Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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The oil filter cartridge should be re-
placed after the first 800 km (500 mi) of
operation, and every 20000 km (12000
mi) of operation thereafter. Have a
Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter car-
tridge.
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 46 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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