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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 black (-) jumper cable

from the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery.

11. Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable

from the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery.

12. Disconnect the red (+) jumper cable

from the red (+) connecting lead, and
then pull the cover completely over the
lead terminal.

13. Install the red (+) connecting lead into

the lead holder.

14. Install the right side cover and the

shroud.

WARNING

Be sure to pull the lead covers back
over the terminals completely. If the ter-
minals are exposed, they could come
into contact with the frame or a metal
part of the snowmobile and this can
cause electrical system damage or A
FIRE HAZARD.

NOTE:

Make sure that both the red (+) connecting
lead and the black (-) connecting lead are
seated securely in the lead holders.

C. Electric starter does not operate or

operates slowly

1. Engine stop switch is pushed in ... Pull

it out.

2. Faulty wire connections ... Check con-

nections or ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.

3. Discharged battery... Charge battery or

see B above.

4. Seized engine ... Seizure is caused by

poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an
air leak—Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.

D. Engine power is low

1. Low coolant temperature indicator light

is flashing ... Warm the engine up.

2. Faulty spark plugs ... Clean or replace

the spark plugs.

3. Improper fuel flow ... See A.1. above.
4. 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 T.O.R.S. ... See A.2.

above.

F. Engine overheats

1. Insufficient coolant ... Add coolant.
2. Air in cooling system ... Bleed the cool-

ing system or ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.

3. Leaking coolant ... Ask a Yamaha

dealer to inspect.

G. Snowmobile does not move

1. Malfunctioning V-belt clutch ... Ask a

Yamaha dealer to inspect.

2. 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.

3. Tight, loose, or broken drive chain ...

Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.

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Summary of Contents for RX10RTW

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SNOWMOBILE RX10RTW ...

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Page 3: ...he 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 E_8gt book Page 1 Tuesday March 28 20...

Page 4: ...tions 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 RX10RTW OWNER S MANUAL 2006 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st Edition ...

Page 5: ...d 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 bystander or a person ins...

Page 6: ...k 5 10 Shroud and covers 5 11 Drive guard 5 12 V belt holders 5 12 Storage compartment 5 12 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 7 Drive guard 6 7 Drive track 6 8 Slide runners 6 8 Skis and ski runners 6 9 Steering system 6 9 Lights 6 9 Air filter 6 10 Fit...

Page 7: ...gine oil 8 12 Cooling system 8 14 Replacing the V belt 8 16 Checking the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension 8 19 Checking the brake pads 8 20 Checking the parking brake pads 8 20 Checking the brake fluid level 8 21 Changing the brake fluid 8 22 Suspension 8 22 Adjusting the drive track 8 28 Aligning the skis 8 30 Lubrication 8 31 Replacing a headlight bulb 8 32 Adjusting the...

Page 8: ...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 avail...

Page 9: ...ark 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 and s...

Page 10: ...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 CHANGE OF ...

Page 11: ...1 4 ESU04280 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S CW 06E E_8gt book Page 4 Tuesday March 28 2006 5 37 PM ...

Page 12: ...TANT LABELS Please read the following labels carefully before operat ing this snowmobile NOTE Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as nec essary 1 2 3 8EK 77761 E0 4AA 22259 60 E_8gt book Page 1 Tuesday March 28 2006 5 37 PM ...

Page 13: ...2 2 NOTE The following suspension adjustment charts are included with the Owner s Manual E_8gt book Page 2 Tuesday March 28 2006 5 37 PM ...

Page 14: ... 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 starting the engine Check t...

Page 15: ...e 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 your thumbs and fingers...

Page 16: ...lease 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 personal injury Modifications ...

Page 17: ...SU00012 4 DESCRIPTION 1 Windshield 2 Steering handlebar 3 Seat 4 Frame 5 Storage compartment 6 Slide rail suspension 7 Drive track 8 Skis 9 Headlights 0 Shroud E_8gt book Page 1 Tuesday March 28 2006 5 37 PM ...

Page 18: ...elect button P Fuel meter and grip thumb warmer level indicator Q Fuel meter indicator R Self diagnosis warning indicator S Rear suspension indicator not applicable T Coolant temperature warning indicator U Grip warmer indicator V Fuel level warning indicator W Thumb warmer indicator X Oil level warning indicator Y Clock Z Low coolant temperature indicator light High beam indicator light Warning l...

Page 19: ...adlights meter lights and taillights come on after the engine starts ESU00022 Throttle lever Once the engine is running cleanly squeezing a the throt tle lever 1 will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of the drive system Regulate the speed of the snowmobile by varying the throttle position Because the throttle is spring loaded the snowmobile will deceler ate and the engine will return...

Page 20: ...s or throttle cable malfunctions during operation the T O R S will operate when the throttle lever is released The T O R S is designed to interrupt the fuel injection and keep the engine speed between 2 800 and 3 000 r min if the throttle valves fail to return to the idle position when the throttle lever is released WARNING If the T O R S is activated make sure that the cause of the malfunction ha...

Page 21: ...l flash and the two digit code 84 6 will flash in the clock dis play The T O R S monitors the condition of the throttle position sensor speedometer assembly and speed sensor and will operate if any of the monitored items is disconnected or malfunctioning A B C Mode Item Idling starting Running Trouble Throttle switch Off On Off Throttle position sensor Closed Open Open Engine Run Run T O R S will ...

Page 22: ...tor light 2 the warning light 3 and all segments of the meter display 4 turn on and off once The grip warmer level is initially displayed for 5 seconds then the display switches to the fuel meter Odometer tripmeter and barometer modes Pushing the SELECT button 1 switches the display between the odometer mode ODO tripmeter modes TRIP A and TRIP B and barometer mode BARO To reset a tripmeter push th...

Page 23: ...y to suit the outdoor lighting conditions To adjust the display brightness 1 Turn the main switch to OFF 2 Push and hold down the SELECT button 1 3 Turn the main switch to ON and then after 5 sec onds release the SELECT button 4 Push the RESET button 2 to select the desired dis play brightness level 3 and then push the SELECT button The normal display returns when the SELECT button is released NOT...

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

Page 25: ...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 possible If the oil level warning indicator and the warning light do not go off check the engine oil level in the oil tank see page 6 3 and add engine oil if necessary ESU04840 Low coolant temperature indicator light The lo...

Page 26: ...the self diagnosis warning indicator 2 will flash and then an error code e g 16 and 81 3 will flash slowly in the tripmeter odometer display WARNING If the self diagnosis warning indicator and warn ing light flash continuously and an error code is displayed during operation there may be some problem with the electrical circuit lead couplers etc Stop the engine and allow it to cool off Then check t...

Page 27: ...r 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 adjuster To adjust the b...

Page 28: ...e braking ability ESU00039 Headlight beam switch Push the headlight beam switch to change the headlight beam to high or low 1 Headlight beam switch 2 Push 3 High beam 4 Low beam ESU04301 Auxiliary DC jack The auxiliary DC jack is located in the front panel and can be used for accessories NOTE The auxiliary DC jack cannot be used if the engine is not running 1 Start the engine 2 Open the auxiliary ...

Page 29: ... operating the snowmobile See pages 8 5 8 7 for removal and installation procedures 1 Shroud 2 Right side cover 3 Left side cover 4 Top cover WARNING Do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud or covers unfastened or removed Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing the snowmobile with the shroud or covers removed Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immedia...

Page 30: ...mobile Never run the engine with the V belt or drive guard removed ESU00053 V belt holders Keep a spare V belt for emergency use by placing it into the V belt holders provided CAUTION Make sure that the V belt is installed securely in the holders ESU00680 Storage compartment Open the storage compartment to store the service tools spare parts or other small items E_8gt book Page 12 Tuesday March 28...

Page 31: ...nk 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 or if the ambient temperature rises causing the fuel to warm up and expand Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closed securely after refueling Leaking fuel can ...

Page 32: ...enter the fuel tank when refueling Do not use alcohol deicers or water absorbing additives with oxygenated fuel The fuel tank should be filled with straight gaso line as specified ESU04031 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 SAE API SE SF SG or higher 40 20 0 20 40 60 F SAE 0W 30 40 29 ...

Page 33: ...econds before turning it off 3 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See pages 8 5 8 7 for removal procedures 4 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 5 Remove the oil level gauge dipstick 2 wipe it clean insert it back into the oil filler hole without screwin...

Page 34: ...op cover See pages 8 5 8 7 for removal procedures 2 Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank when the engine is cold If the coolant level is below the COLD LEVEL mark add soft water until it reaches the COLD LEVEL mark See pages 8 14 8 16 for more details 1 COLD LEVEL mark WARNING Do not remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot 2 Coolant reservoir cap CAUTION Hard water ...

Page 35: ...orward 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 throttle lever 3 gradually The...

Page 36: ...rake 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 2 Brake fluid Check the ...

Page 37: ...20 V belt Check the V belt 1 Remove the shroud and the left side cover and then remove the drive guard See pages 8 5 8 7 for removal procedures 2 Check the V belt for wear and damage Replace if necessary 3 Install the left side cover and the shroud WARNING Make sure that the drive guard is installed securely before operating the snowmobile Never run the engine with the V belt or drive guard remove...

Page 38: ...amage or failure could result in loss of brak ing ability and snowmobile control which could cause an accident ESU00982 Slide runners Check the slide runners for wear and damage If the slide runners reach the wear limit they should be replaced 1 Slide runners a Wear limit CAUTION Ride on fresh snow frequently Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners Wear limit heigh...

Page 39: ...e the skis ESU00103 Steering system Check the handlebar for excessive free play 1 Push the handlebar 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 Ski runner wear lim...

Page 40: ...nt and brush off the snow and then install the air filter element 6 Place the air filter element frame in its original posi tion and then install the air filter case cover Hook the fasteners onto the air filter case cover 7 Install the headlight unit making sure to insert the tabs on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the bottom of the headlight unit 8 Install the headlight unit bolts and t...

Page 41: ...l 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 at all times Tool kit Flashlight Roll of plastic tape Steel wire Towrope Jumper cables V belt Light bulbs Spark plugs When you start out for a long distance trip extra fuel and oil should be carried as well E_8gt book Page 11 Tuesday M...

Page 42: ...operated when the engine stop switch is in the off position 1 Turn the main switch to the START position Warm up the engine until it does not run roughly 1 START CAUTION Release the switch immediately after the engine starts If the engine fails to start release the switch wait a few seconds then try again Each attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery Do not crank the engine m...

Page 43: ... 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 800 km 500 mi of operatio...

Page 44: ...d 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 characteristics Set the parking brak...

Page 45: ...th 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 hill this can be accompli...

Page 46: ...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 balance gradually steer agai...

Page 47: ...ot 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 the drive track will be...

Page 48: ...d 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 logs etc If snow covera...

Page 49: ...he snowmo bile 3 Turn the handlebar in the desired direction 4 Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile 5 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 removed from the main...

Page 50: ...le is best This will help keep foreign objects out of the cooling vents in the shroud and also help protect the snowmobile against damage from debris on the road If transporting the snowmobile in an open trailer or truck in areas where road salt is used coat metal suspension surfaces lightly with oil or another pro tectant This will help protect against corrosion Be sure to clean the snowmobile wh...

Page 51: ...NOT ONLY ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER ENGINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PERI ODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS THE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSIONS CONTROL ARE GROUPED SEPARATELY THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA KNOWLEDGE AND EQUIPMENT YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PERFORM THESE PARTICULAR SERVICES ESU04970 Periodic maintenance chart for the emissi...

Page 52: ...level 6 1 6 2 Engine coolant Check coolant level recovery tank 6 4 Check coolant level reservoir tank 8 15 8 16 Air bleed the cooling system if necessary 8 14 Throttle lever handlebar side Check operation Repair if necessary 5 1 6 5 Throttle override system T O R S Check operation Repair if necessary 5 2 6 5 Engine stop switch Check operation Repair if necessary 5 9 Drive guard Check for cracks be...

Page 53: ...ial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 8 20 Skis and ski runners Check for wear and damage 6 9 Replace if necessary Steering system Check operation 6 9 Adjust toe out if necessary Lights Check operation Replace bulbs if necessary 6 9 8 32 8 33 Battery Check condition Charge if necessary 8 33 Primary and second ary clutches Check engagement and shift speed Adjust if necessary Whene...

Page 54: ...sion component Lubricate with specified grease 8 31 Parking brake cable end and lever end throttle cable end Lubricate with specified grease 8 31 Check cable damage Replace if necessary Shroud and covers Make sure that the shroud and covers are securely fastened 5 11 8 5 8 7 Fittings and fasteners Check tightness Repair if necessary 6 11 Tool kit and recom mended equipment Check for proper placeme...

Page 55: ...vailable during a service operation requiring one take your snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU04502 Removing and installing the shroud and covers Shroud To remove the shroud Turn the fasteners counterclockwise slowly raise the shroud and then unhook the shroud from the shroud stay 1 Fastener 2 Shroud To install the shroud Hook the end of the...

Page 56: ...Top cover To remove the top cover 1 Remove the screws and then remove the cable guide 2 Remove the bolts disconnect the main switch cou pler and auxiliary DC jack coupler and then remove the top cover 1 Screws 2 Cable guide 3 Bolts 4 Top cover To install the top cover 1 Connect the main switch coupler and auxiliary DC jack coupler place the top cover in its original posi tion and then install the ...

Page 57: ...he 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 an i...

Page 58: ... 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 securely installed Otherwise ...

Page 59: ...ift up the headlight unit 4 Turn the idle adjusting screw 2 in or out to adjust the engine idling speed 5 Install the headlight unit making sure to insert the tabs on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the bottom of the headlight unit 6 Install the headlight unit bolts and then tighten them to the specified torque 7 Install the top cover the left and right side covers and the shroud Standar...

Page 60: ...y is achieved 1 Headlight unit bolt 2 Locknut 3 Adjuster 6 Tighten the locknut 7 Connect the speedometer coupler and headlight cou plers and then install the headlight unit making sure to insert the tabs on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the bottom of the headlight unit 8 Install the headlight unit bolts and then tighten them to the specified torque 9 Install the top cover bolts 10 Inst...

Page 61: ...come 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 bought it be sure to consult a Yamaha dealer The dealer can tell you if there are any changes necessary for the altitude wher...

Page 62: ...2 000 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 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See pages 8 5 8 7 for removal procedures 4 Remove the bottom panel 1 and...

Page 63: ...re that no foreign material enters the engine oil tank 12 Start the engine and then let it idle for several min utes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and make sure that the engine oil drain bolts and oil level gauge dipstick are installed correctly 13 Turn the engine off and then connect the oil level gauge coupler Tightening torques Crankcase eng...

Page 64: ...own out under pressure 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 counterclockwise to the detent This procedure allows any residual pressure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning counter clockwise and remove it The cooling system must be bled of air if the...

Page 65: ...f 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 1 Remove the top cover See pages 8 5 8 7 for removal procedures 2 Remove the coolant reservoir cap fill the reservoir with the recommended coolant and then install the cap 3 Remove the coolant recovery tank cap add the rec ommended coolant until it reaches the...

Page 66: ...in below the edge a If not the V belt clutch engagement speed will be changed The snowmobile may move unexpectedly when the engine is started Adjust the V belt position by removing or adding a spacer 1 on each adjusting 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...

Page 67: ...eave 5 Remove the V belt from the secondary sheave assembly and primary sheave assembly 6 Temporarily install the new V belt on the secondary sheave assembly only and 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 Standard V belt position a From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge of the second ary sheave assembl...

Page 68: ...ll the V belt 8 between the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves 12 Install the drive guard 13 Install the left side cover and the shroud WARNING Never run the engine with the V belt or drive guard removed 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 below the edge Not necessary It is correct More than 0 5 mm 0...

Page 69: ...insert it back into the filler hole 4 Remove the dipstick and check that the oil is between the maximum and minimum level marks If the oil is below the minimum level mark add sufficient oil to raise it to the maximum level mark 2 Maximum level mark 3 Minimum level mark È For models without reverse transmissions RX10RT É For models with reverse transmissions not applicable CAUTION Make sure that no...

Page 70: ...eck the brake pads for wear If the brake pads reach the wear limit ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them 1 Brake pad wear indicator ESU00352 Checking the parking brake pads Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thickness of the pads If the parking brake pads reach the wear limit ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them Adjustment As the parking brake pads wear adjustment may be nec essar...

Page 71: ...e brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when necessary 1 Lower level WARNING Be careful that water does not enter the master cylin der 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 CAUTION Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces or plas tic parts Never spill any ...

Page 72: ...ndling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions WARNING Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust ment ESU05100 Adjusting the front shock absorber air pressure This snowmobile is equipped with FOX shock absorbers as standard equipment The air pressure of the shock absorbers can be adjusted using the special pump 1 included with your snowmo bile NOTE The following proce...

Page 73: ...ng 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 connected and tightened onto the air valve To decrease the air pressure push the black bleed valve button 4 NOTE To allow pressure to escape from the pump and the shock absorber push the button halfway down an...

Page 74: ... handling and loss of stability 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 ...

Page 75: ...t subject the shock absorber 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 A Spring seat length Standard Increased Decreased Preload Harder Softer È a Length front Maximum 127 5 mm 5 02 in 113 5 mm 4 47 in Minimum 112 5 ...

Page 76: ... 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 77: ...wrenches included in the owner s tool kit make 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 indica...

Page 78: ... frequently Replace damaged 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 Measuring the drive track deflection 1 Lay the snowmobile on its side 2 Measure the drive track deflecti...

Page 79: ...wo 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 adjuster Turn out Turn in 4...

Page 80: ...e rear axle nut ESU02001 Aligning the skis 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 Rear axle tightening torque 75 Nm 7 5 m kgf 54 2 ft lb Ski toe out 1 2 0 15 mm 0 0 59 in E_8gt book Page 30 Tuesday March 28 2006 5 37 PM ...

Page 81: ...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 E_8gt book Page 31 Tuesday March 28 2006 5 37 PM ...

Page 82: ...ING Keep flammable products and your hands away from the hot bulb until it has cooled down 7 Install the new bulb and then hook the bulb holder onto the headlight unit 8 Install the bulb holder cover and then connect the headlight coupler 9 Install the headlight access panel and the top cover CAUTION Keep oil and your hands away from the glass part of the bulb or its life and illumination will be ...

Page 83: ...ep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the snowmobile is equipped with electrical accessories WARNING Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous 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 water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegeta...

Page 84: ...procedures 2 Remove the headlight unit bolts 1 disconnect the headlight couplers and speedometer coupler and then remove the headlight unit 3 Unhook the latch 2 and disconnect the air tempera ture sensor coupler 3 4 Loosen the joint clamp screws 4 5 Slide the clamps 5 away from the air filter case and then disconnect the crankcase breather hose 6 and the bypass air hose 7 6 Slide the clamp 8 down ...

Page 85: ...o the specified torque 14 Install the top cover the left and right side covers and the shroud NOTE If the fuse immediately blows again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile Specified fuses 0Main fuse 40A AFuel injection system fuse 10 A B HEAD Headlight fuse 20A C SIG Signal fuse 10A D DC TERM Auxiliary DC jack fuse 3A E IGN Ignition fuse 20A F BACK UP Backup fuse 3A G FAN Radiator fan fus...

Page 86: ...iately 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 have been provided for ju...

Page 87: ...ctions 4 Pull the red connecting lead cover to expose the terminal through the slit in the cover and then connect the red jumper cable to the red connect ing lead 5 Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery 6 Connect the black jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 7 Pull the black connecting lead cover to expose the termina...

Page 88: ...y wire connections Check con nections or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 3 Discharged battery Charge battery or see B above 4 Seized engine Seizure is caused by poor lubrication inadequate fuel or an air leak Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect D Engine power is low 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light is flashing Warm the engine up 2 Faulty spark plugs Clean or replace the spark plugs 3 Improper f...

Page 89: ...aler to inspect 2 Incorrect V belt clutch settings for alti tude or conditions Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 3 Worn or sticking primary sheave 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 damag...

Page 90: ...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 intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while the engine is running CAUTION Do not attempt to store the snowmobile by simply starting the engine oc...

Page 91: ...rect sunlight Put a fab ric cover over the snowmobile preferably one that is designed for it Do not use a plastic or vinyl cover condensation could be trapped underneath which could increase the chances of rusting Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to ser vice install the V belt and battery and adjust the drive track Remove the spark plugs and clean or replace them i...

Page 92: ... stance 1 086 mm 42 7 in RX10RT Type Liquid cooled 4 stroke 20 valves Cylinder arrangement Parallel 4 cylinder Displacement 998 cm3 Bore Stroke 74 0 58 0 mm 2 91 2 28 in Idle speed 1 500 100 r min Engine oil type API SE SF SG or higher SAE 0W 30 Throttle body type MIKUNI 39EIDW 2 Fuel Unleaded gasoline Pump octane R M 2 86 or higher Starting system Electric starter E_8gt book Page 1 Tuesday March ...

Page 93: ...eed 1 Approx 3 500 r min Shift speed 1 Approx 10 500 r min 2 Drive chain Silent chain enclosed in oil bath Reduction ratio 38 24 1 58 Fuel tank Tank capacity 38 3 L 8 4 lmp gal 10 1 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...

Page 94: ...7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Battery Capacity YTX14 BS 12 V 12 A h Maximum charge rate 1 2 Amperes hr for 10 hrs Headlight Bulb Quantity 12 V 60 55 W 2 Tail brake light Bulb Quantity LED Meter light Bulb Quantity LED Indicator light Bulb Quantity LED E_8gt book Page 3 Tuesday March 28 2006 5 37 PM ...

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Page 97: ...ght d Low coolant temperature indicator light e Warning light f Headlight relay g Headlight h Headlight beam switch i Radiator fan relay j Radiator fan motor k Auxiliary DC jack l DC TERM Auxiliary DC jack fuse m HEAD Headlight fuse n SIG Signal fuse o FAN Radiator fan fuse p BACK UP Backup fuse q IGN Ignition fuse r Load control relay COLOR CODE B Black Br Brown Ch Chocolate G Green Gy Gray L Blu...

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