 2. P ar king brake le ver 3. Grip/thumb war mer adjustment s witch 4. Headlight beam s witch 5. Engine stop s witch 6. Th rott le l ever 7. Main s witch 8. Shift lev er (FX10 / FX 10R TR / FX10RTRA / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA) 9. A uxiliary DC jack (FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA) 10. “ RESET ” b utton 11. “ SELECT ” but[...]

Descripti on 8 NOTE: ● 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. U8GL10E0.book Page 8 Fri day, May 18, 2007 3:17 P M[...]

Control functions 9 ESU10291 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[...]

Control functions 10 ● Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. Otherwise, the T.O.R.S. will not work pr operly. If the throttle bodies or throttle cable malfunc- tions during op eration, the T.O .R.S. will oper- ate when the throttle lever is released. The T.O.R.S. is designed to override the fuel injection and limit the engi [...]

Control functions 11 ESU12720 Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with the following: ● 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 eng[...]

Control functions 12 and then push the “ SELECT ” button for at least 10 seconds w hile the snowmobile is stopped. ● Use the engine speed meter only when checking the snowm obile and performing basic maintenanc e. The engine speed meter should not be used while riding the snowmobile since the readi ng will vary from the actual engine speed. E[...]

Control functions 13 Fuel meter The display seg ments of the fuel meter disap- pear towards “ E ” (Empty) as the fuel level de - creases. When only one segment is left near “ E ” , the fuel level warning indicator and the warning light come on. If the fuel lev el warning indic ator and the warning light come on , refuel as soon as pos- sibl[...]

Control functions 14 When this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer in- spect the snowmob ile as soon as possible. ESU10460 Oil level warning indica tor “” The oil level w arning indicator and the w arn- ing light come on w hen the engine oil level is low. If the oil level w arning indicator and the w arn- ing light come on, place the snowmobile on a l[...]

Control functions 15 W ARNING EWS00650 If the self-diagnosis warning indicator and warning light flash continuously, and an error code is displayed during operation, there may be some problem with an elec - trical circuit, couplers, e tc. Note the error code, and then have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmobile as soon as possible in order to avoid[...]

Control functions 16 To raise the temperature To raise the grip warmer temperature, press the “” side of the switch. To raise the thumb warmer temperature , press the “” side of the switch. To lower the temperature Continue to press the switch until the temper- ature level re turns to the mi nimum level, and then raise the temperature to th[...]

Control functions 17 NOTE: When the brake lever is operated, the brake light will illuminate . CAUTION: 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. The brake lever is equipped wi th a position adjuster. To ad[...]

Control functions 18 ESU13030 Shift lev er (FX10 / FX1 0RTR / FX10RTRA / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA) The shift lever is used to pu t the snowmobile into forward or reverse. Before shifting, wait for the snowmo bile to come to a complete stop with the engine i dling. Pull the shift lever out, slide it to “ FWD ” or to “ REV ” until it stops, and the[...]

Control functions 19 W ARNING EWS00090 ● Do not drive t he snowmobile with the shroud or covers unfastened or re- moved. ● Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when ser vicing the snow- mobile with the shroud or covers re- moved. ● Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation. CAUTION: ECS00370[...]

Control functions 20 To install the storage pouch Place the storage pouch in the origi nal posi- tion, and then hook the swivel hook onto the bracket. NOTE: When installing the storage pouch, make sure that the swivel hook is securely hooked onto the bracket. Storing the spare V-belt Keep a spare V-belt for emergency use by storing it in the storag[...]

Control functions 21 Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gasolin e with a pump octane number [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher. CAUTION: ECS00080 ● Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maximum 5% of ethanol can be used, although richer jetting may be required to prevent engine dama[...]

Control functions 22 ESU12550 Adjust ing th e fro nt sho ck ab sorb er air pressu re (FX1 0RT / FX 10RTR / FX10RTRA ) CAUTION: ECS00700 The left and right shock absorber air pres- sure must be set to the same setting. Un- even settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. This snowmobile is equipped wi th FOX shock absorbers as stand ard [...]

Control functions 23 4. Install the hos e connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the shock absorber an d tighten it approxi - mately six turns until the pressure regis - ters on the pump gauge. CAUTION: ECS00720 Do not overtighten the connector onto the air valve as this will damage the connector seal. NOTE: If the shock absorbe[...]

Control functions 24 CAUTION: ECS00730 Do not exceed 1,034 kPa (10.3 kgf/cm ² , 150 psi). 7. Install the air valve cap. NOTE: If the front suspension bottoms too easily or rolls too much during cornering, increase the air pressure by 34 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm ² , 5 psi). If the suspension is too firm and you want a more compliant rid e, decrease the air[...]

Control functions 25 ESU10930 Adjust ing the r ear susp ension sp ring preload The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adj usting ring on the center shock absorber and the spring preload adjus t- er on the rear shock absorber. FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA FX10 / FX10RT / FX10RTR / FX10RTRA 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 1.[...]

Control functions 26 ESU12751 Adjust ing th e rear suspe nsion damp- ing forc e (FX10 / FX10 RT / FX10RT R / FX10RTRA ) FX10 The compression damping force can be ad- justed by turning the adjusting sc rew. To increase the com pression dam ping force, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the compress ion damping force, turn the adj[...]

Control functions 27 To increase the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting dial in directio n (a). To decrease the rebound damping force, turn the ad justing dial in direction (b). CAUTION: ECS00790 ● Do not continue to turn the adjusting screw or dial in direction ( a) after it stops. The shock absorber can be dam- aged and damping force adj[...]

Control functions 28 W ARNING EWS00170 Never adjust the control rods beyond the maximum range indicated on the rods with red paint. 3. Tighten the locknut while ho lding the con- trol rod adjusting nut in place. CAUTION: ECS00800 The left and right adjusting nuts must be set to the same position. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of [...]

Pre-operation checks 29 ESU11070 The condition of a snowm obile is the owner ’ s responsibility. Vital compone nts can start to de- teriorate quickly and u nexpectedly, ev en if the snowmob ile remains unused (for ex ample, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any dama ge or fluid leakage could ha ve serious conse- quences. Therefore, it is [...]

Pre-operation checks 30 T ool kit and recommended equipme nt • Check f or proper placem ent. 43 Shroud and co vers • Make sure that the shroud and covers are securely f astened. 18 Skis and ski runners • Check f or wear and dam age. • If necessar y , hav e Y am aha dealer replace s kis or ski runners. 60 Drive track • Check f or deflectio[...]

Operation 31 ESU11300 Starting the engine W ARNING EWS00200 ● Be sure to check the “ SAFETY INFOR- MATI ON ” section carefully before start- ing the engine. ● Make sure that the parking brake is ap- plied. NOTE: Make sure that the engine stop s witch is in the on position. The starter motor cannot be oper- ated when the engine stop s witch [...]

Operation 32 500 km (300 mi) and beyond The snowmobile can now be operated nor- mally. CAUTION: ECS00340 ● After 800 km (500 mi) of operation, the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced. ● If any engine trouble should occur dur- ing the engine break-in period, immedi- ately have a Y amaha dealer check the snowmobile. E[...]

Operation 33 W ARNING EWS00220 ● Many surfaces such as ic e and hard- packed snow require much longer stop- ping distances. Be alert, plan ahead, and begin decelerating early. ● Improper use of the brake can ca use the drive track to lose traction, reduce con- trol, and increase the possibility of an accident. Turning For most snow surfaces , ?[...]

Operation 34 snowmobile from the uphill side . Restart the engine, release the parking b rake, and de- scend the hill. W ARNING EWS00230 Side hills and steep slopes are not recom- mended for a novice snowmobiler. Riding downhill When riding downhill, k eep speed to a mini- mum. It is importa nt to apply just enough throttle to keep the clutch engag[...]

Operation 35 Hard-packed snow It can be more difficult to n egotiate on hard- packed snow as both the skis and drive track do not have as much traction as when the snowmobile is op erated on fresh snow. Avoid rapid acceleration, turning, and braking. Operation on surfaces other tha n snow or ic e Operation of your snowmobile on surfaces other than [...]

Operation 36 etc. If snow coverage is not sufficient, stay on trails to avoid imp act damage to the drive track. Studded track In general, track life w ill be shortened when studs are installed. D rilling stud holes into the drive track wi ll cut the internal fib ers, which weakens the track. Avoid spinning the drive track. Studs may catch on a n o[...]

Operation 37 2. Press the throttle lever slowly to mov e the snowmobile. 3. Turn the handlebar in the desired direc - tion. 4. Squeeze the brake leve r to stop the snowmobile. 5. Apply the parking brake b y moving the parking brake lever to the left. FX10 / FX10R TR / FX10RTRA / FX10MTR / FX1 0MTRA W ARNING EWS00310 ● Make sure that the throttle [...]

Operation 38 6. Apply the parking brake b y moving the parking brake lever to the left. ESU11410 Stopping t he engine Turn the main switch to the off pos ition to stop the engine. W ARNING EWS00330 ● Push down the engine stop switch to stop the engine in an emergency. ● Make sure that the key is removed from the main switch whenever the operato[...]

Periodic maintenance 39 ESU11450 Safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection , adjustment, and lubrication will keep your snowmobile in the safes t and most efficient condition possible. The mos t important points of snowmobile inspection, adj ustment, and lubrication are ex plained on the following pages. Maintenance, replacement, or[...]

Periodic mainte nance 40 * It is re comme nded tha t these item s be ser viced by a Yamaha dealer. * Exhaust system • Check f or leakage. • Tighten or replace gasket if necessar y . — 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) U8GL10E0.book Page 40 Fr iday, May 18 , 2007 3:[...]

Periodic maintenance 41 ESU11560 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) 48 * Engine o il filter c ar- tridge • Replace. Ev er y 20000 km (12000 mi) 48 * Cooling system • Check co[...]

Periodic mainte nance 42 * It is re comme nded tha t these item s be ser viced by a Yamaha dealer. NOTE: 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 necessary. ● Replace the oil seal s of the master cylinder and caliper cy l[...]

Periodic maintenance 43 ESU12770 Tool kit The owner ’ s tool kit has the tools which are sufficient for mos t periodic maintenanc e and minor repairs. A torque wrench is also neces- sary to properly tighten nuts and bolts. CAUTION: ECS00760 Before starting the engine, make sure t hat the storage pouch zipper is closed com- pletely. N O TE: If you[...]

Periodic mainte nance 44 2. Loosen the fasteners, and then remove the side cover. To install a side cover 1. Place the side cover in the original posi - tion, and then tighten the fasteners. NOTE: Be sure to insert the projection on the rear of the side cover i nto the hole in the fuel tank side cover and insert the projec tions on the front of the[...]

Periodic maintenance 45 Spark plugs are produced in several different thread lengths. The thread length or reach is the distance from the spark plug gas ket seat to the end of the threaded portion. If the reach 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-[...]

Periodic mainte nance 46 W ARNING EWS00351 When checking the T.O.R.S.: ● Make sure that the parking brake is ap- plied. ● Make sure that the thro ttle lever moves smoothly. ● Do not rev the engine to the point that the clutch engages, otherwise the snow - mobile could start moving, which could cause an accident. 1. Start the engine. NOTE: Ref[...]

Periodic maintenance 47 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. Lift up the ai[...]

Periodic mainte nance 48 ESU11930 High-altitu de 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 fuel in- jecti[...]

Periodic maintenance 49 2. Start the engine, warm it up for 10 – 15 minutes, and then turn it off. NOTE: ● The engine can also be w armed up by op- erating the s nowmobile fo r 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 right side c[...]

Periodic mainte nance 50 7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler cap. 8. Connect the oil leve l gauge coupler. 9. Install the right side cover and the shro ud. 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 brak[...]

Periodic maintenance 51 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. NOTE: ● A “” m ark is stamped on the crankcase near the engine oil drain bolt. ● Dispose of used oil according to local regu- lations. ● Skip steps 10 – 12 if the oil filter car[...]

Periodic mainte nance 52 15. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 16. Add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the “ H ” level mark on the dipstick. (See above for the checki ng pro- cedure.) CAUTION: ECS00461 ● When adding the engine oil, be careful not to fill above the “ H ” level mar[...]

Periodic maintenance 53 To check the coolant level Check the coolan t level in the coolan t reser- voir when the engine is cold. If the coolant lev - el is below the “ LO W ” mark, add coolant until it reaches the “ FULL ” mark. (See the following section “ Replenis hing the coolant ” for more details.) CAUTION: ECS00490 ● Hard water [...]

Periodic mainte nance 54 3. Start the engine and add coo lant until the coolant level does not go down, and then stop the engine. 4. Fill the coolant reservoir w ith coolant until it reaches the “ FULL ” mark. 5. Install the coolant re servoir cap. 6. Check for any cool ant leakage. 7. Install the shroud. NOTE: If you find any leaks, consult a [...]

Periodic maintenance 55 ● When installing the new V-belt, make sure that it is positioned properly. Other- wise, the V-belt clutch engagement speed will be changed and the snowmo- bile may move unexpectedly when the engine is started, which could cause an accident. ● Have a Yamaha dea ler make this adjust- ment. CAUTION: ECS00510 As the V-belt [...]

Periodic mainte nance 56 5. Temporarily install the new V-belt on the secondary sheav e assembly only, and then measure the V-belt position. Do not force the V-belt between the s heaves; the secondary slid ing and fixe d sheaves must touch each other. 6. If the V-belt position is inco rrect, adjust it by removing or adding a spacer on each V-belt p[...]

Periodic maintenance 57 9. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it s o that it separates from the secondary fixed sh eave. 10. Install the V-belt between the se condary sliding and fixed shea ves. 11. Install the drive guard, an d then install the left side cover a nd the shroud. ESU12830 Drive chain housing W ARNING EWS00430 The [...]

Periodic mainte nance 58 CAUTION: ECS00530 Make sure that no foreign material enters the drive chain housing. 5. Install the dipstick. 6. Install the right side cover and the shro ud. To adjust the chain tension 1. Remove the s hroud and the right side cover. (See page 43 for removal proce- dures.) 2. Loosen the locknut. 3. Turn the chain te nsion [...]

Periodic maintenance 59 Checking the parking brake pads Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thicknes s of the pads. If the parking brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. To adjust the parking brake As the parking brake pads w ear, adjustment may be necessary to e nsure proper brake performance. W AR[...]

Periodic mainte nance 60 Checking the brake fluid level W ARNING EWS00460 Be careful that water does not e nter the master cylinder when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock. If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a Yamaha dealer. CAUTION: ECS00550 Brake fluid may deteriorate pai[...]

Periodic maintenance 61 CAUTION: ECS00560 Avoid scratching the skis w hen loading and unloading the snowmobile, when riding in areas with little or no snow, or on sharp edges such as concrete, curbs, e tc. This will wear or damage the skis. To align the skis 1. Turn the handlebar so the ski s face straight ahead. 2. Check the following for ski alig[...]

Periodic mainte nance 62 Chec king t he drive tra ck W ARNING EWS00490 Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track, or if it has been maladjusted. Drive track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. Check the drive track for deflection, wear, and damage[...]

Periodic maintenance 63 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 drive track alignm ent with the slide runners. If the alignment is inco rrect, align the drive track[...]

Periodic mainte nance 64 5. Adjust the drive tra ck deflection to speci - fication. CAUTION: ECS00591 The right and left adjusting nuts should be turned an equal a mount. 6. Recheck alig nment and deflection. If nec- essary, repeat steps 3 to 5 until the prop- er adjustment is achiev ed. 7. Tighten the rear axle nut. Slide runners Check the slide r[...]

Periodic maintenance 65 W ARNING EWS00510 ● Apply a dab of grease ont o the cable end only. Do not grease the throttle cable be- cause it could become frozen, which could cause loss of control. ● Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer lubri- cate the front and rear suspensions. ESU12850 Replacing a headlight bulb W ARNING EWS00530 Keep flammable produ[...]

Periodic mainte nance 66 5. Remove the bulb. 6. Install the new bulb, and the n hook the bulb holder onto the headlight unit. CAUTION: ECS00620 Keep oil and your hands away from the glass part of the bulb or its life and illumi- nation will be affected. If the glass is oil stained, thor oughly clean it with a cloth m oistened with alcohol or lacque[...]

Periodic maintenance 67 W ARNING EWS00540 Battery electrolyte is poisonous and d an- gerous. It contains sulfuric acid and can cause severe burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. ANTIDOTE: ● EXTERNAL: Flush wit h water. ● INTERNAL: Dr ink large quantities of wa- ter or milk. Follow with milk of magne- sia, beaten egg, or vegetable o[...]

Periodic mainte nance 68 4. Connect the negative b attery lead. 5. Install the right side cover and the shro ud. NOTE: 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 ion sy stem f use: 10.0 A “ HEAD ” (headlig ht) fus e: 20.0 A “ SIG ” (signal ) fuse: 3.[...]

Troubleshooting 69 ESU12882 Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system No fuel supplied to co mbustion chamb er ● No fuel in tank: Supply fuel. ● Clogged fuel line: Clean fuel l ine. ● Clogged in jector: Ask a Yamaha deale r to inspect. Fuel supplied to combustion chamber ● Flooded engine: C rank engine or wipe the spark plug dry. [...]

Troubleshooting 70 6. Connect the other end of the bla ck ( – ) jumper cable to the negative ( – ) terminal of the discharged battery. CAUTION: ECS00670 Do not reverse the connections! Make sure that all connections ar e secure and correct before attempting to start the en- gine. Any wrong connection could dam- age the electrical system. 7. Sta[...]

Troubleshooting 71 3. Loose or broken engine mount(s): Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. V-bel t slip s or become s extre mely h ot 1. Oily or dirty V-belt or primary and second- ary sheave assem bly surfaces: Clean. 2. Problem with the driveline: See “ V-belt twists ” above. Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages ha rshly 1. Wo[...]

Storage 72 ESU12430 Long-term storage requires s ome preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. Cleaning Thoroughly clean the snowmobile, inside 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 s[...]

Storag e 73 ● To charge a sealed-type (MF) battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery charger is required. Using a convention- al battery charger wi ll damage the bat- tery. If you do not have access to a sealed-type (MF) battery c harger, have a Yamaha dealer charge your battery. ● Do not charge the batter y quickly. Charge the battery for [...]

Specifications 74 ESU12462 Dimensions: Overall length: FX1 0 2815 mm (110.8 in) FX1 0MT 3240 m m (127.6 in ) FX10M TR 3240 mm (127. 6 in) FX1 0MTRA 32 40 mm (1 27.6 in) FX1 0RT 2815 mm (110. 8 in) FX1 0RTR 281 5 mm (110. 8 in) FX10R TRA 2815 mm (110.8 in) Overall width: FX1 0 1205 mm (47.4 in) FX1 0MT 1225 m m (48.2 in) FX10M TR 1225 mm (48.2 in) F[...]

Specifications 75 Number of teeth : FX10 9 FX10MT 7 FX10MTR 7 FX10MTRA 7 FX10RT 9 FX10RTR 9 FX10RTRA 9 Transm issio n: Clutc h type: Automa tic cen trifugal en gagem ent Rati o range : 3.80 – 1.00 :1 Sheave dist ance: 267.0 – 27 0.0 mm (10 .51 – 10.63 in ) Sheave offs et: 13.5 – 16.5 mm (0.53 – 0.65 in) Engage ment speed (Sub ject t o cha[...]

Specifications 76 Warn ing ligh t: LED Low coolan t temp erature indicat or ligh t: LED U8GL10E0.book Page 76 Fr iday, May 18 , 2007 3:17 P M[...]

Consumer information 77 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[...]

Consumer information 78 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 contin ental United States will be free from defects in material and workman- ship for the period of time stated[...]

Consumer information 79 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[...]

Consumer information 80 Q. What responsibility does my dealer have under 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 add[...]

Consumer information 81 ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) U8GL10E0.book Page 81 Fr iday, May 18 , 2007 3:17 P M[...]

Index A Air filter, checkin g .................. ................... 46 Auxi liary DC jack (FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA) .... 16 B Battery .................. ................. ........... ........ 66 Brake and parking b rake .................. ........ 58 Brake lever ...................... ................. ........ 16 Break-in ................ ...[...]

Index Strap (FX10MT / FX10MTR / FX10MTRA) .... 36 Suspension ..................... ............ ............. 21 T Throttle c able free play, adjusting .... ........ 45 Throttle l ever .............. ................. ........... .... 9 Throttle o verride sy stem (T.O.R.S. ) ........... 9 Throttle o verride sy stem (T.O.R.S. ), checking....... ....[...]

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