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Periodic maintenance and adjustment

ESU11461

Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system

Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.

ITEM

REMARKS

INITIAL

EVERY

PAGE

1 month

or 800 km

(500 mi)

(40 hr)

Seasonally

4000 km

(2500 mi)

(200 hr)

Spark plugs

• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
• Replace if necessary.

Valve clearance

• Check and adjust valve clear-

ance when engine is cold.

Every 40000 km (25000

mi)

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.

—

Idle speed

• Check and adjust idle speed.

Fuel injection

• Adjust synchronization.

—

Exhaust system

• Check for leakage.
• Tighten or replace gasket if

necessary.

—

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Summary of Contents for PZ50RTD

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Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL PZ50RTD PZ50GTD PZ50MTD PZ50VTD PZ50MPD 8GK 28199 S6 E0 U8GKS6E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 4: ...e and or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC If applicable If applicable To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements stated in the Directives of EEC the following standards and or technical specifications were consulted Title and or number and date of issue of standards and or specifications General Manager RV Engineering Division MC Operations...

Page 5: ...available at 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 Regul...

Page 6: ...ety 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 U8GKS6E0 ...

Page 7: ...brake lever 30 Drive guard 30 V belt holder PZ50VT PZ50MP 31 Passenger grip warmer switch PZ50VT PZ50MP CAN 31 Backrest PZ50VT PZ50MP 32 Storage pouch 32 Rear carrier PZ50VT PZ50MP 33 Tow hitch PZ50VT CAN PZ50MP CAN RUS and tow hitch bracket PZ50VT FIN SWE PZ50MP FIN SWE 33 Fuel 34 Suspension 36 Pre operation checks 45 Pre operation check list 45 Operation 47 Starting the engine 47 Break in 48 Rid...

Page 8: ... parking brake 77 Skis and ski runners 79 Steering system 80 Drive track and slide runners 80 High profile pattern drive track 83 Lubrication 84 Replacing a headlight bulb 84 Adjusting the headlight beams 85 Fittings and fasteners 86 Battery 86 Replacing a fuse 87 Troubleshooting 89 Storage 92 Specifications 94 Consumer information 98 Identification number records 98 Vehicle Emission Control Infor...

Page 9: ... information 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 For CANADA 14 20 15 16 18 17 9 13 1 2 3 5 6 19 12 11 10 8 7 4 U8GKS6E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 10: ...t in rapid wear or damage to track and slide runners Cette motoneige est équipée de série d une chenillé à crampons de plus de 38 mm 1 5 in pour la conduite sur neige profonde La conduite sur de la neige peu profonde de la glace de la neige tassée de la saleté etc provoquera une usure rapide ou l endommagement de la chenille et des patins 8JJ 2815M E0 1 PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT 1 PZ50VT PZ50MP 2 PZ50M...

Page 11: ...ATIONS ENGINE 1 SPARK PLUG 2 SPARK PLUG GAP 3 IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT MOTEUR 1 TYPE DE BOUGIE 2 ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES 3 RÉGIME DE RALENTI CR9EKB NGK 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in 1800 100 r min CR9EKB NGK 0 6 0 7 mm 1800 100 r min 8GC 8GC 1417E 01 3 PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT 4 PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT 8 9 10 5 PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT 6 PZ50VT PZ50MP 7 PZ50MT U8GKS6E0 book Page 3 Tuesday ...

Page 12: ...CARTER DE CHAÎNE 2 TYPE 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 ...

Page 13: ...F2259 50 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 MAX TOWING FORCE FORCE DE REMORQUAGE MAX 1176 N 120 kgf 264 lbf MAX VERTICAL FORCE FORCEVERTICALE ...

Page 14: ...Location of the important labels 6 For EUROPE 11 12 13 14 9 1 2 3 4 15 8 7 6 5 10 U8GKS6E0 book Page 6 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 15: ...nt snöfall is hårdpackad snö jord o s v resulterar i snabb förslitning eller skada på drivband och glidskenor Tässä moottorikelkassa on vakiovarusteena yli 38 mm 1 5 in korkeaprofiilinen telamatto joka on tarkoitettu syvässä lumessa ajoon Käyttö vähäisessä lumessa jäällä kovalla hangella likaisilla pinnoilla jne vahingoittaa raidetta tai sivuraiteita ja aiheuttaa niiden nopean kulumisen 8JJ 2815M ...

Page 16: ...O SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1 CAPACITÉ D HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 2 TYPE 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...

Page 17: ...51 kg 8GP 2156A 10 RPZ50M 58 8 kW 263 kg 8GJ 2156A 10 RPZ50VT 58 8 kW 304 kg 8GR 2156A 10 RPZ50MP 58 8 kW 305 kg 8AC 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2012 13 PZ50RT 13 PZ50MT 13 PZ50VT 13 PZ50MP 12 U8GKS6E0 book Page 9 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 18: ...structions 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 instructions Ne pas brûler ni perforer ni ouvrir 8GT 22259 50 15 PZ50RT 14 15 PZ50MT PZ50VT PZ50MP U8GKS6E0 book Page 10 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 19: ...e or open This pictogram shows the sled hitch tow weight limit combined weight of the sled and all cargo in the sled Overloading can cause loss of control Loss of control can result in severe injury or death This pictogram shows the sled hitch tongue weight limit weight on the sled tongue Overloading can cause loss of control Loss of control can result in severe injury or death 1 2 3 Model Name Ma...

Page 20: ...Location of the important labels 12 For RUSSIA 11 12 13 14 15 9 1 2 3 4 16 8 7 6 5 10 U8GKS6E0 book Page 12 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 21: ...snö Användning på tunt snöfall is hårdpackad snö jord o s v resulterar i snabb förslitning eller skada på drivband och glidskenor Tässä moottorikelkassa on vakiovarusteena yli 38 mm 1 5 in korkeaprofiilinen telamatto joka on tarkoitettu syvässä lumessa ajoon Käyttö vähäisessä lumessa jäällä kovalla hangella likaisilla pinnoilla jne vahingoittaa raidetta tai sivuraiteita ja aiheuttaa niiden nopean ...

Page 22: ...FO SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1 CAPACITÉ D HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 2 TYPE 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 ...

Page 23: ...s 15 8GP 2156A 10 RPZ50M 58 8 kW 263 kg 8GR 2156A 10 RPZ50MP 58 8 kW 305 kg 8AC 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2012 8JF 2818P R0 14 15 16 13 PZ50MT 13 PZ50MP 12 U8GKS6E0 book Page 15 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 24: ... it is in safe operating condition Failure to in spect or maintain the vehicle properly in creases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 45 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...

Page 25: ...hrough openings such as windows and doors Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for your snowmobile is an important 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 Ya...

Page 26: ...Safety information 18 clothes dryers and the like Allow the en gine to cool off before storing the snowmo bile in an enclosed space U8GKS6E0 book Page 18 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 27: ...Coolant reservoir 9 V belt holder PZ50VT PZ50MP 10 Strap PZ50MT 11 Passenger grip warmer switch PZ50VT PZ50MP CAN 12 Backrest PZ50VT PZ50MP 13 Rear carrier PZ50VT PZ50MP 14 Tail brake light 15 Tow hitch PZ50VT CAN PZ50MP CAN RUS 16 Tow hitch bracket PZ50VT FIN SWE PZ50MP FIN SWE 17 Slide rail suspension 18 Drive track 19 Idle adjusting screw U8GKS6E0 book Page 19 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 28: ...cted to change without notice PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT PZ50VT PZ50MP 1 Brake lever 2 Parking brake lever 3 Grip thumb warmer adjusting switch 4 Headlight beam switch 5 Multi function meter unit 6 Engine stop switch 7 Throttle lever 8 Shroud latch PZ50VT PZ50MP 9 Main switch 10 Auxiliary DC jack PZ50VT PZ50MP U8GKS6E0 book Page 20 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 29: ...the throttle is spring loaded the snowmobile will decelerate and the engine will return to idle when it is released ESU10347 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 ca...

Page 30: ...l remain ing in the fuel tank a grip thumb warmer level indicator which shows the grip warmer or the thumb warm er level When the key is turned to the on position the warning light the low coolant temperature in dicator light the knock control system indica tor light the drive indicator light the reverse indicator light and all segments of the meter display come on and go off The grip warmer level...

Page 31: ...the reading will vary from the actual engine speed ESU10411 High beam indicator light The high beam indicator light comes on when the high beams of the headlights are switched on See page 28 for headlight beam switch operation ESU10473 Low coolant temperature indi cator light The low coolant temperature indicator light comes on when the coolant temperature is low and informs the rider that the sno...

Page 32: ...eck the snowmobile as soon as possi ble TIP To help prevent knocking use premium un leaded gasoline only See page 34 for more details ESU10493 Drive indicator light and re verse indicator light These indicator lights show whether the snowmobile is shifted into drive or reverse The drive indicator light comes on when the transmission is in drive forward The reverse indicator light comes on when the...

Page 33: ...e grip thumb warmer adjusting switch is pressed the grip warmer indicator comes on and the display switches to the grip warmer level When the thumb warmer side of the grip 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 29 for detailed information TIP The grip thumb warmer...

Page 34: ...ndicator and the warning light come on when the engine oil level is low If the warning indicator and the warning light come on place the snowmobile on a level surface and allow it to idle for one minute If the warning indicator and the warning light go off the engine oil level is sufficient howev er it is getting low Add engine oil as soon as possible If the warning indicator and the warning light...

Page 35: ...e coolant reservoir See page 72 for checking procedures NOTICE ECS00041 Do not continue to operate the engine if it is overheating ESU12686 Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diagnosis device for various electrical circuits If a problem is detected in any of those cir cuits the warning light and the engine trouble warning indicator flash and an error code flashes slowly in th...

Page 36: ... 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 47 for engine starting procedures During the first few rides practice using the stop switch so that you can react quickly in an emergency ESU10661 Headlight beam switch LIGHTS Push the headlight beam switch to change the hea...

Page 37: ...the 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 t...

Page 38: ...ever run the engine with the drive guard removed Make sure that the drive guard is in stalled 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 NOTICE ECS00930 Never run the engine with the V belt re moved Clutch components can be dam aged Be careful not to scratch the wi...

Page 39: ...he drive guard locking pin into the holder ESU10770 V belt holder PZ50VT PZ50MP Keep a spare V belt for emergency use by placing it into the V belt holder provided NOTICE ECS00190 Make sure that the V belt is installed se curely in the holder ESU10681 Passenger grip warmer switch PZ50VT PZ50MP CAN The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips 1 Drive guard locki...

Page 40: ...e the storage pouch to store the tool kit spare parts such as the V belt PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT or other small items To remove the storage pouch Unfasten the storage pouch upper and lower buckles and then pull the storage pouch off as shown To install the storage pouch 1 Put the storage pouch in the original po sition 2 Fasten the storage pouch upper buckles 3 Pass the storage pouch lower strap be t...

Page 41: ...t the rear of the snowmobile WARNING EWS00140 Do not use the rear carrier to lift the snow mobile The snowmobile could fall which could result in severe injury or death ESU13202 Tow hitch PZ50VT CAN PZ50MP CAN RUS and tow hitch bracket PZ50VT FIN SWE PZ50MP FIN SWE NOTICE ECS00241 To prevent premature wear of the V belt avoid traveling under 10 km h 6 mi h when towing for long distances or long pe...

Page 42: ... in the tank 1 Before refueling turn off the engine and be sure that nobody is on the snowmo bile Never refuel while smoking or while in the vicinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dry ers 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 he...

Page 43: ... fuel level Recommended fuel PZ50GT PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY PZ50MP Min 95 RON UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY RUS PZ50MP Min 98 RON UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY FIN SWE PZ50MP PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY CAN PZ50MT Min 95 RON UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY RUS PZ50MT Min 98 RON UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY FIN SWE PZ50MT PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY CAN PZ50RT Min 98 RON UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY FIN SWE PZ50RT PREMI...

Page 44: ...djustments WARNING EWS00151 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 an...

Page 45: ...57 Adjusting the air pressure of the front shock absorbers PZ50RT WARNING EWS00730 The air pressure of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability 1 Spring preload adjusting ring Spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 Standard 1 Maximum hard 5 1 Locknut 2 Distance A 3 Spring preload adjusting nut a b a b 1 3 2...

Page 46: ...nd to raise the skis 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 and tighten it approxi mately six turns until the pressure regis ters on the pump gauge NOTICE Do not overtighten the connector onto the air valve as this will damage the connector seal ECS00721 TIP If the shock abso...

Page 47: ...si 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 ESU10926 Adjusting the damping forces of the front shock absorbers PZ50GT WARNING 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 ...

Page 48: ...IN SWE PZ50MP on the center shock absorber and the adjusters on the rear torsion springs Adjust the spring preload as follows Center shock absorber PZ50GT PZ50MT CAN PZ50VT CAN To increase the spring preload 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 1 Compression ...

Page 49: ...he adjusting nut in di rection b TIP The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A shown in the illustra tion The longer distance A is the higher the spring preload the shorter distance A is the lower the spring preload 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 1 Spring preload adjusting ring Spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 Standard PZ50GT PZ50VT CAN 1 PZ50MT CAN 3 Maximum hard 5 b ...

Page 50: ...alled in the same position on both sides of the snowmobile otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result The spring force can be adjusted by changing the position of the 2 up adjusting blocks Spring preload setting Minimum soft PZ50RT CAN PZ50MT FIN SWE RUS 112 5 mm 4 43 in PZ50RT FIN SWE 114 5 mm 4 51 in PZ50VT FIN SWE PZ50MP 111 5 mm 4 39 in Standard PZ50RT CAN PZ50MT FIN SWE RUS 113 ...

Page 51: ...force turn the adjusting knob in direction b NOTICE Do not continue to turn the adjusting knob in direction a after it stops The shock ab sorber could be damaged and damping force adjustments will not be able to be made Do not turn the adjusting knob in di rection b more than 12 click s Even if the adjusting knob is continually turned after 12 click s there will be no change in the damping force B...

Page 52: ... weight transfer turn it in direction b WARNING Never adjust the con trol rods beyond the maximum set ting indicated by red paint otherwise they could be damaged which could lead to an accident or injury EWS00173 3 Tighten the locknut while holding the ad justing nut in place NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjust ing nut and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque ECS00860 ...

Page 53: ...specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 68 Coolant Check coolant level Add if necessary 72 V belt Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 74 Drive guard Make sure the drive guard is installed securely Check the drive guard mounts for damage 30 Brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hy draulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid l...

Page 54: ...de runners 80 Steering Check for excessive free play 80 Strap PZ50MT Check for damage Replace if necessary 53 Lights signals and switch es Check operation Correct if necessary 28 28 84 85 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth and spring back to its original position when released 21 Throttle override system T O R S Check the T O R S for proper operation If system is not functioning pro...

Page 55: ...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 Apply...

Page 56: ... 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 ESU12624 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 57: ...on page 47 to start the engine Once the engine has warmed 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 fit...

Page 58: ...p your weight on the uphill side at all times 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 ...

Page 59: ... again in the direction you wish to travel If your snowmobile starts 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...

Page 60: ...al break in the new drive track will tend to stretch quickly as the track settles Be sure to correct the track tension and align ment frequently See page 80 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 ...

Page 61: ...r cargo or accessories ESU11409 Driving WARNING EWS00300 Be sure to read the SAFETY INFORMA TION section on page 16 and the Riding your snowmobile section on page 48 carefully before operating the snowmo bile WARNING EWS00322 Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shifting Be sure to press the drive select switch only while the engine is idl...

Page 62: ... to stop the snowmobile 6 Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left ESU11411 Stopping the engine Turn the main switch to the off position to stop the engine Push down the engine stop switch to stop the engine in an emergency ESU11430 Transporting When transporting your snowmobile on a trail er or in a truck observe the following recom mendations to help protect it from ...

Page 63: ...bile in an open trailer or truck in areas where road salt is used coat metal suspension surfaces light ly with oil or another protectant This will help protect against corrosion Be sure to clean the snowmobile when you get to your destination to remove any corrosive salts U8GKS6E0 book Page 55 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 64: ...ile using the snow mobile If you are not familiar with snowmobile service have a Yamaha dealer perform service WARNING EWS00700 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and elec trical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while servicing can lead to eye injury burns fire ...

Page 65: ...r Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace if necessary 64 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clear ance when engine is cold Every 40000 km 25000 mi 68 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 Idle speed Check and adjust idle speed 65 Fuel injection Adjust synchron...

Page 66: ...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 75 Drive chain oil Check oil level 75 Change 75 Brake and parking brake Adjust free play and or replace pads if necessary 77 Change brake fluid See TIP following this chart 7...

Page 67: ...earings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Lubricate with specified grease Suspension compo nent Lubricate with specified grease Check ball joints for wear and damage Replace if necessary 84 Drive track Check the deflection Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 80 Fittings and fasten ers Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tight ened ...

Page 68: ...nowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU14230 Recommended equipment It is good practice to carry the spare parts and other necessary equipment with you while riding the snowmobile so that minor repairs can be done if necessary The following should be carried at all times Flashlight Roll of plastic tape Steel wire Tow rope V belt Light bulbs When yo...

Page 69: ...de the front cover downward and then hook the latch onto the holder on the front of the snowmobile Shroud and air filter case cover PZ50VT PZ50MP To open the shroud and remove the air filter case cover 1 Unhook the shroud latches and then slowly raise the shroud forward until it stops 2 Loosen the fasteners lift up the air filter case cover slightly and then unhook the cover from the air filter ca...

Page 70: ...t side cover Place the left side cover in the original posi tion and then tighten the fasteners Right side cover To remove the right side cover Loosen the quick fastener screws and then remove the right side cover To install the right side cover Place the right side cover in the original posi tion and then tighten the quick fastener screws Top cover PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT To remove the top cover Pul...

Page 71: ...then install and tighten bolts A and bolt B to their specified torques 2 Install the top cover Left and right upper covers PZ50VT PZ50MP To remove an upper cover 1 Open the shroud See the above proce dure 2 Loosen the fasteners and then remove the upper cover To install an upper cover 1 Insert the projections on the upper cover into the slots fit the holders on the cover onto the grommets and then...

Page 72: ...ng wrong with the engine For example a very white center electrode porcelain color could indicate an intake track air leak or car buretion problem for that cylinder Do not at tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer for inspection and possible repairs You should periodically remove and inspect the spark plugs because heat and deposits will cause any s...

Page 73: ...nd tighten the spark plug to the specified torque NOTICE ECS00382 Make sure that the spark plug caps are se curely installed Otherwise the spark plug caps could be damaged due to engine vi bration ESU11812 Adjusting the engine idling speed 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Start the engine and warm it up 3 Select the engine speed meter mode See page 22 for det...

Page 74: ... could cause an accident Make sure that the throttle 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 Check the T O R S for proper operation 1 Start the engine TIP Refer to the Starting the engine section on page 47 2 Hold the pivot point of the throttle lever away from the t...

Page 75: ...ons 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the front cover PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT or open the shroud PZ50VT PZ50MP and then remove the air filter case cover See page 60 for the procedures 3 Unhook the air filter element frame fas teners 4 Lift up the air filter element frame and check the air filter element If there is any snow on the air filter element remove...

Page 76: ...gh 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 prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart ESU11988 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level sh...

Page 77: ...e 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 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 6 If the engine oil is below the L level mark add sufficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it to the H level mark...

Page 78: ...the right side cover PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT or open the shroud and remove the right upper cover and the right side cover PZ50VT PZ50MP See page 60 for the procedures 4 Remove the bottom panel by removing the bolts 5 Remove the right lower cover by remov ing the bolts 6 Place an oil pan under the oil tank to col lect the used oil 7 Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler 8 Remove the oil filler cap an...

Page 79: ...l and tighten the oil filler cap 16 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and make sure that the en gine oil drain bolt the oil tank drain bolt and the oil filler cap are installed correct ly 17 Turn the engine off and then connect the oil level gauge coupler 18 Install the right lower cover by ...

Page 80: ...e cap while turning coun terclockwise and remove it To check the coolant level 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the top cover PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT or open the shroud PZ50VT PZ50MP and then remove the right upper cover See page 60 for the procedures 3 Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir when the engine is cold If the coolant level is below ...

Page 81: ...e coolant reservoir cap add the recommended coolant until it reaches the COLD LEVEL mark and then install the cap 4 Start the engine allow it to idle for several minutes and then turn it off 5 Check for any coolant leakage If coolant is leaking check for the cause TIP If you find any leaks consult a Yamaha deal er 6 Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches the COLD LEVEL mark 7 Ins...

Page 82: ...stall the left side cover and the left upper cover and then close the shroud PZ50VT PZ50MP To replace the V belt WARNING EWS00411 When installing a new V belt make sure that it is positioned properly Otherwise the V belt clutch engagement speed will be changed and the snowmobile may move unexpectedly when the engine is started which could cause an accident NOTICE ECS00520 To ensure proper clutch p...

Page 83: ...all the drive guard 11 Install the left side cover PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT or install the left side cover and the left upper cover and then close the shroud PZ50VT PZ50MP ESU12126 Drive chain housing To check the drive chain housing oil level 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the right side cover See page 60 for removal procedures 3 Remove the dipstick wip...

Page 84: ...ojection on the drive chain housing 6 Install the right side cover 7 Release the parking brake 8 Drive the snowmobile for several minutes at more than 20 km h 12 mi h and then repeat steps 1 7 to check the oil level again To adjust the chain tension 1 Remove the right side cover See page 60 for removal procedures 2 Loosen the locknut 3 Turn the chain tension adjusting bolt clockwise until it is fi...

Page 85: ...rmance inspect the brake for wear or brake fluid leakage See the following section for more details Checking the brake pads Check the brake pads for wear according to the following procedure 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the right side cover See page 60 for removal procedures 3 Check the brake pads for wear If the brake pads reach the wear limit ask...

Page 86: ... pads and the brake disc 7 Tighten the parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 8 Install the right side cover Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the lower level Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level Re plenish the brake fluid if necessary 1 Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 2 Parking brake pad adjusting bolt 3 Parking ...

Page 87: ... plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further...

Page 88: ... the handlebar slightly to the right and left If excessive free play is felt consult a Yamaha dealer ESU12176 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...

Page 89: ... control which could cause an accident Check the drive track alignment and deflec tion and check the track for wear and dam 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 St...

Page 90: ... one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts 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 Drive track alignment Shifted to right Shifted to left Left adjusting nut Turn out Turn in Right adjust ing nut Turn in Turn out 1 Left adjusting nut 2 Right adjust...

Page 91: ... rapidly wear the slide runners ESU12182 High profile pattern drive track PZ50MT This snowmobile is originally equipped with a high profile pattern drive track with a lug height of 38 mm 1 5 in or more specifically for use in deep snow riding conditions Therefore avoid prolonged operation on hard surfaces such as ice hard packed snow dirt etc to extend the life of the track and slide runners 1 For...

Page 92: ...ble because it could become frozen which could cause loss of control Apply a dab of grease onto the cable end only TIP For parts equipped with a grease nipple use a grease gun PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT PZ50VT PZ50MP ESU12242 Replacing a headlight bulb 1 Remove the top cover PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT or open the shroud PZ50VT PZ50MP See page 60 for removal procedures 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler Lubric...

Page 93: ...over and then connect the headlight coupler 7 Install the top cover PZ50RT PZ50GT PZ50MT or close the shroud PZ50VT PZ50MP ESU12280 Adjusting the headlight beams Turn the headlight beam adjusting screws in or out to adjust the headlight beams The headlight beams move as follows depending on the turning direction of the headlight beam adjusting screws Direction a Down and to the left Direction b Up...

Page 94: ...etc away Venti late when charging or using in an en closed space Always shield your eyes when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the snow mobile is equipped with electrical accesso ries WARNING EWS00610 Never smo...

Page 95: ...ort cir cuiting 1 Remove the right side cover See page 60 for removal procedures 2 Disconnect the negative battery lead by removing the bolt 3 Replace the blown fuse with one of the proper amperage 1 Negative battery lead 2 Bolt 1 2 1 Main fuse 2 Spare fuse 3 Fuel injection system fuse 1 HEAD headlight fuse 2 SIG signaling system fuse 3 DC TERM auxiliary DC jack fuse 4 IGN ignition fuse 5 FAN radi...

Page 96: ... Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 7 5 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse 3 0 A Ignition fuse 20 0 A Radiator fan fuse 15 0 A Electric shift reverse system fuse 4 0 A Spare fuses 20 0 A 15 0 A 10 0 A 7 5 A 4 0 A 3 0 A U8GKS6E0 book Page 88 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 97: ...tors together to bypass T O R S WARNING Before bypassing the T O R S make sure that the throt tle returns properly to the fully closed position The T O R S is an important safety device 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 Wo...

Page 98: ...reverse the connections Make sure that all connections are secure and correct before attempting to start the engine Any wrong connection could damage the electrical system ECS00671 7 Start the engine 8 Disconnect the black jumper cable from the negative terminal of the dis charged battery 9 Disconnect the black jumper cable from the negative terminal of the bat tery used to jump start the engine 1...

Page 99: ...ht loose or broken drive chain Ask a Yamaha dealer to check V belt twists Improper V belt Replace with correct V belt Incorrect V belt clutch offset Ask a Yamaha dealer to check Loose or broken engine mount s Ask a Yamaha dealer to check V belt slips or becomes extremely hot Oily or dirty V belt or primary and second ary sheave assembly surfaces Clean Problem with driveline See V belt twists above...

Page 100: ...s suspended above the ground 3 Clean the exterior of the snowmobile and apply a rust inhibitor 4 Store the snowmobile in a dry well venti lated place with a porous cover placed over it 5 Keep the snowmobile on a level surface during storage or while transporting NOTICE ECS00870 Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts such as shroud covers wind shields headlight lenses meter lenses etc Use only ...

Page 101: ... 90 F Check the condition of the battery once a month and charge it as necessary NOTICE Always keep the battery charged Storing a dis charged battery can cause permanent bat tery damage ECS00691 TIP Before installing the battery have a Yamaha dealer inspect and fully charge it U8GKS6E0 book Page 93 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 102: ...1080 mm 42 5 in PZ50MP 1080 mm 42 5 in PZ50MT 980 mm 38 6 in PZ50RT 1080 mm 42 5 in PZ50VT 1080 mm 42 5 in Engine Type Liquid cooled 4 stroke 10 valves Cylinder arrangement Inline 2 cylinder Displacement 499 cm Bore stroke 77 0 53 6 mm 3 03 2 11 in Idling speed 1700 1900 r min Engine oil Recommended grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Recommended brand YAMALUBE Type SAE 0W 30 Fuel...

Page 103: ...0MP 406 mm 16 0 in PZ50MT 356 mm 14 0 in PZ50RT 356 mm 14 0 in PZ50VT 381 mm 15 0 in Deflection 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in Length on ground PZ50GT 769 mm 30 3 in PZ50MP 985 mm 38 8 in PZ50MT 1084 mm 42 7 in PZ50RT 769 mm 30 3 in PZ50VT 985 mm 38 8 in Rear suspension Type Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel Material Polyethylene Number of teeth PZ50GT 9 PZ50MP 9 PZ50MT 8 PZ50RT 9 PZ50VT 9 Tra...

Page 104: ... 2 31 Imp qt Without oil filter cartridge replacement 2 4 L 2 59 US qt 2 16 Imp qt Total amount 3 0 L 3 17 US qt 2 64 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 CR9EKB Gap 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in Battery Model YTX14 BS ...

Page 105: ...rces of noise etc i e the number of machines and other adjacent processes and the length of time for which an operator is ex posed to the noise Also the permissible expo sure level can vary from country This information however will enable the user of the machine to make a better evaluation of the hazard and risk U8GKS6E0 book Page 97 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

Page 106: ...n as shown ESU13461 Vehicle Emission Control Infor mation label CANADA The Vehicle Emission 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 ESU12491 WARRANTY If doubt exists as to the cause and cure of a problem consult your authorized Yamaha snowmobil...

Page 107: ...enance procedures Occasionally print ing errors or production changes will result in incorrect documentation in this manual Until you are thoroughly familiar with this model consult your Yamaha dealer before at tempting any maintenance Should further maintenance or service information be de sired service manuals can be purchased from your local authorized Yamaha snowmo bile dealer U8GKS6E0 book Pa...

Page 108: ... adjusting 85 Headlight bulb replacing 84 High beam indicator light 23 High altitude settings 68 I Identification numbers 98 K Knock control system indicator light 24 L Location of the important labels 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 23 Lubrication 84 M Main switch 21 Multi function meter unit 22 O Oil level pressure warning indicator 26 P Parking brake lever 30 Part locations 19 Passeng...

Page 109: ...erride system T O R S 21 Throttle override system T O R S checking 66 Tool kit 60 Tow hitch PZ50VT CAN PZ50MP CAN RUS and tow hitch bracket PZ50VT FIN SWE PZ50MP FIN SWE 33 Transporting 54 Troubleshooting 89 Two up 2 up adjusting blocks adjusting PZ50VT PZ50MP 42 V Valve clearance 68 V belt 74 V belt holder PZ50VT PZ50MP 31 Vehicle Emission Control Information label CANADA 98 U8GKS6E0 book Page 2 ...

Page 110: ...Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan 2012 04 0 3 1 CR U8GKS6E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 17 2012 8 48 AM ...

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