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ESU00035

Parking brake lever

When parking the snowmobile or starting the engine,
apply the parking brake by moving the brake lever 

1

 to

the left. 
To release the parking brake, move the parking brake
lever 

1

 to the right.

È

To apply the parking brake 

É

To release the parking brake

WARNING

Always set the parking brake before attempting to
start the engine. 

Never run the snowmobile with the parking brake
applied. This may overheat the brake disc and
reduce 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

ESU00279

Grip warmer control knob

The grip warmer control knob controls the electrically
heated handlebar grips.

1

Grip warmer control knob 

2

“OFF” 

3

“ON”

CA-03E

A

B

Knob position

Grip warmer temperature

Turn clockwise 

a

Higher

Turn counterclockwise 

b

Lower

U8DF14.book  Page 8  Friday, July 27, 2001  5:01 PM

Summary of Contents for SRX700G

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SNOWMOBILE SRX700G ...

Page 2: ......

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: ... the opera tion of this snowmobile and minor maintenance required for satisfactory service Should major repairs ever be required you are advised to ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the snow mobile whenever it is necessary they have the tech niques tools and parts to ensure your satisfaction We hope that the information within this manual will help you enjoy many hours of pleasure with you...

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: ...b 5 10 Louvers 5 11 Storage compartment 5 11 PRE OPERATION CHECKS 6 1 Fuel 6 1 Engine oil 6 2 Coolant 6 2 Throttle lever 6 3 Recoil starter 6 3 Throttle override system T O R S 6 3 Brake 6 4 Brake fluid leakage 6 5 V belt 6 5 Drive guard 6 5 Drive track 6 6 Slide runners 6 6 Skis and ski runners 6 6 Steering system 6 7 Lights 6 7 Air filter 6 7 Louvers 6 8 Fittings and fasteners 6 8 Tool kit and r...

Page 7: ... belt replacement 8 12 Checking the oil level of the drive chain housing 8 15 Checking the brake pads 8 16 Checking the parking brake pads 8 16 Checking the brake fluid level 8 17 Brake fluid replacement 8 18 Suspension 8 18 Drive track adjustment 8 22 Ski alignment 8 24 Handlebar adjustment 8 25 Lubrication 8 26 Headlight bulb replacement 8 27 Headlight beam adjustment 8 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 1 ST...

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 ESU00005 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S CW 10E ...

Page 12: ...OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUT V BELT OR DRIVE GUARD 8BD 77762 00 AVERTISSEMENT WARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause explosion Read owner s manual for instructions Do not incinerate puncture or open Cette unité contient de l azote à haute pression Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d explosion Voir le manuel d utilisateur pour les instructions Ne pas brûler ni ...

Page 13: ...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 8 before star...

Page 14: ... 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 15: ...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 16: ...4 1 ESU00012 4 DESCRIPTION 1 Windscreen 2 Steering handlebar 3 Seat 4 Frame 5 Slide rail suspension 6 Drive track 7 Skis 8 Headlight 9 Shroud ...

Page 17: ... lever H Starter handle I Shroud latch J Main switch K Starter lever L Thumb warmer control knob M Grip warmer control knob N Tripmeter O Odometer P Speedometer Q Tachometer R Fuel meter S Coolant temperature warning light T Oil level warning light U High beam indicator light V Tripmeter reset knob W D C S Detonation Control System indicator light ...

Page 18: ...a cold engine 1 Starter lever choke 2 When starting a cold engine 3 Warming up 4 When the engine is warm NOTE Refer the Starting the engine section for proper opera tion 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 posi...

Page 19: ...s 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 Idle or starting É Run Ê Trouble 1 Carburetor switch 2 Throttle switch 3 Throttle cable 4 Throttle valve a On b Off ESU00026 Oil level warning light If the oil level falls below the lowe...

Page 20: ...ht flash pattern num ber 0 If it does not flash have a Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical circuit WARNING If the coolant temperature warning light flashes continually or stays on during operation there may be some problem with the electrical circuit lead couplers or engine cooling system See page 5 4 for warning light flash pattern numbers 1 10 Stop the engine and allow it to cool off Then check...

Page 21: ...ously in this pattern 5 Light flashes continuously in this pattern 6 Light flashes continuously in this pattern 7 Light flashes continuously in this pattern 8 Light flashes continuously in this pattern 9 Light flashes continuously in this pattern 10 Light flashes continuously in this pattern On Off s Second 0 5 s 0 5 s 3 s 0 25 s 0 25 s 0 75 s 0 25 s 4 s 0 75 s 0 25 s 4 s 0 25 s 0 25 s 5 s 0 75 s ...

Page 22: ...C S indicator light flashes The system helps protect the engine from detonation damage while the light is flashing See page 5 6 for D C S indicator light flash pattern numbers 1 and 2 NOTE If the detonation level increases the D C S indica tor light flash pattern changes from pattern number 1 to pattern number 2 and the ignition timing is further adjusted If excessive detonation levels continue ma...

Page 23: ...or light flash patterns 0 Light bulb check Light flashes three times then goes off 1 Light flashes continuously in this pattern 2 Light flashes continuously in this pattern On Off s Second 0 5 s 0 5 s 3 s 0 5 s 0 5 s 0 2 s 0 2 s ...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...art the engine Never run the snowmobile with the parking brake applied This may overheat the brake disc and reduce 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 ESU00279 Grip warmer control knob The grip warmer control knob controls the electrically heated handlebar gri...

Page 26: ... 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 shroud open unlatched or removed Keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shro...

Page 27: ...re that the V belt is installed securely in the holders ESU00056 Spark plug holders Keep spare spark plugs for emergency use by placing them into the spark plug holders provided ESU00238 Carburetor heating knob The carburetor heating knob controls the flow of coolant through each carburetor body Make sure that the knob is in the ON position to heat the carburetors while the ambient temperature is ...

Page 28: ...over the upper right louver 3 otherwise the disc brake will not be cooled properly NOTE The plastic plate is located to the left of the louver in the plastic plate holder When operating the snowmobile out of deep powder snow be sure to remove the plastic plate from the louver Steel plate When operating the snowmobile in areas where the ambient temperature is 5 C 41 5 F or higher the steel plate 1 ...

Page 29: ...e mium unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number R M 2 of 91 or higher or a research octane num ber of 97 or higher If the recommended fuel is not used the engine may not perform as it should 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 overflo...

Page 30: ... filled with straight gaso line as specified ESU00083 Engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient oil in the oil tank ESU00086 Coolant Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir 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 11 8 12 for more details 1 COLD LEVEL mark WARNING Do not remove the coolant...

Page 31: ...ine up to clutch engagement r min Otherwise the snowmobile 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 hold...

Page 32: ...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 33: ... 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 34: ...or 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 ESU00102 Skis and ski runners Check the skis and ski runners for wear and damage Replace if necessary CAUTION Avoid scratching the skis when loading and unload ing the snowmob...

Page 35: ...raper or hot water for cleaning the plastics lens 1 ESU00239 Air filter Always check that no snow is on the air filter element If there is any snow on the air filter element take it out and remove the snow Then reinstall the air filter element beneath the holding guides on the case After riding the snowmobile make sure there is no snow on the air filter element NOTE The air filter element can be r...

Page 36: ...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 in the storage com partment at all times Tool kit Flashlight Roll of plastic tape Steel wire Tow rope Emergency starter rope V belt Light bulbs Spark plugs When you...

Page 37: ...cold engine starting 3 Half open warm engine up 4 Closed 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 ON position 1 ON 3 Pull slowly on the recoil starter until it is engaged then pull it briskly After the engine starts put the starter lever choke in the half open position...

Page 38: ... rope and a screwdriver handle are supplied in the tool kit at the factory 1 Proceed with the Starting the engine section items 1 and 2 2 Tighten the emergency starter rope on the screw driver handle 1 Screwdriver handle 3 Mesh the rope stopper with the edge of the primary sheave assembly 1 Rope stopper 2 Primary sheave assembly edge 4 Wind the rope counterclockwise three turns on the primary shea...

Page 39: ...nt period in the life of your snowmobile than the break in period For the first 10 hours approximately 200 km 125 mi do not put an excessive load on the engine Avoid prolonged full throt tle operation Also avoid lugging the engine such as laborious opera tion in wet snow If any abnormal condition is noticed such as excessive vibration or noise consult a Yamaha dealer NOTE To ensure proper engine b...

Page 40: ...ticular attention to the safety information on pages 3 1 3 3 Please read all warning and caution labels on your snowmobile Also read the Snowmobiler s Safety Handbook that is supplied with your snowmobile Learning to ride your snowmobile Before you ride always perform the pre operation checks listed on pages 8 1 8 3 The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmobile will be rewarded wit...

Page 41: ...d increase the possibility of an accident Turning For most snow surfaces body English is the key to turning As you approach a curve slow down and begin to turn the handlebar in the desired direction As you do so put your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn and lean your upper body into the turn This procedure should be practiced at low speed many times in a large flat area with n...

Page 42: ... which may be on the other side If you are unable to continue up a hill do not spin the track Stop the engine and set the parking brake Then pull the rear of the snowmobile around to point the snowmobile back down the hill Do not get on the downhill side of the snowmobile When the snowmobile is pointed downhill restart the engine release the parking brake and descend the hill WARNING Side hills an...

Page 43: ... in your path As you regain proper balance gradually steer 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 Ice or icy surface Operating on ice or icy surfaces can be very dangerous Tra...

Page 44: ...rack and slide runners little or no lubri cating 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 subjected to damage or failure Also traction aids such as studs cleats etc may cause furt...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...e lever slowly to move the 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 ...

Page 47: ... hydrostatic lock When possible the fuel tank should be empty during transportation especially if the trip will be 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 ...

Page 48: ...ine Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Oil line Check oil hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Engine coolant Check coolant level 6 2 8 11 8 12 Air bleed the cooling system if necessary 8 11 8 12 Louvers Check condition Remove snow if necessary 5 11 6 8 Carburetor Check throttle lever operation 5 1 6 3 8 6 Adjust the jets Whenever operating condition elevation temp...

Page 49: ... 8 18 Adjust free play and or re place pads if necessary Replace brake fluid See NOTE on page 8 3 8 18 Disc brake installation Check for slight free play Lubricate shaft with specified grease as required Every 1 600 km 1 000 mi Drive chain oil Check oil level 8 15 8 16 Replace Drive chain Check deflection Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 8 16 Skis and...

Page 50: ...s bushings for wear for secondary Replace if necessary Lubricate with specified grease Steering column bearing Lubricate with specified grease 8 26 Ski and front suspension Lubricate with specified grease 8 26 Suspension component Lubricate with specified grease 8 26 Parking brake cable end and lever end throttle cable end Lubricate with specified grease 8 26 Check cable damage Replace if necessar...

Page 51: ...g can indi cate 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 cou...

Page 52: ...e the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification 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 ESU00145 Engine idle speed adjustment CAUTION Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment Make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly Make sure that the carbure...

Page 53: ...t 2 Adjuster 3 Tighten the locknut ESU00149 Oil pump cable adjustment CAUTION Be sure to adjust the throttle cable first 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Pull the oil pump outer cable and adjust the free play between the adjuster and outer cable by turning the adjuster in or out 1 Locknut 2 Adjuster 3 Tighten the locknut Throttle lever free play a 1 0 2 0 mm 0 04 0 08 in Pump cable free play a 21 1 mm 0 83 ...

Page 54: ...ation 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 1 1 8 turns out from the seated position Pilot scr...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...art of the engine and requires very sophisticated adjustment Adjustment should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the professional knowledge specialized data and equip ment to do so properly 1 Y P V S CAUTION The Y P V S has been extensively tested and set at the Yamaha factory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowledge may result in poor performance of or damage to the engine ...

Page 57: ...amaha dealer carefully Proper carburetion adjustments will correct the air fuel ratio Remember less air at higher altitude means there is less 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...

Page 58: ... 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 CAUTION Operating the engine with an improperly bled cool ing system can cause overheating and severe engine damage Coolant replenishment 1 Remove the coolant rese...

Page 59: ... 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 adding a spacer ...

Page 60: ...aves the secondary sliding and fixed sheave must touch each other Measure the V belt position 6 If the position is incorrect adjust the V belt position by removing or adding a spacer 4 on each adjusting bolt 5 CD 06E 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 e...

Page 61: ...sheave clockwise 6 and push 7 it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave 10 Install the V belt 8 between the secondary sliding and secondary fixed sheaves 11 Install the drive guard WARNING Never run the engine with the V belt or drive guard removed Adjusting bolt tightening torque 10 Nm 1 0 m kgf 7 2 ft lb ...

Page 62: ...the dipstick in the hole CAUTION There is a magnet attached to the end of the dipstick It is used to remove any metal particles that may accumulate in the drive chain housing When remov ing the dipstick be sure to Pull it out slowly and gently so the metal particles do not fall off the magnet back into the drive chain housing Wipe off the magnet before reinserting the dip stick into the drive chai...

Page 63: ...ace while tightening the chain adjuster locknut 1 Locknut 2 Adjuster bolt 9 Install the mufflers ESU00174 Checking the brake pads Check 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 ESU00179 Checking the parking brake pads Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thickness of the pads If the parking brake...

Page 64: ...ut ESU00180 Checking the brake fluid level Place the snowmobile on a level surface Check that the 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 Yamah...

Page 65: ... Suspension The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference A softer setting for example may provide greater rider comfort while a harder setting may allow more precise handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions WARNING Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust ment ESU00237 Ski spring preload adjustment The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the ...

Page 66: ...d 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 worn or damaged shock absorber by yourself Take the unit to a Yamaha deal...

Page 67: ...zed 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 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 d...

Page 68: ...urn 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 allow t...

Page 69: ...place 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 Never install studs cleats closer than 76 mm 3 in from the edge of the track Drive track deflection measurement 1 Lay ...

Page 70: ...rt the engine and rotate the drive track one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners 3 If the alignment is incorrect align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusters CD 08E 8 Slide runners 9 Drive track 0 Slide metal a Gap b Forward 5 Adjust the drive track deflection to specification CD 09E 6 7 Drive track alignment 6 Shifted to right 7 S...

Page 71: ...ent is achieved 7 Tighten the rear axle nut ESU00200 Ski alignment 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 ...

Page 72: ...lts Move the handlebar up or down to adjust the handlebar height to the desired position 3 Tighten the handlebar bolts and install the handlebar cover CAUTION Make sure that the small gap a side of the handlebar holders faces forward b Handlebar bolt tightening torque 23 Nm 2 3 m kgf 17 ft lb ...

Page 73: ...ble ends WARNING Apply a dab of grease onto the cable end only Do not grease the brake or throttle cables themselves because they could become frozen which could cause loss of control 2 Steering 3 Front suspension 4 Rear suspension 2 3 Lubricant Low temperature grease 3 4 ...

Page 74: ...lb until it cools 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 ESU00212 Headlight beam adjustment 1 Turn the headlight beam adjuster 1 in or out to adjust the headlight beam Headlight beam moves a Dow...

Page 75: ...e 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 Short circuit in the lighting system sig nal system and meter system except for the ignition system Disconnect the white relay not the black relay to activate the ignition circuit so that the engine can be started Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the electrical circuits ...

Page 76: ... Yamaha dealer to inspect G V belt twists 1 Improper V belt Replace with the correct V belt 2 Incorrect V belt clutch offset Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 3 Loose or broken engine mount Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect H V belt slips or burns 1 Oily or dirty V belt or primary and sec ondary sheave assembly surfaces Clean 2 Problem with the driveline See G above I Engine does not upshift or down shi...

Page 77: ...ed fuel gasohol is used because the alcohol content in the fuel increases the chance for water to enter the engine Use Yamaha Stor Rite Fogging Oil or an equivalent fog ging oil to protect both the combustion chamber and crankshaft from corrosion An alternate method is to remove the car buretor silencer and squirt oil into the car buretor throats while the engine is running CAUTION Do not attempt ...

Page 78: ...and clean them or replace them Perform all other pre operation and seasonal mainte nance checks listed in the periodic mainte nance chart For peak performance it is recommended that you have your snowmobile checked and tuned by a Yamaha dealer They have the experience and training to help you get the maximum performance and use of your Yamaha snowmobile ...

Page 79: ... weight 237 kg 522 lb Ski tread 1 040 mm 40 9 in SRX700 Type Liquid cooled 2 stroke 7 port Cylinder arrangement Parallel 3 cylinder Displacement 696 cm3 Bore Stroke 69 0 62 0 mm 2 72 2 44 in Idle speed 1 800 100 r min Engine oil type YAMALUBE 2 cycle oil Carburetor type MIKUNI TM33 3 Fuel Premium unleaded gasoline Pump octane 91 or higher Starting system Manual with recoil starter R M 2 ...

Page 80: ...4 000 r min Shift speed Approx 8 500 r min Drive chain Silent chain enclosed in oil bath Reduction ratio 38 23 1 65 Fuel tank Tank capacity 44 3 L 9 7 lmp gal 11 7 US gal Oil tank Tank capacity 3 3 L 2 9 lmp qt 3 5 US qt Brake Type Hydraulic disc type ventilated disc Operation Handle lever left hand operated Throttle Operation Handle lever right hand operated Subject to change according to elevati...

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Page 83: ...t S Speedometer light T Tachometer light U Tachometer V Fuel meter W D C S Detonation Control System indicator light X Headlight Y Headlight beam switch Z Headlight relay black Load control relay white Y P V S test coupler option Battery for Y P V S option COLOR CODE B Black Br Brown Ch Chocolate G Green Gy Gray L Blue Lg Light green O Orange R Red Sb Sky blue W White Y Yellow B L Black Blue B R B...

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