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OWNER’S MANUAL

FX10RTRSZ

FX10XTZ

8HK-28199-11

LIT-12628-02-87

ESU10012

Read this manual carefully

before operating this vehicle.

DIC183

Summary of Contents for FxNytro FX10M53SZ

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FX10RTRSZ FX10XTZ 8HK 28199 11 LIT 12628 02 87 ESU10012 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle DIC183 ...

Page 2: ...ESU10041 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U8HK11E0 book Page 1 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 3: ...at the time of printing 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 EWS00670 Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowmobile Do not attempt to operate this snowmobile until you have attained adequate knowledge of its con trols and operating features Regular inspect...

Page 4: ...ety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWS00021 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECS00011 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 U8HK11E0 ...

Page 5: ...on 32 Starting the engine 32 Break in 33 Riding your snowmobile 33 Maximizing drive track life 37 Driving 38 Stopping the engine 39 Transporting 39 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 40 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 40 General maintenance and lubrication chart 42 Tool kit 44 Removing and installing the shroud and covers 44 Checking the spark plugs 45 Adjusting the thr...

Page 6: ...s 75 Consumer information 77 Identification number records 77 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 78 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY 79 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 82 U8HK11E0 book Page 2 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 7: ... contain 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 deal er 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 7 U8HK11E0 book Page 1 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 8: ...4 IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT MOTEUR 1 TYPE DE BOUGIE 2 ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES 3 RÉGIME DE RALENTI CR9E NGK 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in 1500 50 r min CR9E NGK 0 7 0 8 mm 1500 50 r min 8GL 8GL 1417E 00 DRIVE 1 CHAIN CASE OIL Q TY 2 CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE 3 TRACK TENSION FOR MORE INFO SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1 CAP...

Page 9: ...Location of the important labels 3 88C 77769 00 8GL 77763 E1 ATTENTION 8ET 2815K 10 NOTICE 8ET 2815K 00 7 8 FX10XT 9 5 6 U8HK11E0 book Page 3 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 10: ...traîner d explosion Voir le manuel d utilisateur pour les instructions Ne pas brûler ni perforer ni ouvrir 8GT F2259 50 C M V S S CANADA N S V A C T RANSPOR T 506 This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Ce système d allumage par étincelle de véhicule respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada ...

Page 11: ...n the vehicle properly in creases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 30 for a list of pre operation checks Apply the parking brake before starting the engine Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake applied This may over heat the brake disc and reduce braking abil ity While using your snowmobile This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on public streets roads ...

Page 12: ... decision Genuine Yamaha Ac cessories which are available only from a Yamaha dealer have been designed tested and approved by Yamaha for use on your snowmobile Many companies with no con nection to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac cessories 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 ...

Page 13: ...10XT 9 1 2 3 1 2 3 11 5 6 7 8 4 10 1 Storage pouch 2 Tool kit 3 Coolant reservoir 4 Air filter 5 Battery 6 Main fuse 7 Oil filler cap 8 Fuse box 9 Tail brake light 10 Slide rail suspension 11 Drive track U8HK11E0 book Page 7 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 14: ...on 11 Fuel level warning indicator 12 Oil level warning indicator 13 Coolant temperature warning indicator 14 Self diagnosis warning indicator 15 Speedometer 16 Odometer tripmeter engine speed meter 17 Fuel meter and grip thumb warmer level in dicator 18 Fuel meter indicator 19 High beam indicator light 20 Low coolant temperature indicator light 21 Warning light 22 Grip warmer indicator 23 Thumb w...

Page 15: ...P The snowmobile you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice U8HK11E0 book Page 9 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 16: ...n to idle when it is released ESU10346 Throttle override system T O R S WARNING EWS00041 If the T O R S is activated make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been cor rected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine Continuing to operate with a mal function could cause loss of control or damage If the throttle valves or throttle cable malfunc tions d...

Page 17: ...shows the fuel remain ing in the fuel tank a grip thumb warmer level indicator which shows the grip warmer or the thumb warm er level When the key is turned to the on position the warning light the low coolant temperature in dicator light and all segments of the meter display come on and go off The grip warmer level is initially displayed for 5 seconds then the display switches to the fuel meter O...

Page 18: ...e 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 The snowmobile can be operated normally af ter the indicator light goes off TIP Drive the snowmobile at low speeds when the low coolant temperature indicator light is on If the ...

Page 19: ...grip thumb warmer adjustment switch is pressed the grip warmer indicator comes on and the display switches to the grip warmer level When the thumb warmer side of the grip thumb warmer adjustment switch is pressed the thumb warmer indicator comes on and the display switches to the thumb warmer level See Grip thumb warmer adjustment switch on page 16 for detailed information TIP The grip thumb warme...

Page 20: ...evel surface and allow it to idle for one minute If the oil level warning indicator and the warn ing 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 warn ing light do not go off check the engine oil lev el in the oil tank see page 49 for engine oil level checking procedures and add engine oil if...

Page 21: ...here is an error code to avoid pos sible engine damage ECS00820 ESU10531 Engine stop switch The engine stop switch is used to stop the en gine in an emergency Simply push the stop switch to stop the engine To start the engine 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...

Page 22: ...e 12 for detailed information ESU13520 Brake lever The snowmobile is stopped by braking the en tire drive system Squeeze the brake lever towards the handle bar grip to stop the snowmobile TIP When the brake lever is operated the brake light will illuminate The brake lever is equipped with a position adjuster To adjust the brake lever position 1 Loosen the locknut 2 While lightly pushing the brake ...

Page 23: ...mobile into forward or reverse Before shifting wait for the snowmobile to come to a complete stop with the engine idling Pull the shift lever out slide it to FWD or to REV until it stops and then push it back in NOTICE ECS00072 Do not use the shift lever while the snow mobile is moving otherwise the drive train could be damaged 1 Parking brake lever 1 Shift lever 1 Pull out 2 Slide to FWD forward ...

Page 24: ...operation NOTICE ECS00830 Never run the engine with the V belt re moved Clutch components can be dam aged The drive guard is designed to protect the V belt clutch and V belt in case parts break or come loose The drive guard is located behind the left side cover See page 44 for removal procedures To remove the drive guard 1 Pull out the drive guard locking pin from the drive guard rear holder 2 Lif...

Page 25: ...tool kit manuals spare parts such as the V belt or other small items To remove the storage pouch Unhook the swivel hook from the storage pouch bracket and then pull out the storage pouch as shown To install the storage pouch Place the storage pouch in the original posi tion and then hook the swivel hook onto the bracket 1 Drive guard 1 Drive guard 2 Drive guard locking pin 1 2 1 1 Storage pouch 1 ...

Page 26: ...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 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel...

Page 27: ...e handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions If you are not familiar with suspension adjust ments have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments WARNING EWS00151 Read and understand the following infor mation before handling shock absorbers that contain highly pressurized nitrogen gas Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assemblies Do not subject the shock a...

Page 28: ...s equipped with FOX shock absorbers as standard equipment The air pressure of the shock absorbers can be adjusted using the shock absorber pump included with your snowmobile To adjust the air pressure WARNING EWS00621 Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before adjusting the shock absorbers Otherwise the snowmobile could fall and cause injury NOTICE ECS00710 Make sure that there is ...

Page 29: ...imes The pressure should increase slowly If the pressure increases rapidly check to make sure that the pump is properly connected and tight ened onto the air valve To decrease the air pressure push the black bleed valve button NOTICE Do not exceed 1034 kPa 10 3 kgf cm 150 psi ECS00732 TIP To allow pressure to escape from the pump and the shock absorber push the button half way down and hold it To ...

Page 30: ...f stability Compression damping force The compression damping force of each shock absorber can be adjusted by turning its compression damping force adjusting knob To increase the compression damping force turn the adjusting knob in direction a To de crease the compression damping force turn the adjusting knob in direction b FX10RTRS FX10XT Rebound damping force The rebound damping force of each sh...

Page 31: ...To increase the spring preload and there by harden the suspension turn the ad justing nut in direction a To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting nut in di rection 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 the shorter distance A is the lower the ...

Page 32: ...e to turn the adjuster in direction a after it stops The shock ab sorber could be damaged and damping force adjustments will not be able to be made Do not turn the adjuster in direction b beyond the adjustable range Even if the adjuster is continually turned beyond the adjustable range there will be no change in the damping force FX10RTRS The compression and rebound damping forc es can be adjusted...

Page 33: ...djust ing screw in direction b 1 Compression damping force adjusting screw Compression damping force setting Minimum soft 12 click s in direction b Standard 6 click s in direction b Maximum hard 2 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction a 1 Rebound damping force adjusting dial 1 b a Rebound damping force setting Minimum soft 20 click s in direction b Standard 11 c...

Page 34: ... ing the adjusting nuts on the control rods 1 Loosen the locknut while holding the ad justing nut Compression damping force setting for slow compression damping Minimum soft 16 click s in direction b Standard 6 click s in direction b Maximum hard 1 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction a 1 Rebound damping force adjusting dial Rebound damping force setting Minimu...

Page 35: ...could be damaged which could lead to an accident or injury EWS00173 3 Tighten the locknut while holding the ad justing nut in place NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjust ing nut and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque ECS00860 1 Locknut 2 Control rod adjusting nut 1 Red paint area 2 Adjustable range 3 Standard position Locknut tightening torque 25 Nm 2 5 m kgf 18 ft lbf...

Page 36: ... specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 49 Coolant Check coolant level Add if necessary 54 V belt Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 56 Drive guard Make sure that drive guard is tightened securely Check the drive guard mounts for damage 18 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 37: ...sary have Yamaha dealer replace slide runners 63 Steering Check for excessive free play 62 Lights signals and switch es Check operation Correct if necessary 15 15 66 67 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth and spring back to its original position when released 10 Throttle override system T O R S Check the T O R S for proper operation If system is defective have Yamaha dealer check veh...

Page 38: ...it stops again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snow mobile 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 ESU11303 Starting the engine 1 Apply...

Page 39: ... 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 ESU11333 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile WARNING EWS00211 To avoid severe injury or death Keep both hands on the handlebar dur ing operation Never put your feet outside the running boards Avoid...

Page 40: ...rmed up you are ready to be gin riding your 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 o...

Page 41: ...n 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 sp...

Page 42: ...p 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 EWS00261 Ice or icy surface WARNING EWS00270 When you have to operate on ice or icy surfaces drive slowly and cautiously Avoid accelerating tur...

Page 43: ...tment 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 in the rapid wear of both components Also this may put an excessive load on the suspension components resulting in compo nent failure Marginal snow The drive track and t...

Page 44: ...e that the area behind the snowmobile is clear before reversing Watch behind Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in re verse 1 To select the desired operating position pull the shift lever out slide it to FWD or to REV until it stops and then push it back in NOTICE Do not shift from FWD to REV or from REV to FWD while the snowmobile is mov ing as the drive train coul...

Page 45: ...m mendations to help protect it from damage 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 and also help protect the snowmo bile against damage from debris on the road If transporting the snowmobile in an open trailer or truc...

Page 46: ...nance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that is certified if applicable Proper periodic maintenance of your snowmobile is important in order to enjoy long pleasur able use Especially important are the maintenance services related to emission control These controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but ...

Page 47: ...Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Fuel injection Check synchronization Adjust if necessary Exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten or replace gasket if necessary ITEM REMARKS INITIAL EVERY PAGE 1 month or 800 km 500 mi 40 hr Seasonally or 4000 km 2500 mi 200 hr U8HK11E0 book Page 41 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 48: ...weights rollers and bushings 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 Brake and parking brake Adjust free play and or replace pads if necessary 59 Change brak...

Page 49: ...i run ners Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 62 Steering system Check toe out Adjust if necessary 62 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Lubricate with specified grease Suspension compo nent Lubricate with specified grease 65 Fittings and fasten ers Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tight ened Tighten if necessary 67 Battery Check condition Cha...

Page 50: ... do not have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one take your snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU12782 Removing and installing the shroud and covers WARNING EWS00091 Be sure shroud and covers are secured before operation A loose shroud or cover could move and cause loss of control Shroud To remove the shroud Loosen...

Page 51: ...t this point is a medium to a light tan color for a snowmobile that is being ridden normally If a spark plug shows a dis tinctly different color there could be some thing wrong with the engine For example a very white center electrode porcelain color could indicate an intake track air leak or car buretion problem for that cylinder Do not at tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead take the...

Page 52: ... could be damaged due to engine vi bration ESU12792 Adjusting the throttle cable free play 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the throttle cable free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction a To decrease the throttle cable free play turn the adjusting bolt in direction b 3 Tighten the locknut ESU11863 Checking the throttle override system T O R S WARNING EWS00352 When checking the T O R S take p...

Page 53: ... O R S will be activated and the engine speed will be limited to less than the clutch engagement speed See page 75 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 with a mal functioning T O R S could result in los...

Page 54: ...ov er toward the right side of the snowmobile and remove it 5 Lift up the air filter element frame and check the air filter element If there is any snow on the air filter element remove the element brush off the snow and then in stall the air filter element 6 Place the air filter element frame in the original position and then install the air filter case cover 7 Hook the fasteners onto the air fil...

Page 55: ...ssary for the al titude where you plan to ride NOTICE The drive chain gears and V belt clutch should be adjusted when operating above a high altitude of 900 m 3000 ft Consult a Yamaha dealer ECS00431 ESU11950 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use result ing in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamah...

Page 56: ...ve the oil filler cap wipe the dipstick clean insert it back into the oil filler hole without screwing it in and then remove it again to check the oil level TIP The engine oil should be between the H and L level marks on the dipstick 6 If the engine oil is below the L level mark add sufficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it to the H level mark See page 75 for the recommend ed oil NOTICE ...

Page 57: ...ral minutes and then turn it off 3 Remove the shroud the left side cover the right side cover and the drive guard See pages 18 and 44 for removal proce dures 4 Remove the left lower cover the right lower cover and the bottom panel 5 Place an oil pan under the oil tank to col lect the used oil 6 Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler 1 Left lower cover 2 Quick fastener 3 Bolt 4 Washer 3 1 2 2 4 3 1...

Page 58: ...r wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 11 Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge 12 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque 13 Install the engine oil drain bolts and then tighten them to the specified torques 1 Cylinder head cap 1 Engine oil drain bolt oil tank 1 Eng...

Page 59: ...king immediately turn the engine off and make sure that the en gine oil drain bolt oil tank drain bolt cyl inder head cap and the oil filler cap are installed correctly 18 Turn 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 th...

Page 60: ... and remove it To check the coolant level 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir when the engine is cold If the coolant level is below the LOW mark add coolant until it reaches the FULL mark See the following section Replen ishing the coolant for more details NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or ...

Page 61: ... re moval procedures 3 Remove the coolant reservoir cap and add coolant until it reaches the FULL mark 4 Start the engine and add coolant until the coolant level stabilizes and then stop the engine 5 Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches the FULL mark 6 Install the coolant reservoir cap 7 Check for any coolant leakage 8 Install the shroud TIP If you find any leaks consult a Yama...

Page 62: ...ard and then install the left side cover and the shroud To replace and adjust the V belt WARNING EWS00411 When installing a new V belt make sure that it is positioned properly Otherwise the V belt clutch engagement speed will be changed and the snowmobile may move unexpectedly when the engine is started which could cause an accident NOTICE ECS00511 As the V belt wears the position of the V belt wi...

Page 63: ... V belt between the sheaves the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves must touch each other 7 If the V belt position is incorrect adjust it by removing or adding a spacer on each V belt position adjusting bolt 1 Secondary sliding sheave 2 Secondary fixed sheave 1 V belt 1 Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2 V belt position Standard V belt position From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge of the second...

Page 64: ...owmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 44 for removal proce dures 3 Remove the dipstick wipe it off with a clean rag and then screw it back into the filler hole 1 V belt position adjusting bolt 2 Spacer V belt position Adjustment More than 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge Remove spacer From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge to 0 5 mm ...

Page 65: ...ting bolt clockwise until it is finger tight and then loosen it 1 4 turn 4 While holding the chain tension adjusting bolt with a wrench tighten the locknut to the specified torque 5 Install the right side cover and the shroud ESU13540 Brake and parking brake WARNING EWS00440 A soft spongy feeling in the brake lever indicates a failure in the brake system Do not operate the snowmobile if you find a...

Page 66: ...g to the following procedure 1 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 44 for removal proce dures 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 Install the right side cover and the shroud To adjust the parking brake As the parking brake pads wear adjustment may be neces...

Page 67: ...rts Never spill any fluid If any is spilled clean it up immediately Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake Check that the brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when necessary Changing the brake fluid WARNING EWS00471 Make sure that the brake fluid and the fol lowing parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer 1 Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 2 Parking ...

Page 68: ...will wear or damage the skis To align the skis 1 Turn the handlebar so the skis face straight ahead 2 Check the following for ski alignment Skis are facing forward Ski toe out distance A distance B is within specification TIP Move the front tip of each ski fully inward be fore measuring or aligning 3 If the alignment is not correct consult a Yamaha dealer ESU12151 Steering system Check the handleb...

Page 69: ...e quently Replace damaged slide metal Replace the drive track if it is damaged to the depth where fabric reinforcement material is visible or support rods are broken Otherwise track damage or fail ure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control which could cause an accident Checking the drive track WARNING EWS00490 Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive tr...

Page 70: ...k one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners If the alignment is incorrect align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts 1 Drive track deflection 2 Slide runner Standard drive track deflection FX10RTRS 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in FX10XT 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in 1 Rear axle nut 2 1 Slide runner Drive track alignment Shifted to right...

Page 71: ...ear limit they should be replaced NOTICE ECS00350 Ride on fresh snow frequently Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners ESU12195 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 th...

Page 72: ...2852 Replacing a headlight bulb 1 Remove the shroud See page 44 for re moval procedures 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 Lubrication point 1 Lubrication point 1 Headlight coupler 2 Bulb holder cover 1 1 1 U8HK11E0 book Page 66 Thursday...

Page 73: ...ight beams turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direc tion a To raise the headlight beams turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction b 3 Install the shroud ESU12290 Fittings and fasteners Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten ers Tighten in proper sequence and torque if nec essary ESU12303 Battery This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery There i...

Page 74: ... negative lead to the battery when install ing the battery Never connect the battery to or discon nect it from the snowmobile while it is being charged Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by the battery Make sure that the battery terminals are tight NOTICE ECS00842 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special constant voltage battery charger is required If you do not have ac...

Page 75: ...2 S H helmet shield heater jack fuse 3 FAN radiator fan fuse 4 SIG signaling system fuse 5 DC TERM auxiliary DC jack fuse 6 HEAD headlight fuse 7 Spare fuse 1 3 4 7 5 6 2 Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 3 0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse 3 0 A Ignition fuse 20 0 A Radiator fan fuse 10 0 A Helmet shield heater jack fuse 3 0 A ...

Page 76: ... important safety de vice in the case of a malfunction take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair EWS00561 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 inspect Discharged battery If the battery is discharged the engine can be started using a fully charge...

Page 77: ...stall the right side cover and the shroud Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly 1 Engine stop switch is pushed in Pull it out 2 Faulty wire connections Check connec tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 3 Discharged battery Charge battery or see Discharged battery above 4 Seized engine Seizure is caused by poor lubrication inadequate fuel or an air leak Ask a Yamaha dealer to insp...

Page 78: ...gine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly 1 Worn or damaged V belt Replace the V belt or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 2 Incorrect V belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions Ask a Yamaha dealer to in spect 3 Worn or sticking primary sheave assem bly Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 4 Worn or sticking secondary sheave as sembly Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Noise or exce...

Page 79: ...n part of the windshield to make sure that it does not leave any marks If the windshield is scratched use a quality plastic polishing com pound after washing Lubrication Lubricate moving parts suspension linkage and pivot points Use the grease or lubricant specified in the MAINTENANCE section or Yamaha Lube Zall general purpose lubricant Proper lubrication fights corrosion while it re duces fricti...

Page 80: ...lated place out of direct sunlight Put a fabric cover over the snowmobile preferably one that is designed for it Do not use a plastic or vinyl cover condensation could be trapped un derneath which could increase the chances of rusting Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to service install the V belt and battery and adjust the drive track Remove the spark plugs and cle...

Page 81: ...h 381 mm 15 0 in Deflection FX10RTRS 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in FX10XT 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in Length on ground FX10RTRS 810 mm 31 9 in FX10XT 1051 mm 41 4 in Rear suspension Type Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel Material Polyethylene Number of teeth 9 Transmission Clutch type Automatic centrifugal engagement Overall reduction ratio 7 06 1 86 1 Sheave distance 267 0 270 0 mm 10 51 10 63...

Page 82: ...er left hand operated Throttle Operation Handle lever right hand operated Electrical system Ignition system T C I Spark plug Manufacturer NGK Model CR9E 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 LED High b...

Page 83: ... in a separate place in case the snowmobile is sto len Frame serial number The frame serial number is the seventeen digit number stamped on the frame of the snowmobile Engine serial number Primary ID The engine serial number is stamped in the location as shown Key identification number The key identification number is stamped in the location as shown 1 Frame serial number 1 Engine serial number 1 ...

Page 84: ...on Control Information la bel is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifications related to ex haust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U8HK11E0 book Page 78 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 85: ... 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 and maintain the snowmobile as specified in the appropriate Owner s Manual 2 Give notice to an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten 10 days after discovery and make the machine a...

Page 86: ...il 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 examples include Running the ma chine out of oil hitting an object submerged under snow operation on surfaces other than snow or ice operating the machine with a broken or damaged part which causes another part to fail ...

Page 87: ...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 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT P O Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 When contacting Yamaha Motor Corpora tion U S A be sure to include the model serial number names dates and receipts CHANGE...

Page 88: ...Consumer information 82 ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S U8HK11E0 book Page 82 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 89: ...titude settings 49 I Identification numbers 77 L Location of the important labels 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 12 Lubrication 65 M Main switch 10 O Oil level warning indicator 14 P Parking brake lever 17 Part locations 7 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 40 Pre operation check list 30 R Riding your snowmobile 33 S Safety information 5 Self diagnosis device 15 ...

Page 90: ...Index V Valve clearance 49 V belt 56 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 78 U8HK11E0 book Page 2 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 91: ...U8HK11E0 book Page 3 Thursday April 9 2009 8 43 AM ...

Page 92: ...YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2009 04 0 3 1 CR ESU12520 DIC183 ...

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