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Replenishing the coolant

1. Remove the coolant reservoir cap and add coolant

until it reaches the “FULL” mark.

“FULL” mark

Coolant reservoir cap

2. Start the engine and add coolant until the coolant

level does not go down, and then stop the engine.

3. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches

the “FULL” mark.

4. Install the coolant reservoir cap. Check for any cool-

ant leakage.

NOTE:

If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha dealer.

Recommended coolant:

High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing cor-
rosion inhibitors.

Antifreeze and water mixing ratio: 60:40
Total amount:

4.7 L (4.14 Imp qt, 4.97 US qt)

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Summary of Contents for VK10L

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL SNOWMOBILE VK10L...

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Page 3: ...ary 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 f...

Page 4: ...bile If you have any questions 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...

Page 5: ...ual 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 nota...

Page 6: ...er 5 9 Shift lever 5 9 Headlight beam switch 5 10 Auxiliary DC jack 5 10 Passenger grip warmer switch 5 11 Shroud latches 5 11 Drive guard 5 12 Carburetor coolant shut off lever 5 12 Louvers 5 13 V be...

Page 7: ...altitude settings 8 8 Adjusting the valve clearance 8 9 Changing the engine oil 8 9 Cooling system 8 12 Replacing the V belt 8 14 Checking the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tensio...

Page 8: ...parts replaced due to 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 a...

Page 9: ...mages as well as oil spark 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 e...

Page 10: ...dealer ship Since all 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 YA...

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

Page 12: ...2 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS Please read the following labels carefully before operat ing this snowmobile NOTE Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as nec essary 1 2 8DM 77761 E0 8...

Page 13: ...nstallation after battery service or air box removal See Service Manual Des dommages graves risquent de survenir par suite de fuites d huile r sultant d un mauvais branchement des tuyaux de reniflard...

Page 14: ...cohol or taking drugs Your ability to operate the snowmo bile is reduced by the influence of alcohol or drugs 4 For safety and proper care of the snowmobile always perform the pre operation checks on...

Page 15: ...ne spills on your skin or clothing immediately wash your skin with soap and water and change your clothes 9 Wear protective clothing Wear an approved helmet and a face shield or goggles Also wear a go...

Page 16: ...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 ou...

Page 17: ...SU00012 4 DESCRIPTION 1 Windshield 2 Steering handlebar 3 Storage compartment 4 Seat 5 Frame 6 Passenger grip warmer switch 7 Rear carrier 8 Slide rail suspension 9 Drive track 0 Skis A Headlights B S...

Page 18: ...latch P Main switch Q Auxiliary DC jack R Starter lever S Tachometer T Low coolant temperature indicator light U High beam indicator light V Warning light W Self diagnosis warning indicator X Coolant...

Page 19: ...rcuit is switched off The key can be removed only in this position 2 ON The ignition circuit is switched on 3 START The starting circuit is switched on The starter motor starts CAUTION Release the swi...

Page 20: ...e snowmobile by varying the throttle position Because the throttle is spring loaded the snowmobile will deceler ate and the engine will return to idle when it is released b WARNING Check the throttle...

Page 21: ...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 19E Idling starting R...

Page 22: ...2 the warning light 3 and all segments of the meter 4 turn on and off once The grip warmer level is initially displayed for 5 seconds then switches to the fuel meter display Odometer and tripmeter mo...

Page 23: ...armer adjustment switch 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...

Page 24: ...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 oi...

Page 25: ...he warning light 1 and 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 warnin...

Page 26: ...switch so that you can react quickly in an emergency ESU00320 Brake lever The snowmobile is stopped by braking the entire drive system Squeeze the brake lever towards the handlebar grip to stop the sn...

Page 27: ...ngine Never run the snowmobile with the parking brake applied This may overheat the brake disc and reduce braking ability ESU00341 Shift lever The shift lever is used to put the snowmobile into forwar...

Page 28: ...iliary DC jack cap 1 and then insert the accessory power plug into the jack 2 NOTE After using the auxiliary DC jack be sure to remove the accessory power plug from the jack and close the auxil iary D...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...ff lever The carburetor coolant shut off lever controls the flow of coolant through the carburetor Make sure that the lever is in the ON position to allow the coolant to flow and warm the carburetor w...

Page 31: ...ency use by placing it into the V belt holders provided CAUTION Make sure that the V belt is installed securely in the holders ESU04933 Storage areas This snowmobile is equipped with a storage compart...

Page 32: ...d above the rider foot rests Use the storage pouches to store spare parts and other small items 1 Storage pouch Rear storage area and rear carrier The rear storage area and the rear carrier are locate...

Page 33: ...that is too large for it In addition cargo must not project from the edges of the rear storage area To install the passenger seat and backrest 1 Open the rider seat See Storage compartment for detail...

Page 34: ...el in the fuel tank WARNING Fuel is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and poisonous Check the SAFETY INFORMATION section carefully before refueling See page 3 2 Do not fill the fuel tank above the bottom of the filler...

Page 35: ...t snow or ice does not 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 specifi...

Page 36: ...ing it off 3 Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler 1 CAUTION Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler before remov ing the oil level gauge dipstick Otherwise the cable can twist and break 4 Remove the...

Page 37: ...below the LOW mark remove the coolant reservoir cap and add soft water until it reaches the FULL mark See pages 8 12 8 13 for more details 1 Coolant reservoir cap 2 FULL mark 3 LOW mark CAUTION Hard...

Page 38: ...le 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 thr...

Page 39: ...ates 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 insp...

Page 40: ...tic parts Never spill any brake fluid If any is spilled clean it up immediately ESU00941 V belt Open the shroud and remove the drive guard Check the V belt for wear and damage Replace if neces sary WA...

Page 41: ...ladjusted Drive track damage 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...

Page 42: ...This will wear or damage 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 a...

Page 43: ...tall the air filter element 4 Place the air filter element frame in its original posi tion and then install the air filter case cover Hook the fasteners and the latch onto the air filter case cover NO...

Page 44: ...ment 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 Jumpe...

Page 45: ...warm engine starting NOTE The starter lever choke is not required when the engine is warm Put the starter lever choke in the closed posi tion 2 Turn the main switch to the START position After the eng...

Page 46: ...l throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided Operating your snowmobile for the first time Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes 0 160 km 0 10...

Page 47: ...ed with added safety and a more reliable snowmobile Always wear the proper cloth ing for both warmth and to help protect you from injury if an accident occurs Become familiar with operating your snow...

Page 48: ...thor oughly familiar with the operation of your snowmobile Riding uphill You should practice first on gentle slopes Try more difficult climbs only after you have developed your skill As you approach a...

Page 49: ...ur downhill leg on the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on the running board This position will make it easier for you to shift your body weight as needed Snow and ice are slippery so be prepared...

Page 50: ...s 2 Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand All of the above surfaces have one thing in common in regard to drive track and slide runners little or no lubricating ability Drive track and all slide rail...

Page 51: ...rheating 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 o...

Page 52: ...balance during traverse side hill riding Only experi enced operators should traverse slopes steep enough to require strap use Keep the right hand on the right handlebar grip for steering and grip the...

Page 53: ...e 4 Release WARNING Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shift ing Be sure to slide the shift lever to FWD or REV until it stops completely a...

Page 54: ...lever to stop the snowmobile 6 Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left ESU00136 Stopping the engine Turn the main switch to the OFF position to stop the engine 1 OFF WAR...

Page 55: ...hydrostatic lock When possible the fuel tank should be empty during transportation especially if the trip takes longer than 30 minutes If transporting the snowmobile in an open trailer or truck put a...

Page 56: ...ONTROL THESE SER VICES 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...

Page 57: ...eplace 8 9 8 11 Engine oil filter cartridge Replace Every 20 000 km 12 000 mi 8 9 8 11 Fuel Check fuel level 6 1 6 2 Engine coolant Check coolant level 6 4 8 12 8 13 Air bleed the cooling system if ne...

Page 58: ...ke 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 16 8 17 Replace Drive chain Check deflection Adju...

Page 59: ...ear for secondary Replace if necessary Lubricate with specified grease Steering column bearing Lubricate with specified grease Ski and front suspension Lubricate with specified grease 8 27 Suspension...

Page 60: ...i 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 snowmobil...

Page 61: ...er hot spots and thread damage Always use a spark plug with the speci fied reach Before installing any spark plug measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specifica tion Whe...

Page 62: ...efer to the Starting the engine section 2 Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in or out to adjust the engine idle speed ESU01472 Adjusting the throttle cable CAUTION Be sure to adjust the engine idle speed...

Page 63: ...ich can cause poor performance Common problems are hard starting bogging and plug fouling Follow the Main Jet Setting chart which is available at a Yamaha dealer carefully Proper carburetion adjustmen...

Page 64: ...urns CAUTION Do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the oil tank Oil could spray out or the engine could be damaged Be sure to change the engine oil after the first 800 km 500 mi of...

Page 65: ...lter cartridge is not being replaced 7 Remove the oil filter cartridge 9 with an oil filter wrench NOTE An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 8 Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O...

Page 66: ...several min utes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and make sure the engine oil drain bolts cylinder head cap and oil level gauge dipstick are install...

Page 67: ...the cap counterclockwise to the detent This proce dure allows any residual pressure to escape When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning counterclockwise and remove it The...

Page 68: ...does not go down and then stop the engine 3 Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches the FULL mark 4 Install the coolant reservoir cap Check for any cool ant leakage NOTE If you find a...

Page 69: ...ng bolt Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment CAUTION As the V belt wears adjustment may be necessary To ensure proper clutch performance the V belt position should be adjusted by adding a spacer...

Page 70: ...position is incorrect adjust the V belt position by removing or adding a spacer 4 on each adjusting bolt 5 CD 06E 7 Tighten each adjusting bolt Standard V belt position a From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the...

Page 71: ...the engine with the V belt or drive guard removed ESU04990 Checking the drive chain housing oil level and the drive chain tension Checking the oil level WARNING The engine oil tank brake disc and cool...

Page 72: ...everse transmissions not applicable CAUTION Make sure that no foreign material enters the drive chain housing 4 Install the dipstick making sure to align the notch 4 in the dipstick handle with the pr...

Page 73: ...king brake pads wear adjustment may be nec essary to ensure proper brake performance WARNING Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust ment 1 Loosen the locknut 1 and the adjusting bolt 2 2 Loo...

Page 74: ...clean it up immediately ESU01811 Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components are replaced during the periodic mainte nance or if they are damaged or le...

Page 75: ...ility ESU03871 Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload The rear suspension is equipped with two shock absorb ers One is in the front 1 and the other is in the rear 2 of the rear suspension assemb...

Page 76: ...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 ESU04331 Adjusting the rear suspension extension spri...

Page 77: ...turn while holding the adjusting bolt 2 securely with a wrench so it does not move CAUTION Never allow the adjusting bolt 2 to move while loos ening the nut 2 Turn the adjusting bolt 2 to the desired...

Page 78: ...he drive track condition 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 Otherwis...

Page 79: ...the drive track one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners 2 If the alignment is incorrect align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusters...

Page 80: ...01 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...

Page 81: ...ION Make sure that the projection on the handlebar is not installed into the area a shown 4 Tighten the handlebar bolts and install the handlebar cover CAUTION Make sure that the small gap b side of t...

Page 82: ...dab of grease onto the cable end only Do not grease the throttle cable because it could become frozen which could cause loss of control 2 Front suspension 3 Rear suspension WARNING Be sure to have a...

Page 83: ...oducts and your hands away from the hot bulb until it has cooled down 6 Install the new bulb and then hook the bulb holder onto the headlight unit 7 Install the bulb holder cover and then connect the...

Page 84: ...he locking pin from a headlight beam adjuster 3 Turn the headlight beam adjuster in or out to adjust the headlight beams 1 Locking pin 2 Headlight beam adjuster Headlight beam movement a Down and to t...

Page 85: ...with skin eyes or clothing ANTIDOTE EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of water or milk Follow with milk of magnesia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call physician immediately EYES...

Page 86: ...ative battery lead 7 Replace the blown fuse with one of the proper amperage D Spare fuses 20 A 10 A 15 A 3 A E Spare main fuse 8 Connect the negative battery lead 9 Install the air filter case by reve...

Page 87: ...a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair 3 Compression Insufficient Loose cylinder head nuts Tighten nuts properly Worn or damaged gasket Replace gasket Worn or damaged piston and cylinder Ask a Yamaha...

Page 88: ...ack jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery 7 Pull the black lead cover to expose the terminal through the slit in the cover and then connect the black jumper cable to the black t...

Page 89: ...lugs Clean or replace the spark plugs 3 Incorrect jetting for altitude or tempera ture Carburetor Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 4 Improper fuel flow See A 1 above 5 Incorrect V belt clutch settings f...

Page 90: ...ssembly 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 co...

Page 91: ...d fuel gasohol is used because the alcohol content in the fuel increases the chance for water to enter the engine Use Yamaha Stor Rite Engine Fogging Oil or an equiva lent fogging oil to protect both...

Page 92: ...i lated place out of direct 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 c...

Page 93: ...weight 355 kg 783 lb Ski stance 1 020 mm 40 2 in VK10 Type Liquid cooled 4 stroke 12 valves Cylinder arrangement Parallel 3 cylinder Displacement 973 cm3 Bore Stroke 79 0 66 2 mm 3 11 2 61 in Idle sp...

Page 94: ...mm 0 59 in Engagement speed 1 Approx 2 400 r min Shift speed 1 Approx 8 500 r min 2 Drive chain Silent chain enclosed in oil bath Reduction ratio 39 18 2 17 Fuel tank Tank capacity 42 0 L 9 2 lmp gal...

Page 95: ...Gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Battery Capacity YTX20L BS 12 V 18 A h Maximum charge rate 1 8 Amperes hr for 10 hrs Headlight Bulb Quantity 12 V 60 55 W 2 Tail brake light Bulb Quantity 12 V 5 21 W 1...

Page 96: ...L BLACK BLACK O B Y L G R BLACK BLACK BLACK B G B Y G B Y Y L G R B Y L G R Lg L Lg W B L BLACK Br B G Y Y L Y W B L B Y B Y Y L B BLACK L W Y B L BLACK B W GREEN L G R W Br R R Y Br R Br R W Br W O...

Page 97: ...rning light _ Low coolant temperature indicator light a Meter light b High beam indicator light c DC TERM Auxiliary DC jack fuse d HEAD Headlight fuse e SIG Signal fuse f FAN Radiator fan fuse g C W C...

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