Yamaha Apex RX10PA Owner'S Manual Download

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Control functions

Tighten the locknut securely after adjust-
ing the brake lever position.

ESU10581

Parking brake lever

When parking the snowmobile or starting the
engine, apply the parking brake by moving the
parking brake lever to the left.

To release the parking brake, move the park-
ing brake lever to the right.

ESU10593

Shift lever

The shift lever is used to put the snowmobile
into forward or reverse. After coming to a
complete stop, pull the shift lever out, slide it
to “FWD” or to “REV” until it stops, and then
release it.

1. Locknut

2. Adjusting bolt

1. Parking brake lever

1. Shift lever

1. Pull out.

2. Slide to “FWD” (forward).
3. Release.

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Summary of Contents for Apex RX10PA

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 8HG 28199 10 LIT 12628 02 97 ESU10012 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle RX10PA RX10PSA RX10PXTA DIC183 ...

Page 2: ...ESU10041 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U8HG10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 3: ... the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies between your snowmobile and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWS00670 Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowmobile Do not attempt to operate this snowmobile until you have attained adequate knowledge of its con trols and operating features Regular inspectio...

Page 4: ...fety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWS00021 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECS00011 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the snowmobile or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make pro cedures easier or clearer U8HG10E0...

Page 5: ...system 34 Pre operation checks 35 Pre operation check list 35 Operation 37 Starting the engine 37 Break in 38 Riding your snowmobile 38 Maximizing drive track life 42 Driving 43 Stopping the engine 44 Transporting 44 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 45 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 46 General maintenance and lubrication chart 47 Tool kit 49 Removing and installing t...

Page 6: ... 86 Specifications 88 Consumer information 90 Identification number records 90 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 91 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY 92 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 95 U8HG10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 7: ...formation for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha deal er RX10P RX10PS 9 11 14 12 13 10 RX10PXT 9 11 14 12 13 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 U8HG10E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 8: ...MISE AU POINT MOTEUR 1 TYPE DE BOUGIE 2 ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES 3 RÉGIME DE RALENTI CR9EB NGK 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in 1600 50 r min CR9EB NGK 0 7 0 8 mm 1600 50 r min 8HG 8HG 1417E 00 8GC 2415E E0 PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE MIN OCTANE PUMP 91 RON 95 ESSENCE SUPER SANS PLOMB INDICE D OCTANE MIN POMPE 91 RON 95 1 2 3 4 5 6 U8HG10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 9: ...PE D HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 3 FLÈCHE DE LA CHENILLE POUR PLUS DE DÉTAIL VOIR LE MANUEL D ATELIER POUR CE MODÈLE LES CARACTÉRISTIQUE TECHNIQUES SONT SUSCEPTIBLES DE CHANGER SANS NOTIFICATION PRÉALABLE 250 cm 8 5 oz GL 3 75W or 80W 30 35 mm 1 18 1 38 in 100 N 10 kg 22 lb 250 cm GL 3 75W or 80W 8ES 47578 00 30 35 mm 100 N 10 kg TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT 8FR 77763 E0...

Page 10: ...nformément aux instructions du Manuel du propriétaire 8FA E0 8FA 2389C E0 C M V S S CANADA N S V A C T RANSPOR T 506 This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Ce système d allumage par étincelle de véhicule respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada 3JK 82377 10 10 11 12 U8HG10E0 book Page 4 Tue...

Page 11: ...sateur pour les instructions Ne pas brûler ni perforer ni ouvrir 8HR F2259 00 WARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause explosion Read owner s manual for instructions Do not incinerate puncture or open AVERTISSEMENT Cette unité contient de I azote à haute pression Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d explosion Voir le manuel d utilisateur pour les instructio...

Page 12: ...in the vehicle properly in creases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 35 for a list of pre operation checks Apply the parking brake before starting the engine Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake applied This may over heat the brake disc and reduce braking abil ity While using your snowmobile This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on public streets roads...

Page 13: ...t decision Genuine Yamaha Ac cessories which are available only from a Yamaha dealer have been designed tested and approved by Yamaha for use on your snowmobile Many companies with no con nection to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac cessories or offer other modifications for Yamaha vehicles Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these aftermarket companies produce Therefore Yamaha can...

Page 14: ...S fuse 4 Fuel injection system fuse 5 Air filter 6 Oil filler cap 7 Fuse box 8 Coolant reservoir 9 Coolant recovery tank 10 Tool kit 11 Storage compartment 12 Tail brake light 13 Slide rail suspension 14 Rear shock absorber damping force remote adjusting dial RX10P 15 Drive track 16 V belt holder U8HG10E0 book Page 8 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 15: ...hange without notice 1 6 7 2 3 8 9 10 4 11 12 5 1 Brake lever 2 Parking brake lever 3 Grip warmer adjusting switch 4 Multi function meter unit 5 Engine stop switch 6 Thumb warmer adjusting switch 7 Throttle lever 8 Shift lever 9 Main switch 10 Auxiliary DC jack 11 Helmet shield heater jack 12 Headlight beam switch U8HG10E0 book Page 9 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 16: ...to idle when it is released ESU13242 Throttle override system T O R S WARNING EWS00041 If the T O R S is activated make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been cor rected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine Continuing to operate with a mal function could cause loss of control or damage If the throttle valves or throttle cable malfunc tions dur...

Page 17: ...cator lights which show high beam and low coolant temperature conditions a warning light which shows warnings to gether with the warning indicators a fuel meter which shows the fuel remain ing in the fuel tank a grip thumb warmer level indicator which shows the grip warmer level or the thumb warmer level a display brightness control function an electric power steering warning indicator When the ke...

Page 18: ...ometer modes in the following order F TRIP ODO TRIP A TRIP B BARO F TRIP To reset a tripmeter select it by pushing the SELECT button and then push the RE SET button for at least 1 second If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually it will reset itself automatically and the display will return to the prior mode after the snowmo bile has been refueled and traveled 5 km 3 mi Oil change tr...

Page 19: ...ore the oil change tripmeter appeared 1 Push the SELECT button until ODO is displayed and then push the RESET button for at least 1 second The distance traveled since the last oil change and OIL will flash alternately in the odometer display 2 Push the RESET button for approxi mately 3 seconds 00000 and OIL will flash alternately in the odometer display 3 times and then the display will return to ...

Page 20: ...the rider that the snowmobile should be warmed up After the engine is started warm it up until the indicator light goes off The snowmobile can be operated normally af ter the indicator light goes off TIP Drive the snowmobile at low speeds when the low coolant temperature indicator light is on If the engine speed is too high maximum en gine speed is reduced to protect the engine ESU10425 Fuel meter...

Page 21: ...the movement and inclination of the snowmo bile Grip thumb warmer level indicator When the grip warmer adjusting switch is pressed the grip warmer indicator comes on and the display switches to the grip warmer level When the thumb warmer adjusting switch is pressed the thumb warmer indicator comes on and the display switches to the thumb warmer level See Grip thumb warmer adjusting switch on page ...

Page 22: ...f the fuel meter start to flash when a malfunctioning sensor disconnected coupler broken lead or short circuit is detected by the self diagnosis device of the snowmobile to warn the rider of any of the above problems If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmobile as soon as possible ESU13990 Oil level pressure warning indicator The oil level pressure warning indicator has two functions...

Page 23: ...he engine oil is changed the warning indicator may come on and OP LO may appear in the odometer display for a few seconds until the oil circulates through the engine The snow mobile can be operated normally after the warning indicator goes off ESU10513 Coolant temperature warning indicator If the engine overheats the coolant tempera ture warning indicator and the warning light come on When this oc...

Page 24: ... to operate the engine longer than necessary if there is an error code to avoid possible engine dam age ECS00820 ESU10531 Engine stop switch The engine stop switch is used to stop the en gine in an emergency Simply push the stop switch to stop the engine To start the engine pull the stop switch and proceed with starting the engine See page 37 for engine starting procedures During the first few rid...

Page 25: ...engine is 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 the jack 3 After using the auxiliary DC jack be sure to remove the accessory power plug from the jack and to close the auxiliary DC jack cap NOTICE ECS00122 To avoid circuit overload and a possible fuse blowing do not use accessories re quiring more than ...

Page 26: ... and a possible fuse blowing do not use a helmet shield heater requiring more than the maximum rated capacity for the helmet shield heater jack See page 78 for the specified fuse amperage ESU13523 Brake lever The snowmobile is stopped by braking the en tire drive system Squeeze the brake lever towards the handle bar grip to stop the snowmobile TIP When the brake lever is squeezed the brake light c...

Page 27: ...To release the parking brake move the park ing brake lever to the right ESU10593 Shift lever The shift lever is used to put the snowmobile into forward or reverse After coming to a complete stop pull the shift lever out slide it to FWD or to REV until it stops and then release it 1 Locknut 2 Adjusting bolt 1 Parking brake lever 1 Shift lever 1 Pull out 2 Slide to FWD forward 3 Release 1 1 2 3 U8HG...

Page 28: ... the V belt re moved Clutch components can be dam aged Be careful not to scratch the windshield when removing or installing the drive guard The drive guard is designed to protect the V belt clutch and V belt in case parts break or come loose The drive guard is located behind the left side cover See page 49 for removal procedures To remove the drive guard 1 Pull out the drive guard locking pin from...

Page 29: ...10811 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located behind the seat Use the storage compartment to store the tool kit manuals spare parts or oth er small items To open the storage compartment Turn the fastener 1 2 turn in either direction and then fold the storage compartment cover up To close the storage compartment Fold the storage compartment cover down and then turn the fastener to th...

Page 30: ...he 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 spilled fuel immediately 4 Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se curely by turning it clockwise WARNING EWS00680 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju ry or death Handle gasoline with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasol...

Page 31: ...151 Read and understand the following infor mation before handling shock absorbers that contain highly pressurized nitrogen gas Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assemblies Do not subject the shock absorbers to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to explode due to excessive gas pressure Do not deform or damage the cylinders in any way Cylinder damage wi...

Page 32: ...ir pressure gauge One side of the gauge has a low pressure meter and the other side of the gauge has a high pressure meter Use the low pressure meter to adjust the front shock absorbers To adjust the air pressure WARNING EWS00621 Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before adjusting the shock absorbers Otherwise the snowmobile could fall and cause injury 1 Locknut 2 Distance A 3 Spr...

Page 33: ... pull the hose connector lock lever up NOTICE Do not overtighten the connector onto the air valve as this will damage the connec tor seal ECS00721 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 slowly If the pressure increases rapidly check to make sure that the pump is properly c...

Page 34: ... and the rear torsion springs RX10PXT or the rear shock absorber RX10P The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nut on the center shock absorb er and the adjusters on the rear torsion springs RX10PXT or adjusting ring RX10P on the rear shock absorber Adjust the spring preload as follows Center shock absorber RX10PXT 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and there...

Page 35: ...oad and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring pre load and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction b TIP The spring preload can be further adjusted by changing the position of the spring seat Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment as it requires special tools Spring preload setting Minimum soft 106 1 mm 4 18 in Sta...

Page 36: ...r pressure 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suit able stand to raise the drive track off the ground 3 Remove the air valve cap from the shock absorber 4 Install the hose connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the shock absorber tighten it approximately six turns until the pressure registers on the pum...

Page 37: ...he air valve cap TIP If the shock absorber bottoms too easily or rolls too much during cornering increase the air pressure by 34 kPa 0 3 kgf cm 5 psi If the shock absorber is too firm and you want a more compliant ride decrease the air pres sure by 34 kPa 0 3 kgf cm 5 psi ESU14010 Adjusting the rebound damping force of the rear shock absorber RX10P WARNING EWS00161 Do not turn the remote adjusting...

Page 38: ...ECS00910 ESU11046 Adjusting the control rods The weight transfer can be adjusted by turn ing the adjuster on the control rod RX10P RX10PS or the adjusting nuts on the control rods RX10PXT RX10P RX10PS 1 Check the control rod length using the scale on the special wrench as shown TIP In order to obtain a precise measurement the special wrench corner should touch the con trol rod adjuster and the loc...

Page 39: ...00181 4 Tighten the locknut while holding the ad juster in place TIP Make sure that the special wrench is securely fitted on the locknut RX10PXT WARNING 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 1 Loosen the locknut while holding the ad justing nut 1 Special wrench corner 2 Control rod adjuster 3 Scale...

Page 40: ...ystem This model is equipped with Yamaha s EXUP EXhaust Ultimate Power valve system This system boosts engine power by means of a valve that regulates the inner diameter of the exhaust pipe The EXUP system valve is con stantly adjusted in accordance with the en gine speed by a computer controlled servomotor NOTICE ECS01020 The EXUP system has been set and exten sively tested at the Yamaha factory ...

Page 41: ...to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 56 Coolant Check coolant level Add if necessary 60 V belt Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 62 Drive guard Make sure the drive guard is installed securely Check the drive guard mounts for damage 22 Brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hy draulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check flui...

Page 42: ...ve Yamaha dealer replace slide runners 69 Steering Check for excessive free play 69 Lights signals and switch es Check operation Correct if necessary 18 75 77 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth and spring back to its original position when released 10 Throttle override system T O R S Check the T O R S for proper operation If system is not functioning properly have Yamaha dealer chec...

Page 43: ... it stops again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snow mobile an engine overheating prevention system which prevents overheating when the en gine is idling When the engine has been idling for 3 minutes or longer and the cool ant temperature has risen above 100 C 212 F the engine automatically stops to prevent overheating The engine can be started after it stops ESU11303 Starting the engine 1 Appl...

Page 44: ... 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 Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile ESU11333 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile WARNING EWS00211 To avoid severe injury or death Keep both hands on the handlebar dur ing operation Never put your feet outside the running boards Avoid...

Page 45: ...armed up you are ready to be gin riding your snowmobile To start out and accelerate 1 With the engine idling release the park ing brake 2 Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly The V belt clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate WARNING Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine A broken track track fittings or debris thrown by the track could be danger ...

Page 46: ...On climbs straight up the hill this can be accomplished by leaning forward and on steeper inclines standing on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar Also see Traversing a slope Slow down as you reach the crest of the hill and be prepared to react to obstacles sharp drops or other vehicles or people which may be on the other side If you are unable to con tinue up a hill do not s...

Page 47: ...arts to tip steer down the hill to regain balance WARNING If you are unable to maintain correct balance and your snowmobile is going to tip over dismount your snowmobile immediately on the uphill side to avoid being hit or caught under the snowmobile as it tips over EWS00261 Ice or icy surface WARNING EWS00270 When you have to operate on ice or icy surfaces drive slowly and cautiously Avoid accele...

Page 48: ...for adjustment procedures A loose track can slip ratchet derail or catch on suspension parts causing severe damage Do not overtighten the drive track otherwise it may increase the friction between the track and the slide runners re sulting in the rapid wear of both components Also this may put an excessive load on the suspension components resulting in compo nent failure Marginal snow The drive tr...

Page 49: ...ile is clear before reversing Watch behind Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in re verse 1 To select the desired operating position pull the shift lever out slide it to FWD or to REV until it stops and then release it NOTICE Do not shift from FWD to REV or from REV to FWD while the snowmobile is moving as the drive train could be damaged ECS00811 TIP The reverse bu...

Page 50: ...m mendations to help protect it from damage If transporting the snowmobile in an open trailer or truck put a tight fitting cover on the snowmobile A cover specifically designed for your snowmobile is best This will help keep foreign objects out of the cooling vents and also help protect the snowmo bile against damage from debris on the road If transporting the snowmobile in an open trailer or truc...

Page 51: ...icing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon mon oxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 6 for more information about carbon monoxide WARNING EWS00790 Brake discs calipers and linings can become very hot during use To avoid possible burns let brake components cool before touching them Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by ...

Page 52: ...2500 mi 200 hr Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace if necessary 51 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clear ance when engine is cold Every 40000 km 25000 mi 56 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Fuel line Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Fuel injection Check synchronization Adjust if necessary Ex...

Page 53: ... wear and damage Inspect weights rollers and bushings for wear for primary Inspect ramp shoes bushings for wear for secondary Replace if necessary Lubricate with specified grease Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 64 Drive chain oil Check oil level 64 Change 64 Brake and parking brake Adjust free play and or replace pads if...

Page 54: ...68 Steering system Check toe out Adjust if necessary 69 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Lubricate with specified grease Skis and front shock absorbers Lubricate with specified grease 73 Suspension compo nent Lubricate with specified grease 73 Drive track Check the deflection Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 69 Fittings and fas...

Page 55: ...ck the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU12896 Removing and installing the shroud and covers WARNING EWS00091 Be sure shroud and covers are secured before operation A loose shroud or cover could move and cause loss of control Shroud To remove the shroud Loosen the fasteners slowly raise the shroud and then unhook the shroud from the shroud stay To install the shroud Hook the end of t...

Page 56: ...p cover To remove the top cover 1 Remove the shroud and the left side cov er See the above procedure 2 Remove the screws and then remove the cable guide 3 Loosen the quick fastener screws 4 Lift up the rear of the top cover discon nect the main switch coupler and the aux iliary DC jack coupler and then remove the cover 1 Fastener 2 Left side cover 1 2 1 Screw 2 Cable guide 1 Quick fastener screw 2...

Page 57: ...the shroud and covers be sure to tighten the fasteners secure ly ESU11784 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine compo nents and are easy to inspect The condition of the spark plugs can indicate the condition of the engine Check the coloration on the white porcelain insulator around the center electrode The ideal coloration at this point is a medium to light tan color for a ...

Page 58: ...reads resulting in combustion chamber hot spots and thread damage Al ways use a spark plug with the specified reach Before installing any spark plug measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification When installing the spark plug always clean the gasket surface Wipe off any grime from the threads and tighten the spark plug to the specified torque NOTICE ECS00382 Ma...

Page 59: ...turn the adjusting bolt in direction a To decrease the throttle lever free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 7 Tighten the locknut 8 Install the headlight unit making sure to fit the slots on its bottom over the projec tions on its stay 1 Headlight unit bolt 1 Headlight unit 1 1 1 Locknut 2 Throttle lever free play adjusting bolt 3 Throttle lever free play Throttle lever free play 2 0 3 ...

Page 60: ...ever 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 Check the T O R S for proper operation 1 Start the engine TIP Refer to the Starting the engine section on page 37 2 Hold the pivot point of the throttle lever away from the throttle switch by putting your thumb above and forefin...

Page 61: ...leaned during a ride depending on the riding conditions 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the shroud the left and right side covers and the top cover See page 49 for removal procedures 3 Remove the headlight unit bolt on each side of the snowmobile and then unhook the headlight unit See page 52 4 Remove the air filter case cover by un hooking the fasten...

Page 62: ...a Yamaha dealer The dealer can tell you if there are any changes necessary for the al titude where you plan to ride NOTICE The drive chain gears and V belt clutch should be adjusted when operating above a high altitude of 900 m 3000 ft Consult a Yamaha dealer ECS00431 ESU11950 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use result ing in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To preven...

Page 63: ...0 seconds before turning it off 3 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 49 for removal proce dures 4 Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler NOTICE Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler before removing the oil filler cap otherwise the cable could twist and break ECS00452 5 Remove the oil filler cap wipe the dipstick clean insert it back into the oil filler hole without screwing it in...

Page 64: ...er 9 Install the right side cover and the shroud To change the engine oil 1 Place the snowmobile 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 and the right side cover See page 49 for removal proce dures 4 Remove the screws and bolts and then pull the right lower cover outward to re move it 5 Remove the bot...

Page 65: ... oil filler cap and then add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the H level mark on the dip stick See above for checking proce dures NOTICE When adding the engine oil be careful not to fill above the H level mark on the dipstick Use only the recommended oil See page 88 Make sure that no foreign material enters the engine oil tank ECS00462 1 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank 2 Gaske...

Page 66: ...which could cause serious injury When the engine has cooled place a thick rag or towel over the coolant reservoir cap and slowly rotate the cap counter clockwise to the detent This procedure al lows any residual pressure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning coun terclockwise and remove it To check the coolant level 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surfa...

Page 67: ...e 49 for removal procedures 3 Remove the coolant reservoir cap fill the reservoir with the recommended coolant and then install the cap 4 Remove the coolant recovery tank cap add the recommended coolant until it reaches the COLD LEVEL mark and then install the cap 5 Start the engine allow it to idle for several minutes and then turn it off 1 Coolant recovery tank 2 COLD LEVEL mark COOLANT COLD LEV...

Page 68: ...ed before each ride To check the V belt 1 Remove the shroud and the left side cov er and then remove the drive guard See pages 22 and 49 for removal proce dures 2 Check the V belt for wear and damage Replace if necessary 3 Install the drive guard and then install the left side cover and the shroud To replace and adjust the V belt WARNING EWS00411 When installing a new V belt make sure that it is p...

Page 69: ...d then measure the V belt position Do not force the V belt between the sheaves the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves must touch each other 7 If the V belt position is incorrect adjust it by removing or adding a spacer on each V belt position adjusting bolt 1 Secondary sliding sheave 2 Secondary fixed sheave 1 V belt 1 Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2 Standard V belt position Standard V be...

Page 70: ...mobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 49 for removal proce dures 3 Remove the dipstick wipe it off with a clean rag and then insert it back into the filler hole 1 V belt position adjusting bolt 2 Spacer V belt position Adjustment More than 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge Remove a spacer From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge to 0 5 mm...

Page 71: ...h the projection on the drive chain housing 6 Install the right side cover and the shroud To adjust the chain tension 1 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 49 for removal proce dures 2 Loosen the locknut 3 Turn the chain tension adjusting bolt clockwise until it is finger tight and then loosen it 1 4 turn 4 While holding the chain tension adjusting bolt with a wrench tighten the lo...

Page 72: ...ure 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 49 for removal proce dures 3 Check the brake pads for wear If the brake pads reach the wear limit ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them 4 Install the right side cover and the shroud Checking the parking brake pads Check the parking brake pads for wear ac cording to the foll...

Page 73: ... Be careful that water does not enter 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 NOTICE ECS00550 Brake fluid may deteriorate painted sur faces or plastic parts Never spill any fluid If any is spilled clean it up immediately Place the snowmobile on a level su...

Page 74: ...procket for wear and damage Replace if necessary To measure the drive sprocket wear 1 Measure 20 mm 0 79 in up from the bot tom of a drive sprocket tooth 2 Measure the drive sprocket tooth width at the height measured in step 1 If the tooth width is less than 13 mm 0 51 in re place the drive sprocket ESU12144 Skis and ski runners Check the skis and ski runners for wear and damage Replace if necess...

Page 75: ...ve free play is felt consult a Yamaha dealer ESU13702 Drive track and slide runners Drive track WARNING EWS00481 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 stand behind the snowmobile when the engine is running When the rear of the snowmobile is raised to allow the drive...

Page 76: ...age Adjust or replace if necessary See the fol lowing section for more details Checking the drive track alignment 1 Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suit able stand to raise the drive track off the ground 2 Start the engine and rotate the drive track one or two turns Stop the engine 3 Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners If the alignment is incorrect adjust the drive track ...

Page 77: ...n the locknut on the left and the right sides of the snowmobile then align the drive track by turning the adjusting bolt on each side Shifted to right 1 Drive track deflection 2 Slide runner Standard drive track deflection 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in 1 Rear axle nut 2 1 Drive track alignment Shifted to right Shifted to left Left adjusting bolt Turn out Turn in Right adjust ing bolt Turn in Turn out ...

Page 78: ...uit able stand to raise the drive track off the ground 3 Start the engine and rotate the drive track one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal Drive track deflection More than specified Less than specified Left adjusting bolt Turn in Turn out Right adjust ing bolt Turn in Turn out...

Page 79: ...wear limit they should be replaced NOTICE ECS00350 Ride on fresh snow frequently Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners ESU12198 Lubrication Lubricate the following points with the speci fied grease 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal Drive track deflection More than specified Less t...

Page 80: ...l Apply a dab of grease onto the cable end only TIP For parts equipped with a grease nipple use a grease gun RX10P RX10PS Lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Other lubrication points Low temperature grease 1 Lubrication point 1 Throttle cable end 1 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 1 U8HG10E0 book Page 74 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 81: ...ok the headlight unit as shown then lift it up and move it forward NOTICE Be careful not to scratch the snowmobile when moving the headlight unit ECS00920 4 Remove the plastic band and then dis connect the headlight unit couplers 5 Remove the screws and then remove the headlight access panel 1 Grease nipple 1 Headlight unit bolt 1 1 1 1 Headlight unit 1 Headlight unit coupler 2 Plastic band 1 Scre...

Page 82: ...uer thinner ECS00621 10 Install the bulb holder cover and then connect the headlight coupler 11 Install the headlight access panel 12 Connect the headlight unit couplers and then install the plastic band 13 Install the headlight unit making sure to fit the slots on its bottom over the projec tions on its stay 14 Fit the weatherstrip on the headlight unit into the recess in the top of the air filte...

Page 83: ... There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water However the battery lead connections need to be checked and if necessary tight ened WARNING EWS00540 Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan gerous It contains sulfuric acid and can cause severe burns Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing ANTIDOTE EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of wa ter or milk Fol...

Page 84: ...he battery Do not charge the battery quickly ESU12338 Replacing a fuse WARNING EWS00550 Be sure to use the specified fuse A wrong fuse could cause electrical system dam age or A FIRE HAZARD NOTICE ECS00631 Be sure to turn the main switch to the off position and disconnect the negative bat tery lead to prevent accidental short cir cuiting The main fuse the EPS fuse and the fuel in jection system fu...

Page 85: ...the negative battery lead by removing the bolt 9 Replace the blown fuse with one of the proper amperage 1 Bypass air hose 1 Crankcase breather hose 1 Battery cover 2 Battery band 1 1 1 2 1 Negative battery lead 2 Bolt 1 Fuel injection system fuse 2 Spare fuse 3 Main fuse 4 EPS fuse 1 2 1 2 3 4 U8HG10E0 book Page 79 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 86: ...a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile 1 Fuse box 2 HEAD headlight fuse 3 SIG signaling system fuse 4 DC TERM auxiliary DC jack fuse 5 S H helmet shield heater jack fuse 6 IGN ignition fuse 7 FAN radiator fan fuse 8 Spare fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A EPS fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 3 0 A Auxiliary DC jack fus...

Page 87: ...ether to bypass the T O R S WARNING Before by passing the T O R S make sure that the throttle returns properly to the fully closed position The T O R S is an important safety de vice in the case of a malfunction take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair EWS00561 3 Compression Insufficient Loose cylinder head nuts Tighten nuts properly Worn or damaged gasket Replace gasket Worn ...

Page 88: ...AZ ARD NOTICE ECS00650 Use the connecting leads to jump start the snowmobile only Do not use the connect ing leads for any other purpose To start the engine using the booster battery 1 Apply the parking brake and turn the main switch to the off position 2 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 49 for removal proce dures 3 Remove the red connecting lead from the lead holder and move it...

Page 89: ...ack jumper cable from the black connecting lead and then pull the cover completely over the lead terminal 10 Disconnect the black jumper cable from the negative terminal of the bat tery used to jump start the engine 11 Disconnect the red jumper cable from the positive terminal of the battery used to jump start the engine 12 Disconnect the red jumper cable from the red connecting lead and then pull...

Page 90: ... Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Snowmobile does not move Malfunctioning V belt clutch Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Drive track does not move Foreign object is caught in the drive track or slide runners have melted to the slide metal due to lack of lubrication Tight loose or broken drive chain Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect V belt twists Improper V belt Replace with the correct V belt Incorrect V...

Page 91: ...Troubleshooting 85 Worn or damaged drive track Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect U8HG10E0 book Page 85 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 92: ...en part of the windshield to make sure that it does not leave any marks If the windshield is scratched use a quality plastic polishing com pound after washing Lubrication Lubricate moving parts suspension linkage and pivot points Use the grease or lubricant specified in the MAINTENANCE section or Yamaha Lube Zall general purpose lubricant Proper lubrication fights corrosion while it re duces frict...

Page 93: ...ilated place out of direct sunlight Put a fabric cover over the snowmobile preferably one that is designed for it Do not use a plastic or vinyl cover condensation could be trapped un derneath which could increase the chances of rusting Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to service install the V belt and battery and adjust the drive track Remove the spark plugs and cl...

Page 94: ...erglass rod reinforced Type Internal drive type Width 381 mm 15 0 in Deflection 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in Length on ground RX10P 864 mm 34 0 in RX10PS 864 mm 34 0 in RX10PXT 1051 mm 41 4 in Rear suspension Type Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel Material Polyethylene Number of teeth 9 Transmission Clutch type Automatic centrifugal engagement Overall reduction ratio RX10P 5 86 1 54 1 RX10PS...

Page 95: ...Imp qt Brake Type Hydraulic disc type ventilated disc Operation Handle lever left hand operated Throttle Operation Handle lever right hand operated Electrical system Ignition system T C I Spark plug Manufacturer NGK Model CR9EB Gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Battery Model YTX14 BS Voltage capacity 12 V 12 0 Ah Ten hour rate amperage 1 2 A Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 55 W 2 Headl...

Page 96: ... in a separate place in case the snowmobile is sto len Frame serial number The frame serial number is the seventeen digit number stamped on the frame of the snowmobile Engine serial number Primary ID The engine serial number is stamped in the location as shown Key identification number The key identification number is stamped in the location as shown 1 Frame serial number 1 Engine serial number 1 ...

Page 97: ...ion Control Information la bel is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifications related to ex haust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U8HG10E0 book Page 91 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 98: ...e to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil spark plugs clutch drive belts slide runners and track THE CUSTOMER S RESPONSIBILITY under this warranty shall be to 1 Operate and maintain the snowmobile as specified in the appropriate Owner s Manual 2 Give notice to an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten 10 days after discovery and make the machine ...

Page 99: ...oil spark plugs clutch drive belts and slide runners Q What are some examples of abnormal strain ne glect or abuse A These terms are general and overlap each other in areas Specific examples include Running the ma chine out of oil hitting an object submerged under snow operation on surfaces other than snow or ice operating the machine with a broken or damaged part which causes another part to fail...

Page 100: ... all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level this person is in the best position to help you If you are still not satisfied and require additional assistance please write YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT P O Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 When contacting Yamaha Motor Corpora tion U S A be sure to include the model serial number names dates and receipts CHANG...

Page 101: ...Consumer information 95 ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S U8HG10E0 book Page 95 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 102: ...ater jack 20 High beam indicator light 14 High altitude settings 56 I Identification numbers 90 L Location of the important labels 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 14 Lubrication 73 M Main switch 10 Multi function meter unit 11 O Oil level pressure warning indicator 16 P Parking brake lever 21 Part locations 8 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 46 Pre operation che...

Page 103: ...ottle override system T O R S 10 Throttle override system T O R S checking 54 Tool kit 49 Transporting 44 Troubleshooting 81 V Valve clearance 56 V belt 62 V belt holders 23 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 91 U8HG10E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 18 2010 5 39 PM ...

Page 104: ...A5 tate_Blank fm Page 1 Friday May 16 2003 9 00 AM ...

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Page 106: ...YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010 05 1 3 1 CR ESU12520 DIC183 ...

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