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ESU04091

Control rod adjustment

The weight transfer can be adjusted by turning the con-
trol rod adjuster or adjusting nut.

For RX10/RX10R/RX10RS

1. Loosen the locknut

2. Turn the control rod adjuster

in direction

increase weight transfer or direction

to decrease

weight transfer.

CD-27E

3. Check the adjuster length

using the scale on the

special wrench

included in the owner’s tool kit as

shown. Make sure that the rim

of the control rod

body is within the range

of the scale.

4. Tighten the locknut while holding the adjuster in

place.

CAUTION:

When using the special wrench, make sure that it is
situated at a right angle to the control rod, and that it
is tightly fitted to the locknut or the control rod
adjuster.

WARNING

Never adjust the control rod beyond the range of the
scale on the special wrench.

Adjuster turning
direction

←

→

Weight transfer

Increased

←

→

Decreased

Locknut tightening torque:

25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lb)

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Summary of Contents for RX10K

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SNOWMOBILE RX10K ...

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Page 3: ...y ID and key number in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 The frame number is the seventeen digit number stamped on the frame of the snowmobile See fig È 2 The engine number is stamped in the location as shown See fig É 3 Key number See fig Ê Also record and keep the ID numbers in a separate place in case the snowmobile is stolen A B C ...

Page 4: ...uestions concerning the operation or maintenance of your snowmobile please consult a Yamaha dealer To maintain the high quality and performance of this snowmobile it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended mainte nance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual RX10K RX10MK RX10MSK RX10RK RX10RSK RXW10K RXW10SK OWNER S MANUAL 2004 ...

Page 5: ...nual should be considered a permanent part of this snowmobile and should remain with the snow mobile when resold Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED WARNING Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the snowmobile operator a b...

Page 6: ...ft lever 5 11 Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial 5 12 Headlight beam switch 5 12 Shroud latches 5 12 Drive guard 5 13 V belt holders 5 13 Carburetor coolant shut off lever 5 13 Storage compartment 5 14 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 6 1 Fuel 6 1 Engine oil 6 2 Engine oil level 6 3 Coolant 6 4 Throttle lever 6 5 Throttle override system T O R S 6 5 Brake 6 6 Brake fluid leakage 6 7 V belt 6...

Page 7: ...clearance 8 10 Changing the engine oil 8 11 Cooling system 8 13 V belt replacement 8 15 Checking the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension 8 17 Checking the brake pads 8 19 Checking the parking brake pads 8 19 Checking the brake fluid level 8 20 Brake fluid replacement 8 20 Suspension 8 20 Drive track adjustment 8 29 Ski alignment 8 31 Handlebar adjustment 8 31 Lubrication 8 34...

Page 8: ...1 1 ESU00004 1 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY CW 01E ...

Page 9: ...1 2 CW 02E ...

Page 10: ...1 3 CW 03E ...

Page 11: ...1 4 ESU04280 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S CW 06E ...

Page 12: ...N OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS Please read the following labels carefully before operat ing this snowmobile NOTE Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as nec essary 1 RX10 RX10M RX10MS 1 RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...2 2 4 RX10M RX10MS 5 RX10M RX10MS 6 RXW10 RXW10S 7 RXW10 RXW10S 8 RX10M RX10MS RXW10 RXW10S ...

Page 14: ...2 3 NOTE The following suspension adjustment charts are included with the Owner s Manual RX10 RX10R RX10RS RX10M RX10MS ...

Page 15: ...s snowmobile is designed to carry the OPERA TOR ONLY Passengers are prohibited Carrying a passenger can cause loss of control 4 Do not operate the snowmobile after drinking alcohol or taking drugs Your ability to operate the snowmo bile is reduced by the influence of alcohol or drugs 5 For safety and proper care of the snowmobile always perform the pre operation checks on pages 6 1 6 11 before sta...

Page 16: ... inhale a lot of gasoline vapor or get some gasoline into your eyes see your doctor immediately If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing immediately wash your skin with soap and water and change your clothes 10 Wear protective clothing Wear an approved helmet and a face shield or goggles Also wear a good qual ity snowmobile suit boots and a pair of gloves or mit tens that will permit use of...

Page 17: ...n most surfaces is to release the throttle and apply the brake gently not suddenly Maintenance and storage 1 Do not leave the snowmobile on its left side for an extended period of time Fuel may leak out from the fuel breather hose 2 Modifications made to the snowmobile not approved by Yamaha or the removal of original equipment may render your snowmobile unsafe for use that may cause severe person...

Page 18: ...2 Steering handlebar 3 Seat 4 Frame 5 Slide rail suspension 6 Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial RX10 RX10R RX10RS 7 Drive track 8 Skis 9 Headlights 0 Shroud A Storage compartment RX10 RX10R RX10RS RX10M RX10MS RXW10 RXW10S ...

Page 19: ...RS RXW10 RXW10S M Shroud latch N Main switch O Starter lever P Tachometer Q Low coolant temperature indicator light R High beam indicator light S Warning light T Self diagnosis warning indicator U Coolant temperature warning indicator V Fuel level warning indicator W Oil level warning indicator X Speedometer Y Grip warmer indicator Z Select reset button Thumb warmer indicator Fuel meter and grip t...

Page 20: ...ircuit is switched off The key can be removed only in this position 2 ON The ignition circuit is switched on 3 START The starting circuit is switched on The starter motor starts CAUTION Release the switch immediately after the engine starts NOTE The headlights meter lights and taillights come on after the engine starts ...

Page 21: ...he snowmobile by varying the throttle position Because the throttle is spring loaded the snowmobile will deceler ate and the engine will return to idle when it is released b WARNING Check the throttle brake and steering for proper operation before starting the engine ESU00361 Engine overheating prevention system This model is equipped with an engine overheating pre vention system to prevent overhe...

Page 22: ...RNING If the T O R S is activated make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a prob lem before restarting the engine Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap Otherwise the T O R S will not work properly CA 01E È Idling starting É Running Ê Trouble 1 Carburetor switch 2 Throttle switch 3 Throttle cable 4 Throttle valv...

Page 23: ... and all segments of the meter 3 turn on and off once The grip warmer level is initially displayed for 5 seconds then switches to the fuel meter display Odometer and tripmeter modes Pushing the select reset button 4 switches the display between the odometer mode ODO and the tripmeter mode TRIP To reset the tripmeter push the select reset button for at least one second while the tripmeter is displa...

Page 24: ...rmer adjustment switch 2 control the electrically heated handlebar grips and throttle lever respectively To raise the temperature press each switch to HI To lower the temperature press each switch to LO NOTE The grip warmer indicator 3 comes on and the display switches to the grip warmer level when the grip warmer adjustment switch is pressed The thumb warmer indicator 4 comes on and the dis play ...

Page 25: ...dicator The oil level warning indicator 1 and the warning light 2 come on when the engine oil level is low If the oil level 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 oil level warning indicator and the warning light go off the engine oil level is sufficient however it is getting low Add engine oil as soon as p...

Page 26: ...g light 2 come on When this occurs stop the engine immediately and allow the engine to cool down and then check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir See page 6 4 CAUTION Do not operate the engine if it overheats The coolant temperature warning indicator indicates a malfunctioning sensor disconnected coupler broken lead or short circuit when detected by the self diagnosis device of the snowmo...

Page 27: ...cator and warning light flash patterns WARNING If the self diagnosis warning indicator and warn ing light flash continuously during operation there may be some problem with the electrical circuit lead couplers etc See page 5 9 for warn ing indicator and warning light flash pattern num bers 1 6 Stop the engine and allow it to cool off Then check that the wire harness couplers are con nected properl...

Page 28: ...tern 3 Warning indicator and warning light flash continuously in this pattern 4 Warning indicator and warning light flash continuously in this pattern 5 Warning indicator and warning light flash continuously in this pattern 6 Warning indicator and warning light flash continuously in this pattern On Off s Second 0 75 s 0 25 s 4 s 0 75 s 2 5 s 0 75 s 0 25 s 3 5 s 0 75 s 0 25 s 4 5 s 0 75 s 0 25 s 5 ...

Page 29: ...ver towards the handlebar grip to stop the snowmobile 1 Brake lever 2 Brake lever end 3 Handlebar end NOTE When the brake lever is operated the brake light will illu minate CAUTION 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 with a position ...

Page 30: ...run the snowmobile with the parking brake applied This may overheat the brake disc and reduce braking ability ESU00341 Shift lever For RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S 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 Shift lever 2 Pull out 3 Slide to FWD Forward 4 S...

Page 31: ...ush 3 High beam 4 Low beam ESU00481 Shroud latches To open the shroud unhook the shroud latches and then slowly raise the shroud forward until it stops When clos ing the shroud slowly lower it to its home position and then hook the shroud latches 1 Shroud latch 2 Shroud CAUTION Make sure that all cables and wires are in place when closing the shroud WARNING Do not drive the snowmobile with the shr...

Page 32: ...the V belt is installed securely in the holders ESU04080 Carburetor coolant shut off lever For RX10M RX10MS The carburetor coolant shut off lever controls the flow of coolant through the carburetor Make sure that the lever is in the ON position to allow the coolant to flow and warm the carburetor while the ambient temperature is below 0 C 32 F 1 Carburetor coolant shut off lever 2 ON open 3 OFF cl...

Page 33: ...5 14 ESU00342 Storage compartment The storage compartment is located under the shroud Open the storage compartment to store the tool kit spare parts or other small items ...

Page 34: ...uel in the fuel tank WARNING Fuel is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and poisonous Check the SAFETY INFORMATION section carefully before refueling See page 3 2 Do not fill the fuel tank above the bottom of the filler tube 1 Fuel could overflow if the snowmo bile is tilted on its side or if the ambient tempera ture rises causing the fuel to warm up and expand Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closed securely af...

Page 35: ...th oxygenated fuel The fuel tank should be filled with straight gaso line as specified ESU04030 Engine oil Use a combination of the recommended SAE and API oil classifications shown in the chart below CB 02E CAUTION Use only 4 stroke engine oil Engine oil also lubricates the starter clutch In order to prevent clutch slippage do not mix any chemical additives with the oil or use oils of a higher gr...

Page 36: ...ning it off 3 Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler 1 CAUTION Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler before remov ing the oil level gauge dipstick Otherwise the cable can twist and break 4 Remove the oil level gauge dipstick 2 wipe it clean insert it back into the filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level NOTE The engine oil should be between the F 3 and E...

Page 37: ...s cold If the coolant level is below the COLD LEVEL mark add soft water until it reaches the COLD LEVEL mark See pages 8 13 8 14 for more details 1 COLD LEVEL mark WARNING Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot CAUTION Hard water or salt water is harmful to the engine parts You may use boiled or distilled water if soft water is not available Tap water can be used temporaril...

Page 38: ...ile could start moving forward unexpectedly which could cause an accident 1 Start the engine NOTE Refer to the Starting the engine section 2 Hold the pivot point of the throttle lever away from the throttle switch by putting your thumb above and forefinger below between the throttle lever pivot 1 and the engine stop switch housing 2 While holding the pivot point as described above press the thrott...

Page 39: ...cates a failure in the brake system Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system You could lose braking ability which could lead to an accident Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake system CAUTION Make sure that the brake lever end does not project out over the handlebar end This is to prevent brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side ...

Page 40: ... tic parts Never spill any brake fluid If any is spilled clean it up immediately ESU00094 V belt Open the shroud and remove the drive guard Check the V belt for wear and damage Replace if neces sary WARNING Make sure that the drive guard is tightened securely before operating the snowmobile Never run the engine without the V belt or with the drive guard removed ESU00096 Drive guard Check the drive...

Page 41: ...3 51 mm 2 0 in high profile pattern drive track For RX10M RX10MS This snowmobile is originally equipped with a 51 mm 2 0 in high profile pattern drive track 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 CAUTION Only use in deep snow riding conditions Op...

Page 42: ...eck the skis and ski runners for wear and damage Replace if necessary CAUTION Avoid scratching the skis when loading and unload ing the snowmobile when riding in areas with little or no snow or on sharp edges such as concrete curbs etc This will wear or damage the skis Wear limit height For RX10 RX10M RX10MS RX10R RX10RS 10 5 mm 0 41 in For RXW10 RXW10S 10 0 mm 0 39 in For RX10 RX10R RX10RS Ski ru...

Page 43: ...andlebar up and down and back and forth 2 Turn the handlebar slightly to the right and left If excessive free play is noticed consult a Yamaha dealer ESU00378 Lights Check the lights Replace any burned out bulbs CAUTION Avoid using a scraper or hot water for cleaning the plastic lenses 1 ...

Page 44: ...e air filter element ESU00110 Fittings and fasteners Check the tightness of the fittings and fasteners Tighten in proper sequence and torque if necessary ESU00345 Tool kit and recommended equipment It is good practice to carry the tool kit spare parts and other necessary equipment with you while riding the snowmobile so that minor repairs can be done if neces sary The following should be carried a...

Page 45: ... warm engine starting NOTE The starter lever choke is not required when the engine is warm Put the starter lever choke in the closed posi tion 2 Turn the main switch to the START position After the engine starts put the starter lever choke in the half open position Warm up the engine until it does not run roughly or begin to stall when the starter lever is returned to the closed position 1 START C...

Page 46: ...ll throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided Operating your snowmobile for the first time Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes 0 160 km 0 100 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 6 000 r min 160 500 km 100 300 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 8 000 r min 500 km 300 mi and beyond The snowmobile can now be operated normally CAUTION After 8...

Page 47: ...ded with added safety and a more reliable snowmobile Always wear the proper cloth ing for both warmth and to help protect you from injury if an accident occurs Become familiar with operating your snow mobile at low speeds even if you are an experienced rider Do not attempt to oper ate at maximum performance until you are totally familiar with the snowmobile s han dling and performance characterist...

Page 48: ... thor oughly familiar with the operation of your snowmobile Riding uphill You should practice first on gentle slopes Try more difficult climbs only after you have developed your skill As you approach a hill accelerate before you start the climb and then reduce the throttle to prevent track slippage It is also important to keep your weight on the uphill side at all times On climbs straight up the h...

Page 49: ...our downhill leg on the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on the running board This position will make it easier for you to shift your body weight as needed Snow and ice are slippery so be prepared for the possibility that your snowmobile could begin to slip sideways on the slope If this happens steer in the direction of the slide if there are no obstacles in your path As you regain proper bala...

Page 50: ...es 2 Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand All of the above surfaces have one thing in common in regard to drive track and slide runners little or no lubricating ability Drive track and all slide rail systems require lubrication snow or water between the slide runners and the slide metal In the absence of lubrication the slide runners will rapidly wear and in severe cases liter ally melt away and...

Page 51: ...erheating avoid sustained high speed usage in areas such as icy trails frozen lakes and rivers that have minimal snow coverage An overheated track will be weakened internally which may cause fail ure or damage Off trail riding Avoid off trail riding until there is sufficient snow cover age It generally takes several feet of snow to provide a good overall base to properly cover debris such as rocks...

Page 52: ...o maintain balance during traverse side hill riding Only experi enced operators should traverse slopes steep enough to require strap use Keep the right hand on the right handlebar grip for steering and grip the strap with the left hand to shift weight uphill for balance during traverse riding Ride cautiously while using the strap Do not accelerate or decelerate abruptly while holding onto the stra...

Page 53: ...e parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left For RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S 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 1 Pull out 2 Slide to FWD Forward 3 Slide to REV Reverse 4 Release WARNING Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shift in...

Page 54: ...er slowly to move the snowmo bile 4 Turn the handlebar in the desired direction 5 Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile 6 Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left ESU00136 Stopping the engine Turn the main switch to the OFF position to stop the engine 1 OFF WARNING Push down the engine stop switch to stop the engine in an emergency Make sure that the key is re...

Page 55: ... hydrostatic lock When possible the fuel tank should be empty during transportation especially if the trip takes longer than 30 minutes 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 in the shroud and also help protect the sn...

Page 56: ...eplace Every 20 000 km 12 000 mi Fuel Check fuel level 6 1 6 2 Fuel filter Check condition Replace if necessary Fuel line Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Engine coolant Check coolant level 6 4 8 13 8 14 Air bleed the cooling system if necessary 8 13 Carburetor Check throttle lever operation 5 2 6 5 Adjust the jets Whenever operating condition elevation temperature is chan...

Page 57: ...ht free play Lubricate shaft with specified grease as required Every 1 600 km 1 000 mi Drive chain oil Check oil level 8 17 8 18 Replace Drive chain Check deflection Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 8 18 Skis and ski runners Check for wear and damage 6 9 Replace if necessary Steering system Check operation 6 10 Adjust toe out if necessary Strap RX10M ...

Page 58: ...es bushings for wear for secondary Replace if necessary Lubricate with specified grease Steering column bearing Lubricate with specified grease Ski and front suspension Lubricate with specified grease 8 34 Suspension component Lubricate with specified grease 8 34 Parking brake cable end and lever end throttle cable end Lubricate with specified grease 8 34 Check cable damage Replace if necessary Sh...

Page 59: ...ate 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 a light tan color for a snowmobile that is being ridden normally If a spark plug shows a distinctly different color there could be something wrong with the engine For example a very white center electrode porcelain color could indi cate...

Page 60: ...ber hot spots and thread damage Always use a spark plug with the speci fied reach Before installing any spark plug measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specifica tion 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 CAUTION Make sure that the spark plug caps are secur...

Page 61: ...efer to the Starting the engine section 2 Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in or out to adjust the engine idle speed ESU01471 Throttle cable adjustment CAUTION Be sure to adjust the engine idle speed first 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Turn the adjuster in or out until the proper throttle lever free play is achieved 1 Locknut 2 Adjuster 3 Tighten the locknut Standard engine idle speed 1 350 100 r min Throt...

Page 62: ...vation changes use of alcohol oxygenated fuels etc and should be set by a Yamaha dealer CAUTION The drive chain gears and V belt clutch should be adjusted when operating over a high altitude of 900 m 3 000 ft Consult a Yamaha dealer Pilot screw adjustment Turn the pilot screw in or out to adjust low speed tuning CD 02E Standard pilot screw position 2 turns out from the seated position Pilot screw ...

Page 63: ...rburetor 3 Assemble by reversing the removal steps Main jet replacement Replace the main jet according to the setting chart which is available at a Yamaha dealer WARNING Never remove the drain plug or the float chamber while the engine is hot Fuel will flow out from the float chamber which could ignite and cause injury Place a rag under the carburetor before removing the drain plug or float chambe...

Page 64: ...se to prevent fuel flowing 3 Remove the float chamber and install the proper main jet 4 Assemble by reversing the removal steps WARNING Make sure that all hoses and clamps are properly installed Standard main jet 135 Main jet 1 Mixture Condition Small No Lean Warm weather High altitude Large No Rich Cold weather Low altitude ...

Page 65: ... horsepower available even with proper carburetion Expect acceleration and top speed to be reduced at higher altitudes To overcome operating with less power at high altitudes your snowmobile may also require different settings for the drive chain gears and V belt clutch to avoid poor per formance and rapid wear If you plan to operate your snowmobile at an altitude different from the area where you...

Page 66: ... every 20 000 km 12 000 mi of operation Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter cartridge To change the engine oil without oil filter cartridge replacement 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the bottom panel 1 and right side cover 2 3 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 4 Place oil pans under both the engine and the o...

Page 67: ...immediately turn the engine off and make sure the engine oil drain bolts cylinder head cap and oil level gauge dipstick are installed correctly 12 Turn the engine off connect the oil level gauge coupler and then install the bottom panel and right side cover CAUTION If oil is leaking or the oil level warning indicator comes on when the engine is running immediately turn the engine off and have a Ya...

Page 68: ...cap slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent This pro cedure allows any residual pressure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it The cooling system must be bled of air if the coolant reservoir becomes empty if air can be seen in the cooling system or if there is a cooling system leak Consult a Yamaha dealer CAUTIO...

Page 69: ... level does not go down and then stop the engine 3 Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant to the COLD LEVEL mark 4 Install the coolant reservoir cap Check for any cool ant leakage NOTE If you find any leaks consult a Yamaha dealer Recommended coolant High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing corro sion inhibitors Coolant and water mixed ratio 60 40 Total amount 4 7 L 4 14 Imp qt 4 97 US ...

Page 70: ...ng bolt Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment CAUTION As the V belt wears adjustment may be necessary To ensure proper clutch performance the V belt position should be adjusted by adding a spacer on each adjusting bolt when the V belt position reaches 1 5 mm 0 06 in below the edge Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment CD 05E NOTE Apply the parking brake before replacing the V belt 1 Remove...

Page 71: ...position is incorrect adjust the V belt position by removing or adding a spacer 4 on each adjusting bolt 5 CD 06E 7 Tighten each adjusting bolt Standard V belt position a From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge of the second ary sheave to 0 5 mm 0 02 in below the edge V belt position Adjustment More than 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge Remove spacer From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge to 0 5 mm 0 02 in be...

Page 72: ...ver run the engine with the V belt or drive guard removed ESU03511 Checking the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension Oil level check WARNING The engine oil tank brake disc and coolant hoses will be very hot after the engine has been run Avoid contact while they are still hot with any part of your body or clothing during inspection or repair 1 Place the snowmobile on a level su...

Page 73: ...RXW10 RXW10S CAUTION Make sure that no foreign material enters the drive chain housing 4 Install the dipstick and align the notch 4 of the dip stick handle with the projection 5 of the drive chain housing Chain tension adjustment 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Turn the adjusting bolt clockwise until it is finger tight and then loosen it 1 4 turn 3 Hold the adjusting bolt in place while tightening the lock...

Page 74: ...rking brake pads wear adjustment may be nec essary to ensure proper brake performance WARNING Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust ment 1 Loosen the locknut 1 and the adjusting bolt 2 2 Loosen the cable locknut 3 3 Turn the cable adjuster 4 in or out to adjust the cable length 4 Tighten the cable locknut 5 Turn the adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the clear ance between the parking b...

Page 75: ...ed clean it up immediately ESU00181 Brake fluid replacement Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components are replaced during the periodic mainte nance or if they are damaged or leaking a All oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder b The brake hose WARNING Make sure that the brake fluid and the above parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer ESU00183 Suspension The s...

Page 76: ...mm 6 17 in 148 6 mm 5 85 in Minimum 146 6 mm 5 77 in The spring seat length changes approximately 1 5 mm 0 06 in with each full turn of the adjuster Spring seat length Standard Increased Decreased Preload Harder Softer a Length Maximum 144 6 mm 5 69 in 134 6 mm 5 30 in Minimum 134 6 mm 5 30 in The spring seat length changes approximately 1 5 mm 0 06 in with each full turn of the adjuster Spring se...

Page 77: ...spension spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 1 on the shock absorber RX10 RX10R RX10RS or each shock absorber RX10M RX10MS RXW10 RXW10S For RX10 RX10R RX10RS CD 26E NOTE The rear suspension 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 For RXW10 RXW10S CD 17...

Page 78: ...bsorber to an open flame or other high heat sources which could cause it to explode Do not deform or damage the shock absorber in any way Do not dispose of a worn or damaged shock absorber by yourself Take the unit to a Yamaha dealer For RX10M RX10MS CD 13E CD 23E C Spring adjuster position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Preload Soft Hard Ê Standard rear 4 D Spring adjuster position 1 2 3 4 5 Preload Soft Hard Ë S...

Page 79: ... dial at a marked position around the dial where there is a click WARNING This shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas It could explode by improper handling causing injury or property damage Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock absorber Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame or other high heat source which could cause it to explode Do not deform or damage the...

Page 80: ... there is a click WARNING This shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas It could explode by improper handling causing injury or property damage Do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock absorber Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame or other high heat source which could cause it to explode Do not deform or damage the shock absorber in any way Do not dispose of a w...

Page 81: ...or 3 4 turn while holding the adjusting bolt 2 securely with a wrench so it does not move CAUTION Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move while loos ening the nut 2 Turn the adjusting bolt 2 to the desired position CAUTION Make sure that the adjusting bolt ends are set at the same position on each side 3 While holding the adjusting bolt securely tighten the full rate adjusting nut 1 CAUTION Never...

Page 82: ...3 included in the owner s tool kit as shown Make sure that the rim d of the control rod body is within the range e of the scale 4 Tighten the locknut while holding the adjuster in place CAUTION When using the special wrench make sure that it is situated at a right angle to the control rod and that it is tightly fitted to the locknut or the control rod adjuster WARNING Never adjust the control rod ...

Page 83: ...ake sure that they are situated at a right angle to the control rod as shown and that they are tightly fitted to the locknut and the control rod adjusting nut The left and right adjusting nuts must be set to the same position Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability WARNING Never adjust the control rods beyond the maximum range indicated on the rods with red paint 3 c Adjustab...

Page 84: ...maged slide metal Replace the drive track if it is damaged to the depth where fabric reinforcement material is visible or support rods are broken Otherwise track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snow mobile control which could cause an accident Drive track deflection measurement 1 Lay the snowmobile on its side 2 Measure the drive track deflection with a spring scale P...

Page 85: ...he drive track one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners 2 If the alignment is incorrect align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusters CD 08E 7 Slide runners 8 Drive track 9 Slide metal a Gap b Forward 5 Adjust the drive track deflection to specification CD 09E 5 6 Drive track alignment 5 Shifted to right 6 Shifted to left 3 Left adju...

Page 86: ...lignment 1 Turn the handlebar so the skis face straight ahead 2 Check the following for ski alignment a Skis are facing forward b Ski toe out 1 2 is within specification 3 If the alignment is not correct consult a Yamaha dealer ESU03541 Handlebar adjustment 1 Remove the handlebar cover 1 È RX10 RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S É RX10M RX10MS Rear axle tightening torque 75 Nm 7 5 m kgf 54 2 ft lb Ski toe ...

Page 87: ...8 32 2 Loosen the handlebar bolts 3 Move the handlebar up or down to adjust the handle bar height to the desired position È RX10 RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S É RX10M RX10MS A B A B ...

Page 88: ...dlebar is not installed into the area a shown 4 Tighten the handlebar bolts and install the handlebar cover CAUTION Make sure that the small gap b side of the handlebar holders faces forward c Handlebar bolt tightening torque 14 5 Nm 1 45 m kgf 10 5 ft lb ...

Page 89: ... dab of grease onto the cable end only Do not grease the throttle cable because it could become frozen which could cause loss of control 2 Front suspension 3 Rear suspension WARNING Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer lubricate the front and rear suspensions 2 2 Lubricant Low temperature grease 3 3 ...

Page 90: ...down 6 Install the new bulb CAUTION Keep oil or your hands away from the glass part of the bulb or its life and illumination will be affected If the glass is oil stained thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened with alcohol or lacquer thinner ESU00372 Headlight beam adjustment 1 Lift up the shroud 2 Insert a Phillips screwdriver into the hole under the shroud to access the headlight beam adjuste...

Page 91: ...act with skin eyes or clothing ANTIDOTE EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call physician immediately EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks flame cigarettes etc away Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space Alway...

Page 92: ...ery lead 6 Replace the blown fuse with one of proper amperage 7 Connect the negative battery lead 8 Install the air filter case by reversing the removal steps NOTE If the fuse immediately blows again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile 9 Spare fuses 20 A 10 A 0 Spare main fuse Specified fuses 4Main fuse 30A 5 HEAD Headlight fuse 20A 6 SIG Signal fuse 10A 7 C W Carburetor Warmer fuse 20A ...

Page 93: ...to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair 3 Compression Insufficient Loose cylinder head nuts Tighten nuts properly Worn or damaged gasket Replace gasket Worn or damaged piston and cylinder Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect B Starting the engine with a dis charged battery If the snowmobile battery is discharged the engine can be started using a 12 volt battery and jumper cables Two connecting leads h...

Page 94: ...lack jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 7 Pull the black lead cover to expose the terminal through the slit in the cover and then connect the black jumper cable to the black terminal of the discharged battery 8 Start the engine 9 Disconnect the black jumper cable from the black connecting lead and then pull the cover completely over the lead terminal 10 Disconnect the bla...

Page 95: ...plugs Clean or replace the spark plugs 3 Incorrect jetting for altitude or tempera ture Carburetor Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 4 Improper fuel flow See A 1 above 5 Incorrect V belt clutch settings for alti tude or conditions Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect E Engine constantly backfires or mis fires 1 Faulty spark plugs Replace the spark plugs 2 Clogged fuel system See A 1 above 3 Malfunctioning ...

Page 96: ...assembly Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 4 Worn or sticking secondary sheave assembly Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect K Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets 1 Broken V belt clutch components Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 2 Worn or damaged bearings Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 3 Worn or damaged V belt with flat spots Replace 4 Worn or damaged idler wheels or shafts Ask a Yamah...

Page 97: ...d because the alcohol content in the fuel increases the chance for water to enter the engine Use Yamaha Stor Rite Engine Fogging Oil or an equiva lent fogging oil to protect both the com bustion chamber and crankshaft from corrosion An alternate method is to remove the carburetor silencer and squirt oil into the carburetor throats while the engine is running CAUTION Do not attempt to store the sno...

Page 98: ...or 10 hours at 1 8 amperes RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S or 1 2 amperes RX10 RX10M RX10MS 7 Drive track Loosen the drive track and block up the chassis so that the track is suspended above the ground 8 V belt Remove the V belt and store separately 9 Storage Store the snowmobile in a dry well venti lated place out of direct sunlight Put a fab ric cover over the snowmobile preferably one that is designe...

Page 99: ...1 in RXW10 RXW10S Overall width 1 210 mm 47 6 in RX10 RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S 1 165 mm 45 9 in RX10M RX10MS Overall height 1 215 mm 47 8 in RX10 RX10M RX10R RXW10 1 150 mm 45 3 in RX10MS RX10RS RXW10S Dry weight 247 kg 545 lb RX10 263 kg 580 lb RX10M RX10MS 254 kg 560 lb RX10R RX10RS 264 kg 582 lb RXW10 RXW10S Ski stance 1 068 mm 42 0 in RX10 RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S 980 mm 38 6 in RX10M RX10MS...

Page 100: ...er Starting system Electric starter RX10 RX10M RX10MS RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S Drive track and suspension Track Molded rubber fiber glass rod reinforced Width 381 mm 15 0 in Track deflection 30 35 mm 1 18 1 38 in 100 N 10 kg 22 lb RX10 RX10M RX10MS RX10R RX10RS 25 30 mm 0 98 1 18 in 100 N 10 kg 22 lb RXW10 RXW10S Length on ground 768 mm 30 2 in RX10 RX10R RX10RS 1 068 mm 42 0 in RX10M RX10MS 944 ...

Page 101: ...RS 40 21 1 90 RX10M RX10MS 38 23 1 65 RXW10 RXW10S Fuel tank Tank capacity 39 4 L 8 7 lmp gal 10 4 US gal Oil quantity With oil filter cartridge replacement 3 0 L 2 6 lmp qt 3 2 US qt Without oil filter cartridge replacement 2 8 L 2 5 lmp qt 3 0 US qt Total amount 3 8 L 3 3 lmp qt 4 0 US qt Brake Type Hydraulic disc type ventilated disc Operation Handle lever left hand operated Throttle Operation ...

Page 102: ...y YTX14 BS 12 V 12 A h RX10 RX10M RX10MS YTX20L BS 12 V 18 A h RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S Maximum charge rate 1 2 Amperes hr for 10 hrs RX10 RX10M RX10MS 1 8 Amperes hr for 10 hrs RX10R RX10RS RXW10 RXW10S Headlight Bulb Quantity 12 V 60 55 W 2 Tail brake light Bulb Quantity 12 V 5 21 W 2 Meter light Bulb Quantity 14 V 50 mA 6 Indicator light Bulb Quantity 14 V 80 mA 3 ...

Page 103: ... W B G G B L R L R L R G B B B G G G L R L R L R L Y B P P R R R B B B L B R W L R B L W Y W Y Y L Y L B W Y W Y W B Y B L Br W Br Br W B Y B Br OFF OPEN B Y B L B Y L R RUN OFF Br W B W R W B L RUN IDLE Br W L Br R B B B Lg Y R A G G B B B Y B Y B A Lg B Lg B Lg B Y G Y G Y G B B A G R G R A R B R B C C Y Y A B G B G B G DARK GREEN B W L R BLACK W Y B L L Y W Y W Lg L Lg L Lg W Lg W B L B L B L Y...

Page 104: ...nt temperature indicator light Y Multi function meter Z Warning light Self diagnosis system High beam indicator light Headlight _ Headlight relay a Headlight beam switch b HEAD Headlight fuse c SIG Signal fuse d C W Carburetor Warmer fuse e IGN Ignition fuse f Load control relay COLOR CODE B Black Br Brown G Green Gy Gray L Blue Lg Light green O Orange P Pink R Red Sb Sky blue W White Y Yellow B G...

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