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Troubleshooting

Snowmobile does not move

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Malfunctioning V-belt clutch: Ask a
Yamaha dealer to check.

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Drive track does not move: Foreign object
is caught in drive track, or slide runners
have melted to slide metal due to lack of lu-
brication.

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Tight, loose, or broken drive chain: Ask a
Yamaha dealer to check.

V-belt twists

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Improper V-belt: Replace with correct V-
belt.

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Incorrect V-belt clutch offset: Ask a
Yamaha dealer to check.

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Loose or broken engine mount(s): Ask a
Yamaha dealer to check.

V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot

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Oily or dirty V-belt or primary and second-
ary sheave assembly surfaces: Clean.

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Problem with driveline: See “V-belt twists”
above.

Engine does not upshift or downshift
properly or engages harshly

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Worn or damaged V-belt: Replace V-belt or
ask a Yamaha dealer to check.

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Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude
or conditions: Ask a Yamaha dealer to
check.

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Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly:
Ask a Yamaha dealer to check.

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Worn or sticking secondary sheave assem-
bly: Ask a Yamaha dealer to check.

Noise or excessive vibration in drive
chain and sprockets

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Broken V-belt clutch components: Ask a
Yamaha dealer to check.

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Worn or damaged bearings: Ask a Yamaha
dealer to check.

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Worn or damaged V-belt with flat spots:
Replace.

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Worn or damaged idler wheels or shafts:
Ask a Yamaha dealer to check.



Worn or damaged drive track: Ask a
Yamaha dealer to check.

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Summary of Contents for VK PROFESSIONAL-II 2016

Page 1: ... kjøretøyet i bruk Lue tämä käsikirja huolellisesti ennen moottorikelkan käyttöä Läs den här instruktionsboken noga innan snöskotern används Leggere attentamente questo manuale prima di utilizzare questo veicolo Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la première utilisation du véhicule VK10FH 8KW 28199 S1 ...

Page 2: ...IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ STAMPATO SU CARTA RICICLATA TRYCKT PÅ ÅTERVUNNET PAPPER PAINETTU UUSIOPAPERILLE TRYKKET PÅ RESIRKULERT PAPIR Original instructions Notice originale Istruzioni originali Bruksanvisning i original Alkuperäiset ohjeet Opprinnelige instruksjoner ...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL VK10FH 8KW 28199 S1 E0 U8KWS1E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 4: ...le To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements stated in the Directives of EEC the following standards and or technical specifications were consulted Title and or number and date of issue of standards and or specifications General Manager Engineering Div RV Business Unit YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD Signature Date of Issue Akihiro Tsuzuki 29 October 2015 YAMAHA MOTOR EUROP...

Page 5: ... uct information available at the time of print ing there may be minor discrepancies between your snowmobile and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWS00671 Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowmobile Do not at tempt to operate this snowmobile until you have attained adequate knowledge of its controls and operat...

Page 6: ...fety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWS00022 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECS00012 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the snowmobile or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make pro cedures easier or clearer U8KWS1E0...

Page 7: ...UROPE 25 Fuel 25 Suspension 26 Pre operation checks 30 Pre operation check list 30 Operation 32 Starting the engine 32 Break in 33 Riding your snowmobile 33 Maximizing drive track life 37 Strap 38 Driving 38 Stopping the engine 39 Transporting 39 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 41 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 42 General maintenance and lubrication chart 43 Tool ki...

Page 8: ...e headlight beams 69 Fittings and fasteners 70 Battery 70 Replacing a fuse 71 Troubleshooting 74 Storage 78 Specifications 80 Consumer information 82 Identification number records 82 WARRANTY 82 Index 83 U8KWS1E0 book Page 2 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 9: ...n important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer For EUROPE 9 7 8 13 2 6 1 3 4 5 11 12 14 10 U8KWS1E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 10: ...E UP SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 1 SPARK PLUG 2 SPARK PLUG GAP 3 IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT MOTEUR 1 TYPE DE BOUGIE 2 ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES 3 RÉGIME DE RALENTI CR8E NGK 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in 1300 50 r min CR8E NGK 0 7 0 8 mm 1300 50 r min 8HF 8HF 1417E 00 VARNING 8KW 7718A S0 VAROITUS 8KW 7718A F0 PULL INSTRUKTION FÖR VÄXLING VAIHTEEN VAIHTO OHJEET Växla bara när maskinen stop...

Page 11: ...bs MAX BELASTNING RASKAINTAAKKA 8FM 24897 11 1176 N 147 N 8HF 2817S 00 8FA S0 8FA 2389C S0 8KW 2156A 00 VK10F 92 3 kW 395 kg 8AC 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2016 4AA 22259 40 VARNING VAROITUS 8JT 77765 S0 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 U8KWS1E0 book Page 3 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 12: ...re or open This pictogram shows the sled hitch tow weight limit combined weight of the sled and all cargo in the sled Overloading can cause loss of control Loss of control can result in severe injury or death This pictogram shows the sled hitch tongue weight limit weight on the sled tongue Overloading can cause loss of control Loss of control can result in severe injury or death 1 2 3 Model Name M...

Page 13: ...Location of the important labels 5 For RUSSIA 8 6 7 13 2 3 4 12 14 9 11 10 1 5 U8KWS1E0 book Page 5 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 14: ...USCEPTIBLES DE CHANGER SANS NOTIFICATION PRÉALABLE 350 cm 11 8 oz GL 3 75W or 80W 30 35 mm 1 18 1 38 in 100 N 10 kg 22 lb 350 cm GL 3 75W or 80W 8JD 47578 00 30 35 mm 100 N 10 kg TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 1 SPARK PLUG 2 SPARK PLUG GAP 3 IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT MOTEUR 1 TYPE DE BOUGIE 2 ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES 3 R...

Page 15: ...lbs MAX BELASTNING RASKAINTAAKKA 8FM 24897 11 1176 N 147 N 8HF 2817S 00 8JT 77765 R0 8FA S0 8FA 2389C S0 8KW 2156A 00 VK10F 92 3 kW 395 kg 8AC 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2016 8HN 2811S 00 4AA 22259 40 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 12 7 U8KWS1E0 book Page 7 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 16: ...brake before starting the engine Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake applied This may over heat the brake disc and reduce braking ability While using your snowmobile This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on public streets roads or highways Such use is prohibited by law and you could collide with another vehicle Be careful where you ride There may be obstacles hidden beneath th...

Page 17: ...ture parts and accessories or offer other modifications for Yamaha vehicles Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these aftermarket companies produce Therefore Yamaha can neither endorse nor recommend the use of accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifica tions not specifically recommended by Yamaha even if sold and installed by a Yamaha dealer Maintenance and storage When laying th...

Page 18: ...olant reservoir 4 Fuse box 5 Main fuse 6 Oil filler cap 7 V belt holder 8 Strap 9 Storage compartment 10 Tool kit 11 Passenger grip warmer switch 12 Rear carrier 13 Tail brake light 14 Tow hitch bracket 15 Slide rail suspension 16 Drive track U8KWS1E0 book Page 10 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 19: ...ut notice 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 10 13 1 Parking brake lever 2 Brake lever 3 Grip warmer adjusting switch 4 Helmet shield heater jack 5 Multi function meter unit 6 Auxiliary DC jack 7 Thumb warmer adjusting switch 8 Engine stop switch 9 Throttle lever 10 Shroud latch 11 Shift lever 12 Main switch 13 Headlight beam switch U8KWS1E0 book Page 11 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 20: ...se the throttle is spring loaded the snowmobile will decelerate and the engine will return to idle when it is released ESU13243 Throttle override system T O R S WARNING EWS00042 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 op erated without a problem before restarting the engine Continuing to operate with a malfunction could ...

Page 21: ...f the me ter unit display come on and go off The grip warmer level is initially displayed for 5 seconds then the display switches to the fuel meter Odometer and tripmeter modes Odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has run Tripmeter shows the distance traveled since it last reset Pushing the select reset button switches the display between the odometer mode ODO and the tripmeter mode ...

Page 22: ...ndicator light comes on when the high beams of the headlights are switched on See page 18 for headlight beam switch operation ESU10474 Low coolant temperature indi cator light The low coolant temperature indicator light comes on when the coolant temperature is low and informs the rider that the snowmobile should be warmed up After the engine is started warm it up until the indicator light goes off...

Page 23: ...must be stopped on a level surface to obtain an accurate fuel meter reading since the reading changes accord ing to the movement and inclination of the snowmobile Grip thumb warmer level indicator When the grip warmer adjusting switch is pressed the grip warmer indicator comes on and the display switches to the grip warmer level When the thumb warmer adjusting switch is pressed the thumb warmer in...

Page 24: ...ht and all segments of the fuel meter start to flash when a malfunctioning sensor dis connected coupler broken lead or short cir cuit is detected by the self diagnosis device of the snowmobile to warn the rider of any of the above problems If the fuel level warning indicator the warning light and all segments of the fuel meter flash have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmo bile as soon as possible ...

Page 25: ... remains low for one minute the engine stops If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile TIP If there is no engine oil in the oil passages when the engine is started such as after the engine oil is changed the warning indicator may come on and OP LO may appear in the odometer display for a few seconds until the oil circulates through the engine The snowmobile can be operated normally ...

Page 26: ...ine pull the stop switch and proceed with starting the engine See page 32 for engine starting procedures During the first few rides practice using the stop switch so that you can react quickly in an emergency ESU10662 Headlight beam switch LIGHTS Push the headlight beam switch to change the headlight to high beam HI or to low beam LO ESU12655 Grip thumb warmer adjusting switch The grip warmer adju...

Page 27: ...ure to remove the accessory power plug from the jack and to close the auxiliary DC jack cap NOTICE ECS00123 To avoid circuit overload and a possible fuse blowing do not use accessories re quiring more than the maximum rated capacity for the auxiliary DC jack See page 71 for the specified fuse amper age Do not use an automotive cigarette lighter or other accessory with a plug that gets hot because ...

Page 28: ...ve system Squeeze the brake lever towards the handle bar grip to stop the snowmobile TIP When the brake lever is squeezed the brake light comes on NOTICE ECS00061 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 ESU10582 Parking brake lever When parking the snowmobile or st...

Page 29: ...sure that the drive guard is in stalled securely before operating the snowmobile to protect against severe injury or death from a broken V belt or other part should it come off the snow mobile while it is in operation NOTICE ECS00931 Never run the engine with the V belt re moved Clutch components can be damaged Be careful not to scratch the windshield when removing or installing the drive guard Th...

Page 30: ...en insert the drive guard locking pin into the holder as shown ESU10762 V belt holders Keep a spare V belt for emergency use by placing it into the V belt holders provided NOTICE ECS00181 Make sure that the V belt is installed se curely in the holders ESU10682 Passenger grip warmer switch The passenger grip warmer switch controls the electrically heated passenger grips 1 Drive guard 2 Drive guard ...

Page 31: ...lock it in place NOTICE ECS00221 Do not place sharp items in the storage compartment Fuel could leak if the fuel tank is damaged The bottom of the storage compartment may be hot during or immediately after operating the snowmobile It can cause burns if it becomes extremely hot Fur thermore heat in the storage compart ment can affect the quality of food items and deform and discolor plastic items R...

Page 32: ...t from the edges of the rear storage area ECS00212 To install the passenger seat and backrest 1 Open the rider seat See Storage com partment for details 2 Remove the passenger seat bolts insert the hooks on the bottom of the passen ger seat and backrest into the slots in the rear storage area and then slide the seat and backrest forward NOTICE Make sure that the wire harness is not pinched when in...

Page 33: ...fires and ex plosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank 1 Before refueling turn off the engine and be sure that nobody is on the snowmo bile Never refuel while smoking or while in the vicinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dry ers 2 D...

Page 34: ...h octane number of 91 or higher NOTICE ECS00095 Make sure that snow or ice does not en ter the fuel tank when refueling The fuel tank should be filled with the recommended gasoline The use of oth er gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the ex haust system ESU14880 Suspension The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider prefere...

Page 35: ...o the same setting Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability The spring preload can be adjusted by turn ing the adjusting rings To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction a To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting ring in direction b ESU14321 Adjusting the spring preload of the...

Page 36: ...ting the 2 up adjusting blocks For EUROPE WARNING EWS00761 Make sure that the 2 up adjusting blocks are installed in the same position on both sides of the snowmobile otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result The spring force can be adjusted by chang ing the position of the 2 up adjusting blocks 1 Spring preload adjusting ring Spring preload setting Minimum soft 1 Standard 1 For EUR...

Page 37: ...f stability The spring preload of the sliding frame exten sion can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nuts To increase the spring preload turn the ad justing nut in direction a To decrease the spring preload turn the adjusting nut in direc tion b TIP The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A shown in the illustra tion The longer distance A is the higher the spring preload ...

Page 38: ...o specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 50 Coolant Check coolant level Add if necessary 53 V belt Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 55 Drive guard Make sure the drive guard is installed securely Check the drive guard mounts for damage 21 Brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hy draulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid...

Page 39: ...r excessive free play 63 Strap Check for damage Replace if necessary 38 Lights signals and switch es Check operation Correct if necessary 18 18 68 69 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth and spring back to its original position when released 12 Throttle override system T O R S Check the T O R S for proper operation If system is not functioning properly have Yamaha dealer check vehicle...

Page 40: ... it stops again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile an engine overheating prevention system which prevents overheating when the en gine is idling When the engine has been idling for 3 minutes or longer and the cool ant temperature has risen above 100 C 212 F the engine automatically stops to prevent overheating The engine can be started after it stops ESU11304 Starting the engine 1 Apply...

Page 41: ...e oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced If any engine trouble should occur dur ing the engine break in period immedi ately have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile ESU12626 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile WARNING EWS00212 To avoid severe injury or death Keep both hands on the handlebar dur ing operation Never put your feet outside the running boards Avoi...

Page 42: ...our snowmobile To start out and accelerate 1 With the engine idling release the park ing brake 2 Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly The V belt clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate WARNING Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine A broken track track fittings or debris thrown by the track could be danger ous to bystanders EWS00691 Braking WARNIN...

Page 43: ...On climbs straight up the hill this can be accomplished by leaning forward and on steeper inclines standing on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar Also see Traversing a slope Slow down as you reach the crest of the hill and be prepared to react to obstacles sharp drops or other vehicles or people which may be on the other side If you are unable to con tinue up a hill do not s...

Page 44: ...r again in the direction you wish to travel If your snowmobile starts to tip steer down the hill to regain balance WARNING If you are unable to maintain correct balance and your snowmobile is going to tip over dismount your snowmobile immediately on the uphill side to avoid being hit or caught under the snowmobile as it tips over EWS00262 Ice or icy surface WARNING EWS00271 When you have to operat...

Page 45: ...itial break in the new drive track will tend to stretch quickly as the track settles Be sure to correct the track tension and align ment frequently See page 64 for adjustment procedures A loose track can slip ratchet derail or catch on suspension parts causing severe damage Do not overtighten the drive track otherwise it may increase the friction between the track and the slide runners re sulting ...

Page 46: ...e Do not use the strap as a mounting point for cargo or accessories ESU12577 Driving WARNING EWS00301 Be sure to read the SAFETY INFORMA TION section on page 8 and the Riding your snowmobile section on page 33 carefully before operating the snowmo bile WARNING EWS00632 Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shifting Be sure to turn the shift...

Page 47: ...ing When transporting your snowmobile on a trailer or in a truck observe the following rec ommendations to help protect it from dam age If transporting the snowmobile in an open trailer or truck put a tight fitting cover on the snowmobile A cover specifically de signed for your snowmobile is best This will help keep foreign objects out of the cooling vents and also help protect the snowmobile agai...

Page 48: ...Operation 40 to clean the snowmobile when you get to your destination to remove any corrosive salts U8KWS1E0 book Page 40 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 49: ...cing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon mon oxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 8 for more information about carbon monoxide WARNING EWS00791 Brake discs calipers and linings can become very hot during use To avoid possible burns let brake components cool before touching them Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by a...

Page 50: ...2500 mi 200 hr Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace if necessary 46 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clear ance when engine is cold Every 40000 km 25000 mi 49 Crankcase breath er system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Fuel line Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Fuel injection Check synchronization Adjust if necessary E...

Page 51: ...for wear for primary Inspect ramp shoes bushings for wear for secondary Replace if necessary Lubricate with specified grease Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 58 Drive chain oil Check oil level 58 Change 58 Shift lever Lubricate with specified grease Brake and parking brake Adjust free play and or replace pads if necessary...

Page 52: ...2 Steering system Check toe out Adjust if necessary 63 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Lubricate with specified grease Skis and front shock absorbers Lubricate with specified grease 67 Suspension compo nent Lubricate with specified grease 67 Drive track Check the deflection Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 64 Fittings and fast...

Page 53: ...th you while riding the snowmobile so that minor re pairs can be done if necessary The following should be carried at all times Flashlight Roll of plastic tape Steel wire Tow rope V belt Light bulbs When you start out for a long distance trip extra fuel should be carried as well ESU15020 Openingandclosing the shroud and removing and installing the right side cover WARNING EWS00811 Be sure the shro...

Page 54: ...ght tan color for a snowmobile that is being ridden normally If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color there could be something wrong with the engine For exam ple a very white center electrode porcelain color could indicate an intake track air leak or carburetion problem for that cylinder Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer fo...

Page 55: ...ps are se curely installed Otherwise the spark plug caps could be damaged due to engine vi bration ESU15030 Adjusting the throttle lever free play 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Open the shroud 3 Loosen the locknut 4 Turn the adjusting bolt in or out until the specified throttle lever free play is ob tained 5 Tighten the locknut 6 Close the shroud ESU11864 ...

Page 56: ...d above squeeze the throttle lever gradually The T O R S will be activated and the engine speed will be limited to less than the clutch engagement speed See page 80 for the clutch engagement speed WARNING If the engine speed does not decrease to less than the clutch engagement speed stop the engine by turning the main switch to the off position and consult a Yamaha dealer Operating the snowmobile ...

Page 57: ... fore the fuel injection system does not need to be adjusted even for operation at high al titude Remember Less air at higher altitude means there is less horsepower available even with the optimal air fuel ratio Expect acceleration and top speed to be reduced at higher altitudes To overcome operating with less power at high altitudes your snowmobile may also re quire different settings for the dr...

Page 58: ...eafter or at the start of a new season other wise the engine will wear quickly The oil filter cartridge should be re placed after the first 800 km 500 mi of operation and every 20000 km 12000 mi of operation thereafter To check the engine oil level 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Start the engine warm it up for 10 15 mi nutes and then turn it off TIP The eng...

Page 59: ...coupler 9 Close the shroud To change the engine oil with or 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 Open the shroud 4 Remove the right side cover see page 45 for removal procedures 5 Remove the bottom panel by removing the bolts 6 Place an oil pan under th...

Page 60: ...artridge is not being replaced 11 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 12 Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge 13 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque 1 Cylinder head cap 1 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank 2 Gaske...

Page 61: ...the engine off and then connect the oil level gauge coupler NOTICE If oil is leaking or the oil level warning indica tor comes on when the engine is run ning immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile Continuing to operate the engine under such conditions could cause severe engine damage ECS00472 21 Install the bottom panel and the right side cover and then close...

Page 62: ...e it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with coolant as soon as possible otherwise the cool ing system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as pos sible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECS00493 4 Close the...

Page 63: ...y before operating the snowmobile to protect against severe injury or death from a broken V belt or other part should it come off the snow mobile while it is in operation NOTICE ECS00831 Never run the engine with the V belt re moved Clutch components can be dam aged The V belt should be checked before each ride To check the V belt 1 Open the shroud and then remove the drive guard See page 21 for d...

Page 64: ...wmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Open the shroud and then remove the drive guard See page 21 for drive guard removal procedures 3 Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave 4 Pull the V belt up over the secondary fixed sheave 5 Remove the V belt from the secondary sheave assembly and primary sheave assembly...

Page 65: ...andard V belt position From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge of the secondary sheave as sembly to 0 5 mm 0 02 in below the edge 2 1 1 V belt position adjusting bolt 2 Spacer V belt position Adjustment More than 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge Remove a 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 02 in below the edge Add a spac...

Page 66: ...face and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the rubber cap 3 Check the oil level through the check window located on the drive chain hous ing If the oil is below the minimum level mark remove the dipstick and add suffi cient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the maximum level mark NOTICE Make sure that no foreign material enters the drive chain hous ing ECS00532 1 Secondary sliding sheave 2...

Page 67: ... spongy feeling in the brake lever indicates 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 NOTICE ECS00061 Make sure that the brake lever end does not project out over the handlebar end This will help prevent brake leve...

Page 68: ...hroud 2 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 3 Close the shroud To adjust the parking brake As the parking brake pads wear adjustment may be necessary to ensure proper brake performance 1 Open the shroud 2 Loosen the parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut and the parking bra...

Page 69: ...system reducing brak ing performance Clean the filler cap before removing Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container Use only the specified brake fluid other wise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage Refill with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reac tion Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reser...

Page 70: ... lowing parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components are replaced dur ing the periodic maintenance or if they are damaged or leaking All oil seals of the master cylinder and cali per cylinder The brake hose ESU14281 Extrovert drive sprocket Check the extrovert drive sprocket for wear and damage Replace if necessary To measure the drive sp...

Page 71: ...ch ski fully inward be fore measuring or aligning 3 If the alignment is not correct consult a Yamaha dealer ESU12165 Steering system Check the handlebar for excessive free play To check the handlebar 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 felt consult a Yamaha dealer To adjust the handlebar height 1 Remove t...

Page 72: ...rque NOTICE Make sure each han dlebar holder is installed so that the smaller gap is facing forward ECS00583 5 Install the handlebar cover ESU12179 Drive track and slide runners Drive track WARNING EWS00482 A broken track track fittings or debris thrown by the drive track could be danger ous to an operator or bystanders Observe the following precautions 1 Handlebar bolt 1 1 1 Area where projection...

Page 73: ...WS00491 Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track or if it has been maladjusted Drive track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control which could cause an accident Check the drive track alignment and deflec tion and check the track for wear and dam age Adjust or replace if necessary See the fol lowing section for more details Checkin...

Page 74: ... the drive track off the ground 3 Start the engine and rotate the drive track one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts 1 Spring scale 1 Drive track deflection 2 Slide runner Standard drive track deflection 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in 2 1 Rear axle nut Drive track alignment Shifted to right Shifted to left Left adjusting nut Turn out Turn i...

Page 75: ...r limit they should be replaced NOTICE ECS00351 Ride on fresh snow frequently Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners ESU12199 Lubrication Lubricate the following points with the speci fied grease 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal Drive track deflection More than specified Less than...

Page 76: ... parts equipped with a grease nipple use a grease gun ESU15090 Replacing a headlight bulb 1 Open the shroud 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler 3 Remove the bulb holder cover Lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Other lubrication points Low temperature grease 1 Lubrication point 1 Throttle cable end 1 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 1 1 1 U8KWS1E0 book Page 68 Tuesday May 17 201...

Page 77: ...r cover and then connect the headlight coupler TIP When installing the bulb holder cover make sure the TOP mark faces upwards 7 Close the shroud ESU15060 Adjusting the headlight beams Turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in or out to adjust the headlight beams To lower the headlight beams turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction a To raise the headlight beams turn the headlight beam...

Page 78: ...n charging or using in an enclosed space Always shield your eyes when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the bat tery tends to discharge more quickly if the snowmobile is equipped with electrical ac cessories WARNING EWS00611 Never smoke around the battery wh...

Page 79: ...ual circuits is located under the shroud 1 Open the shroud 2 Unhook the air filter case fastener and disconnect the air temperature sensor coupler 3 Loosen the joint clamp bolts 4 Slide the oil tank breather hose clamp away from the air filter case and then disconnect the oil tank breather hose 5 Lift up the air filter case disconnect the ISC Idle Speed Control unit inlet hose and cylinder head br...

Page 80: ...mperage 1 ISC Idle Speed Control unit inlet hose 1 Battery cover 2 Battery band 1 Bolt 2 Negative battery lead 1 1 2 2 1 1 Spare fuse 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Main fuse 1 IGN ignition fuse 2 FAN radiator fan fuse 3 S H helmet shield heater jack fuse 4 HEAD headlight fuse 5 SIG signaling system fuse 6 DC auxiliary DC jack fuse 7 Spare fuse 3 2 1 7 123456 U8KWS1E0 book Page 72 Tuesday May 17 2...

Page 81: ...teps 2 5 12 Close the shroud TIP If the fuse immediately blows again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan fuse 15 0 A Helmet shield heater jack fuse 3 0 A Ignition fuse 15 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse 3 0 A Spare fuses 20 0 A 15 0 A 10 0 A 3 0 A U8KWS1E0 book Pa...

Page 82: ...s an important safety device in the case of a malfunction take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair EWS00562 3 Compression Insufficient Loose cylinder head nuts Tighten nuts properly Worn or damaged gasket Replace gasket Worn or damaged piston and cylin der Ask a Yamaha dealer to check Discharged battery If the battery is discharged the engine can be started using a fully charg...

Page 83: ... 1 Apply the parking brake and turn the key to the off position 2 Open the shroud 3 Remove the red connecting lead from the lead holder and move it away from the black connecting lead NOTICE Be sure to connect the red jumper cable to the red connecting lead and the black jumper cable to the black connecting lead Do not re verse the connections ECS00662 4 Pull the red connecting lead cover to expos...

Page 84: ...rate or operates slowly Engine stop switch is pushed in Pull it out Faulty wire connections Check connec tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to check Discharged battery Charge battery or see Discharged battery above Seized engine Seizure is caused by poor lubrication inadequate fuel or an air leak Ask a Yamaha dealer to check Engine power is low Low coolant temperature indicator light is flashing Warm en...

Page 85: ...em with driveline See V belt twists above Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly Worn or damaged V belt Replace V belt or ask a Yamaha dealer to check Incorrect V belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions Ask a Yamaha dealer to check Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly Ask a Yamaha dealer to check Worn or sticking secondary sheave assem bly Ask a Yamaha dealer ...

Page 86: ...is suspended above the ground 3 Clean the exterior of the snowmobile and apply a rust inhibitor 4 Store the snowmobile in a dry well ven tilated place with a porous cover placed over it 5 Keep the snowmobile on a level surface during storage or while transporting NOTICE ECS00871 Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts such as shroud covers wind shields headlight lenses meter lenses etc Use only...

Page 87: ... C 90 F Check the condition of the battery once a month and charge it as necessary NOTICE Always keep the battery charged Storing a dis charged battery can cause permanent battery damage ECS00692 TIP Before installing the battery have a Yamaha dealer inspect and fully charge it U8KWS1E0 book Page 79 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 88: ...measurement 3 0 dB A FIN SWE A weighted sound power level 100 dB A at 4125 r min FIN SWE Uncertainty of measurement 3 0 dB A FIN SWE Vibration on seat EN1032 ISO 5008 Not exceed 0 5 m s FIN SWE Uncertainty of measurement 0 2 m s FIN SWE Vibration on handlebar EN1032 ISO 5008 Not exceed 2 5 m s FIN SWE Uncertainty of measurement 0 2 m s FIN SWE Chassis Drive track Material Molded rubber fiberglass ...

Page 89: ...NGK Model CR8E Gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Battery Model YTX20L BS Voltage capacity 12 V 18 0 Ah Ten hour rate amperage 1 8 A Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 55 W 2 Headlight bulb type Halogen bulb Tail brake light LED Meter lighting 14 V 50 mA 6 High beam indicator light 14 V 80 mA 1 Warning light 14 V 80 mA 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 14 V 80 mA 1 ESU14251 For EUR...

Page 90: ...s is especially impor tant during the warranty period as unauthor ized haphazard or improper repairs can void the warranty Remember that your authorized Yamaha dealer has the special tools techni ques and spare parts necessary for proper repair of your snowmobile Always consult your Yamaha dealer if you are in doubt as to proper specifications and or maintenance procedures Occasionally printing er...

Page 91: ...rs 82 L Location of the important labels 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 14 Lubrication 67 M Main switch 12 Multi function meter unit 13 O Oil level pressure warning indicator 16 P Parking brake lever 20 Part locations 10 Passenger grip warmer switch 22 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 42 Pre operation check list 30 R Rear storage area and rear carrier 23 Recomm...

Page 92: ...itch For RUSSIA and tow hitch bracket For EUROPE 25 Transporting 39 Troubleshooting 74 Two up 2 up adjusting blocks adjusting 28 V Valve clearance 49 V belt 55 V belt holders 22 U8KWS1E0 book Page 84 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 93: ...U8KWS1E0 book Page 85 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

Page 94: ...Printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan 2016 05 0 3 1 CR U8KWS1E0 book Page 1 Tuesday May 17 2016 1 49 PM ...

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