Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Be sure to change the engine oil after
the first 800 km (500 mi) of operation,
and every 4000 km (2500 mi) thereafter
or at the start of a new season, other-
wise the engine will wear quickly.
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The oil filter cartridge should be re-
placed every 20000 km (12000 mi) of op-
eration. Have a Yamaha dealer replace
the oil filter cartridge.
To check the engine oil level
1.
Place the snowmobile on a level surface
and apply the parking brake.
2.
Start the engine, warm it up for 10–15
minutes, and then turn it off.
TIP
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The engine can also be warmed up by op-
erating the snowmobile for 10–15 minutes.
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After operating the snowmobile, allow the
engine to idle for at least 10 seconds before
turning it off.
3.
Remove the shroud and the right side
cover. (See page 43 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.
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5.
Remove the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick
clean, insert it back into the oil filler hole
(without screwing it in), and then remove
it again to check the oil level.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the “H” and
“L” level marks on the dipstick.
1. Oil level gauge coupler
2. Oil filler cap
1. Oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
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