Yamaha RX10LTZ manuale d’uso

OWNER’S MANUAL RX10RZ RX10LTZ RX10MTZ 8FP-28199-15 LIT-12628-02-88 ESU10012 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. DIC183[...]

ESU10041 Read this manua l carefully before opera ting this vehicle. Thi s manual shou ld stay with this ve hicle if it is sol d. U8FP15E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:01 AM[...]

Introduction ESU10121 Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha snowmob ile. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the produc- tion of fine s porting and touring snowmobiles. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a lead- er in these fields. This manual w ill give you an understan[...]

Important manual information ESU10151 Particularly important information is distin - guished in this manual by the following no ta- tions. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potentia l personal inj ury haz- ards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid pos sible injury or death. W ARNING EWS00021 A WARNING[...]

Contents Location of the importa nt labels ..... 1 Safety informa tion . ............. .............. 6 Description ....... ............. ............ ........ 8 Control functions ................ ............ 11 Main swi tch ................. ............ ..... 11 Throttle lev er ............... ............ ..... 11 Throttle o verride s ystem (T.[...]

Contents Lubricati on ............ ................... ..... 71 Replacing a headl ight bu lb ........... 72 Adjusti ng the headli ght beams ..... 73 Fittings a nd fastene rs ................... 74 Battery ..... ............. ............. ........... 74 Replacing a fuse ......... ............ ..... 74 Troubleshooting ................. ............ [...]

Location of the important labels 1 ESU10215 Read and understand a ll of the labels on your ve hicle. They contai n important information for safe and proper operati on of your vehicle. Ne ver remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or come s off, a replacement label is av ailable from your Yamaha deal- er. 1 2 3 4 [...]

Location of the important labels 2 NO TICE 8ET-2815K-00 A TTENTION 8ET-2815K-10 Do not exceed the combined maxim um capacity of 30W for the auxiliary jacks . Ne pas dépasser la capacité totale de 30W des prises pour accessoires combinées. NO TICE A TTENTION 8FR-2815S-E0 TUNE-UP SPECIFI CATION S ENGINE 1.SPARK PLUG 2.SPARK PLUG G AP 3.IDLE SPEED [...]

Location of the important labels 3 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. ENTRA Î NEMENT 1. CAPACIT É D ’ HUILE DU CARTER DE CHA Î NE 2. TYPE D ’ HUILE DU CARTER DE CHA Î NE 3. FL È CHE DE LA CHENILLE * P[...]

Location of the important labels 4 88C-77769-00 JUMPER CABLE CONNECTION LEADS • F or connecting procedures, ref er to Owner ’ s Man ual. FILS DE BRANCHEMENT DES CÂBLES DE DÉMARRA GE • Eff ectuer le branchement des c â bles de d é marrage conf orm é ment aux instructions du Manuel du propri é taire. 8F A-E0 8F A-2389C-E0 • C M V S S ?[...]

Location of the important labels 5 10kg {22lbs} LO AD LIMIT / CHARGE LIMITE 8ET-24897-00 15 17 RX10MT 16 RX10MT U8FP15E0.book Page 5 Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:01 AM[...]

Safety information 6 ESU10183 As the vehicle ’ s owner, you are responsible for the safe and proper operation of your snowmobile. When you ride yo ur snowmo- bile, you must know and use the foll owing for your safety. Severe injury or death m ay result if you ignore any of the following . Before you opera te your snowmobile ● Read the Owner ’[...]

Safety information 7 ● Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked snow require much longer stopping distanc - es. Be alert, plan ahead and begin deceler- ating early. The best braking method on most surfaces is to releas e the throttle and apply the brake gentl y — not suddenly. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning All engine exhaust c ontains carbon [...]

Descripti on 8 ESU10260 11 1,2 13 15 16 RX10R 5,6,7 RX10MT RX10L T 34 9,10 14 17 11 1,2 13 15 16 5,6,7 34 9,10 17 8 11 1,2 13 15 16 5,6,7 34 9,10 14 17 12 1. Battery 2. Main fuse 3. Air filter 4. Oil fill er cap 5. Fuse box 6. Coolant reservoir 7. Coolant recov ery tank 8. Strap (RX10MT) 9. T ool kit 10. Storage compar tment 11. T ail/brake l ight [...]

Description 9 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 21 23 25 27 17 20 22 24 26 28 29 1 11 10 23 45 67 8 9 1. Brake le ver 2. P arking brake le ver 3. Grip warmer adjustment swit ch 4. Engine stop s witch 5. Thumb warmer adjustment switch 6. Th ro ttle lever 7. Main s witch 8. Shift le v er 9. A uxiliary DC jack 10. Helmet sh ield heater jack (RX10R / RX10L T) 11. H[...]

Descripti on 10 TIP ● The snowmob ile you have purchased ma y differ sligh tly from thos e shown in the figures of this manual. ● Design and spec ifications are subjected to change without no tice. U8FP15E0.book Page 10 Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:01 AM[...]

Control functions 11 ESU10292 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. The various positions are described below. Off The ignition circuit is sw itched off. The key can be removed onl y in this position. On The ignition circuit is sw itched on. Start The starting circuit is switched on. The starter motor cranks the en[...]

Control functions 12 TIP If the T.O.R.S. is activated, the warning light and self-diagnosi s warning indicator will flash, and the two-digit code “ 84 ” will flash in the meter display. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the system as so on as possibl e. ESU10364 Multi-function meter un it The multi-function meter un it is equipped with[...]

Control functions 13 and then push the “ SELECT ” button for at least 3 seconds w hile the snowmob ile is stopped. Odometer, tripmeter, a nd barometer modes Pushing the “ SELECT ” button switches the display between the odometer mode “ ODO ” , tripmeter modes “ TRIP A ” and “ TRIP B ” , and barometer mode “ BARO ” in the fol[...]

Control functions 14 3. Turn the main switch to the on position, and then, after 5 sec onds, release the “ SELECT ” button. 4. Push the “ RESET ” button to select the desired display brightness level, and then push the “ SELECT ” button. The normal display returns when the “ SELECT ” but- ton is released. TIP If the main switch is t[...]

Control functions 15 Fuel meter The display seg ments of the fuel meter disap- pear towards “ E ” (Empty) as the fuel level de - creases. When only one segment is left near “ E ” , the fuel level warning indicator and the warning light come on. If the fuel lev el warning indic ator and the warning light come on , refuel as soon as pos- sibl[...]

Control functions 16 TIP ● The grip/thumb wa rmer level is dis played for 5 seconds after releasing the grip/thumb warmer adjustmen t switch, then the dis play switches to the fuel meter. ● The top segment of the grip/thumb warmer level indicator fla shes once when the grip/thumb warmer adjustment reaches the maximum level . The bottom segment [...]

Control functions 17 If the oil level w arning indicator and the w arn- ing light do not go off, check the engine oil lev- el in the oil tank (see page 53 for engine oil level checkin g procedures), and add engine oil if necessary. If the oil level w arning indicator and the w arn- ing light still rem ain on, have a Yamaha deale r check the sn owmo[...]

Control functions 18 ESU10661 Headlight beam sw itch “ LIGHTS ” Push the headlight beam switch to change the headlight to high beam “ HI ” or to low beam “ LO ” . ESU12651 Grip/thumb warmer adjus tment switch The grip warmer adjustment switch and the thumb warmer adjustment switch con trol the electrically heated handlebar grips and thr[...]

Control functions 19 3. After using the auxiliary DC jack, be sure to remove the accessory power plug from the jack and to close the auxilia ry DC jack cap. NOT ICE ECS01002 ● To avoid circuit overload and a possible fuse blowing, do not use acce ssories re- quiring more than the maximum rated capacity for the auxiliary DC jack. RX10R / RX10LT: D[...]

Control functions 20 TIP When the brake lev er is squeezed, the brake lig ht come s on . The brake lever is equipped wi th a position adjuster. To adjust the brake lever position: 1. Loosen the locknut. 2. While lightly pushing the brake lever i n di- rection (a), turn the adjusting bolt to set the brake lever to the desired position . 3. Tighten t[...]

Control functions 21 NOT ICE ECS00072 Do not use the shift lever while the snow- mobile is moving, otherwise the drive tr ain could be damaged. ESU10722 Shroud and covers Securely fasten the shroud and covers before operating the snowmobile. (See page 46 for removal and installation proc edures.) ESU13312 Drive guard W ARNI NG EWS00401 ● Coming i[...]

Control functions 22 ● Make sure that the drive guard is tight- ened 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. NOT ICE ECS00930 ● Never run the engine with the V-belt r e- moved. Clutch components c an be dam[...]

Control functions 23 ESU10760 V-b elt ho lde rs Keep a spare V-belt for emergency use by placing it into the V-belt holders provided. NOT ICE ECS00180 Make sure that the V-belt is installed se- curely in the holders. ESU10810 Storag e compa rtme nt Open the storage compartment to store the tool kit, spare parts, or other small items. ESU10840 Rear [...]

Control functions 24 3. Wipe up any sp illed fuel immediately. 4. Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se- curely by turning it clockwise. W ARNI NG EWS00680 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause inju- ry or death. Handle gasoline with care. Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you should swallow some gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get s[...]

Control functions 25 W ARNI NG 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 absorbers to an open flame or other high heat source. This may cause the unit to explode[...]

Control functions 26 ESU10975 Adjusting the spring preload of the center sh ock a bsorb er a nd the rear torsion springs (RX10MT), or the rear shock a bsor ber (R X10R / R X10LT) The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nut on the center shoc k absorb- er and the adjusters on the rear torsion springs (RX10MT), or adjusting ring ([...]

Control functions 27 Rear shock absorber (RX10R / RX10LT) To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspens ion, turn the adjusting ring in direction (a). To decrease the spring pre- load and thereby soften the su spension, turn the adjusting ring in direction (b). TIP The spring preload can be further adjusted by changing the position [...]

Control functions 28 ESU11046 Adjusting the control rods The weight transfer c an be adjusted by turn- ing the adjuster on the control rod (RX10R / RX10LT) or the adjusting nuts on the control rods (RX10MT). RX10R / RX1 0LT 1. Check the control rod leng th using the scale on the special wrench as shown. TIP In order to obtain a precise measu rement[...]

Control functions 29 RX10MT W ARNI NG EWS00770 The left and right adjusting nuts must be set to the same position. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of sta- bility. 1. Loosen the lockn ut while hold ing the ad- justing nut. 2. To increase weight transfer, turn the ad- justing nut in di rection (a), and to de- crease weight transfer, [...]

Control functions 30 3. Tighten the lo cknut while holding th e ad- justing nut in place. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjust- ing nut, and then tighten t he locknut to the specified torque. [ECS00 860] 1. Red paint area 2. Adjustable r ange 3. Standard position Lock nut tig htenin g torque: 25 Nm (2.5 m · kgf , 18 ft · lbf) U8F[...]

Pre-operation checks 31 ESU11071 Inspect your vehicle each tim e you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating c ondition. Always follow the inspection and mai ntenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner ’ s Manual. W ARNI NG EWS00191 Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci-[...]

Pre-operation checks 32 Drive track • Check the defl ection. • Adjust if nec essar y . • Check f or wear and dam age. • If necessar y , hav e a Y amaha dealer replace track. 66 Slide runners • Check f or wear and dam age. • If necessar y , have Y amaha dealer replace s lide runners. 66 Steering • Check f or excessive free pla y . 66 S[...]

Operation 33 ESU13500 Read the Owner ’ s Manual carefully to be- come familiar with al l controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. W ARNI NG EWS00201 Failure to familiarize yourself with the con- trols can lead to loss of control, which could cause an accident or injury. ESU13211 TIP This model is [...]

Operation 34 4. Warm up the engine until it runs smooth- ly. 5. Be sure the low coolant temperature indi - cator light has gone out before operation. (See page 14 for detailed information about the indicator li ght.) ESU11310 Break- in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 500 km (300 mi). F[...]

Operation 35 Pay particular attent ion to the safety informa - tion on page 6. Please read all w arning and notice label s on your snowmobil e. Also, read the Snowmobil - er ’ s Sa fety Handbook that i s supplied with your snowmobile. Learning to ride y our snowmobile Before you ride, always perform the pre-oper- ation checks listed on page 31. T[...]

Operation 36 Improper riding techniques such as abrupt throttle changes, excessiv e braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may cause the snow- mobile to tip. If your snowmobile begins to tip while turning, lean more into th e turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or steer[...]

Operation 37 Trav ersing a slop e W ARNI NG EWS00251 Driving across the face of a slope ( “ si de- hilling ” ) can lead to overturn or loss of control if proper techniques are not used. Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident. Do not try steeper or more difficult inclines until you have de- veloped your skill on gentle slop[...]

Operation 38 ● Sand ● Rocks ● Gras s ● Bare pavement Other surfaces that should be a voided for the sake of drive track and slide runn er life are: ● Glare ice surfaces ● Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand All of the above surface s have one thing in common in regard to drive track and slide run- ners: little or no lubricating abili[...]

Operation 39 ESU11360 Strap (RX10MT) The strap should be used only by ex perienced operators to assist them when tra verse (side- hill) riding. W ARNI NG EWS00290 Improper use of t he strap on the handlebar can result in severe injury or death. ● Use the strap only as an operator gr ip point when needed to shift weight uphill to maintain balance [...]

Operation 40 TIP The reverse buzzer beeps w hile the shift lever is in reverse. 2. Release the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the right. 3. Squeeze the throttle lever slowly to start out. 4. Turn the handlebar in the desired direc- tion. 5. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile. 6. Apply the parking brake by moving the [...]

Operation 41 for your snowmobile is best. This will help keep foreign objects out of the c ooling vents, and also h elp protect the snowmo - bile against damage from debris on the road. ● If transporting the snowmobile in an open trailer or truck in areas where road salt is used, coat meta l suspension surfa ces light- ly with oil or another prot[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 42 ESU11451 Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will k eep your snowmobile in the safes t and most efficient condi tion possible. Safety is an obligation of the vehicle owner/operator. The most important points of v ehicle inspec tion, adjustment, and lubrication a re explained on the following page[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 43 * V alve clearance • Check and adj ust valv e clear- ance when engine is cold. Every 40000 km (25000 mi) 53 * Crankcase breather system • Check breather hose f or cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary . — * Fuel lin e • Check fuel hose f or cracks or damage. • Replace if necessary . — * Idle [...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 44 ESU11563 General maintenance and lubrication chart ITEM REMARKS INITIAL EV ER Y PA G E 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) Season ally or 4000 km (2500 mi) (200 hr) Engine oil • Change (warm engine before draining). 53 * Engine o il f ilter car- tridge • Replace. Ev ery 20000 km (12000 mi) 53 * Cooling sys[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 45 TIP Brake system: ● After disassembling the master cylinder or caliper c ylinder, always change the b rake fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid le vel and add fluid if neces sary. ● Replace the oil seal s of the master cylinder and caliper cy linder every two years. ● Replace the brake hose every four[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 46 ESU11741 Tool kit The service information includ ed in this man- ual and the tools provided in the owner ’ s tool kit are intended to assist you i n the perfor- mance of preventiv e maintenance and minor repairs. However, additional tools such as a torque wrench may be nece ssary to perform certain maintena[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 47 To install a side cover 1. Place the side cover in the original posi - tion, and then tighten the fasteners. 2. Install the shroud. TIP Be sure to fit the projection on the rear of the side cover into the hole in the lower side cov- er. Top cover To remove the top cover 1. Remove the shroud. (See the above pr[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 48 To install the top cover 1. Connect the main switch couple r and auxiliary DC jac k coupler, place the top cover in the original position, and then tighten the quick fa stener screws. 2. Pass the brake hose, throttle cable, park- ing brake cable and wire harness through the cable guid e, place the cable guide[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 49 Before installing any spark plug, m easure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specification. When installing the s park plug, always clean the gasket surface. Wipe off any grime from the threads and tighten the spark plug to the specified torque. NOT ICE ECS00382 Make sure that the sp[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 50 ESU11835 Adjusting the thrott le cable f ree play 1. Place the snow mobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Remove the shroud. (See page 46 for re- moval procedures.) 3. Remove the h eadlight unit bolt on each side of the snow mobile and loosen the quick fastener sc rews shown on the top cov[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 51 ESU11863 Checking the thrott le override system (T.O.R.S .) W ARNI NG EWS00352 When checking the T.O.R.S., take precau- tions to avoid snowmobile movemen t which could cause an accident: ● Make sure that the thro ttle lever moves smoothly with the engine off before checking the T.O.R.S. ● Make sure that t[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 52 1. Remove the shroud. (See page 46 for re- moval procedures.) 2. Unhook the a ir filter case cover fasten ers. 3. Remove the h eadlight unit bolt on each side of the snow mobile and loosen the quick fastener sc rews shown on the top cove r. 4. Slightly lift up the head light unit, and then remove the air filt[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 53 8. Install the headlight unit bolts, and then tighten them to the specified torque. 9. Tighten the quic k fastener screws o n the top cover. 10. Install the shroud. ESU11931 High-altitude settings Operating at high altitude reduces the perfor- mance of a gasoline engine about 3% for ev- ery 305 m (1000 ft) of[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 54 ● 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. Have a Yamaha dealer replace the oil filter car- tridge. To check the engine oil lev el 1. Place the snow mobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 55 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 84 for the recommend - ed oil.) NOTICE: When adding the en- gine oil, be careful not to fill above the “ H ” level mar k on the dipstick. Use only the re[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 56 8. Remove the oil filler cap, and then re- move the engine oil drain bolt and its gas - ket to drain the oil from the oil ta nk. 9. Place an oil pan under the engine to col- lect the used oil. 10. Remove the engine oil drain bol t and its gasket to drain the oil from the crank- case . TIP Dispose o f used oil[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 57 15. Install and tighten the oil filler cap. 16. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while c hecking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and make sure that the en - gine oil drain bolt, oil tank drain bolt, and the oil filler cap are installed co rrectl[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 58 4. Install the top cover. Bleeding the c ooling system The cooling sy stem must be bled if the cool - ant reservoir become s empty, if air can be seen in the cooling s ystem, or if there is a cooling system l eak. Consult a Yam aha deal- er. NOT ICE ECS00500 Operating the engine with an improperly bled coolin[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 59 7. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir. If it is not full, remove the cool- ant reservoir cap, fill the reservoi r with the recommended coolan t, and then install the cap. TIP If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal- er. 8. Install the top cover. ESU12066 V-belt W ARNI NG EWS00401 ● Coming[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 60 3. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it s o that it separates from the secondary fixed sh eave. 4. Pull the V-belt up over the secondary fixed sheave. 5. Remove the V-belt from the se condary sheave assem bly and primary s heave assembly. 6. Temporarily install the new V-belt on the secon[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 61 8. Tighten the V-belt position a djusting bolts. 9. Install the V-belt over the primary s heave assembly. 10. Rotate the sec ondary sliding s heave clockwise a nd push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed she ave. 11. Install the V-belt between the secondary sliding and fixed sheav es. 12. Install[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 62 4. Remove the dipstick and chec k that the oil is between the m aximum and mini- mum level m arks on the “ REVERSE ” side of the dipstick. If the oil is below the minimum level mark, add suffic ient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the maxi mum leve l m ark. NOTICE: Make sure that no for eign ma[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 63 5. Install the right side cover and the shro ud. ESU13540 Brake and parking brake W ARNI NG EWS00440 ● A soft, 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, w hich cou[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 64 To adjust the parking brake As the parking brake pads w ear, adjustment may be necessary to e nsure proper brake performance. 1. Remove the s hroud and the right side cover. (See page 46 for removal proce- dures.) 2. Loosen the parking brake pad a djusting bolt locknut and the parking brak e pad adjusting bol[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 65 Changing the b rake fluid W ARNI NG EWS00471 Make sure that the brake fluid and the fol- lowing parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer. Brake fluid re placement is n ecessary when the following components are replaced during the periodic maintenance or if they are dam- aged or leaking. ● All oil seals of the[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 66 NOT ICE ECS00560 Avoid scratching the skis w hen loading and unloading the snowmobile, when riding in areas with little or no snow, or on sharp edges such as concrete, curbs, e tc. This will wear or damage the skis. To align the skis 1. Turn the handlebar so the ski s face straight ahead. 2. Check the followi[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 67 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. Chec king t he drive tra ck W ARNI NG EWS00490 Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track, or if it has b[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 68 2. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suit- able stand to raise the driv e track off the ground. 3. Start the engine and rotate the driv e track one or two turns. Stop the engine. 4. Check the drive track alignm ent with the slide runners. If the alignment is inco rrect, loosen the lock nut on the left an[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 69 Shifted to left 5. Adjust the drive tra ck deflection to speci - fication. NOT ICE: The right and left ad- justing bolts should be turned an equal amount. [ECS009 70] 6. Tighten the locknu ts to their specified torque. 7. Recheck alig nment and deflection. If nec- essary, repeat steps 3 to 6 until the prop- e[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 70 Shifted to right Shifted to left 5. Adjust the drive track defle ction to speci- fication. NOTI CE: The right and left ad- justing nuts should be turned an equal amount. [ECS0059 2] 6. Recheck align ment and deflection. If nec- essary, repeat steps 3 to 5 until the prop- er adjustment is achieve d. 7. Lower t[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 71 NOT ICE ECS00350 Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operating on ice or hard-packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners. ESU12181 High-profile pattern drive track RX10M T This snowmob ile is originally equi pped with a 57 mm (2.25 in) high-profile pattern drive track specificall y for use in deep snow riding[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 72 RX10R / RX1 0LT RX10MT ESU12221 Replacing a headlight bulb 1. Remove the top cover. (See page 46 for removal procedure s.) 2. Remove the screws, and then remove the headlight access pa nel. 3. Disconnect the hea dlight coupler. 4. Remove the bulb holder cover. 1. Grease nipple 1. Grease nipple 1. Grease nippl[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 73 5. Unhook the bulb holder by pushing it in, then clock wise. 6. Remove the bulb. 7. Install the new bulb, and the n hook the bulb holder onto the headlight unit. NOTICE: Keep oil and your hands away from the glass part of the bulb or its life and illumination will be affect- ed. If the glass is oil stained, t[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 74 ESU12290 Fittings and fasteners Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten - ers. Tighten in prop er sequence and torque if nec- essary. ESU12303 Battery This model is equipped with a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery. There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water. However, th[...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 75 1. Remove the s hroud, the left and right side covers, and the top cover. (See page 46 for removal procedure s.) 2. Remove the headligh t unit bolts, discon- nect the headlight couplers and multi- function meter unit coupler, and then re- move the headlight unit. 3. Unhook the air filter case fas tener and di[...]

Periodic mainte nance and adjustment 76 8. Disconnect the ne gative battery lead. 9. Replace the blown fuse with one of the proper amperage. 1. Spare fuse 2. Fuel injection system fuse 3. Main fuse 1. “ HEAD ” (headlight) fuse 2. “ SIG ” ( signaling system) fuse 3. “ DC TERM ” (auxiliary DC jack) fuse 4. “ IGN ” (ignit ion) fuse 5. [...]

Periodic maintenance a nd adjustment 77 10. Connect the negative b attery lead. 11. Install the air filter case by reversing the removal step s. 12. Connect the headlight couplers and multi-function meter unit c oupler, and then install the headlight unit, m aking sure to fit the slots on its bottom over the projections on its stay. 13. Install the[...]

Troubleshooting 78 ESU12384 Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system ● No fuel supplied to combus tion cham- ber • No fuel in tank: Supply fuel. ↓ • Clogged fuel line: Clean fuel line. ↓ • Clogged injector: Ask a Yamaha deal er to inspect. ● Fuel supplied to comb ustion chamber • Flooded engine: Crank engine o r wipe the [...]

Troubleshooting 79 ● Be sure to pull the lead covers back over the terminals completely. If the termi- nals are exposed, they could come into contact with the frame or a metal part of the snowmobile and this can cause elec - trical system damage or A FIRE HAZ- ARD. NOT ICE ECS00650 Use the connecting leads to jump-start the snowmobile only. Do no[...]

Troubleshooting 80 7. Pull the black ( – ) connecti ng lead cover to expose the termina l through the slit in the cover, and then connect the black ( – ) jumper cable to the black ( – ) connecting lead. 8. Start the engine. 9. Disconnect the black ( – ) jumper cable from the black ( – ) connec ting lead, and then pull th e cover completel[...]

Troubleshooting 81 ● Leaking coolant: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Snowmobile does not m ove ● Malfunctioning V-belt clutch: Ask a Yamaha dealer to i nspect. ● Drive track does not move : Foreign object is caught in the drive track, o r slide runners have melted to the slide metal due to lack of lubrication. ● Tight, loose, or bro ken dr[...]

Storage 82 ESU12433 Long-term storage requires s ome preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. Cleaning Thoroughly clean the snowmobile, insi de and out, to remove the c orrosive salts and acids that can accumulate. Use Yam aha Mud, Grease, and Engine C leaner, or an eq uivalent product, to loosen mud, grease, and grime. Wash with mild [...]

Storag e 83 Surface protection Apply a coat of wax to p ainted surfaces. Apply suitable protectants to the exterior of the en - gine, drive track, and to other metal, plastic, and rubber parts. Battery Remove the battery from the snowmobile. Store it in a cool , dry place that is above 0 ° C (32 ° F), bu t less than 30 ° C (90 ° F). Check the c[...]

Specifications 84 ESU12468 Dimensions: Overall length: RX10L T 3000 m m (11 8.1 in) RX10M T 3335 mm (131 .3 in) RX10R 2805 m m (110. 4 in) Overall width: RX10L T 1225 m m (48 .2 in) RX10M T 1165 mm (45.9 in) RX10R 1225 m m (48. 2 in) Overall heigh t: RX10L T 1160 m m (45 .7 in) RX10M T 1185 mm (46.7 in) RX10R 1160 m m (45. 7 in) Dry weigh t: RX10L [...]

Specifications 85 Drive c hain hous ing oil: Type: SAE 75 W or 80W API G L-3 Ge ar oil Capacity: 0.25 L (0 .26 US q t, 0.22 Im p.qt) Revers e syst em: Yes Prim ary redu ctio n ratio: 3.80 – 1.00 :1 Seco ndary reduc tion ra tio: RX10 LT 38 /23 ( 1. 65) RX10M T 40/20 ( 2.00) RX10 R 38/ 24 ( 1.58 ) Seco ndary reduc tion ra tio [R] : RX10LT 2 .170 RX[...]

Consumer information 86 ESU12480 Identification number records Record the frame serial number, engine serial number (Primary ID), an d key identification number in the s paces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also, record and keep the ID n umbers in a separate place in case the snowmobile is sto- len. Frame se[...]

Consumer information 87 ESU13460 Vehicle Emission Control Infor- mation labe l The Vehicle Em ission Control Information la - bel is affixed at the location in the illustration. This label shows spec ifications related to ex- haust emissions as required by federal law, state law and Environment Canada. 1. V ehicle Emission Control I nf orm ation la[...]

Consumer information 88 ESU12500 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U .S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMIT- ED WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A . hereby warrants that new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased from an autho- rized Yamaha snowmo bile dealer in the con tinental United States will be free from defects in material and workman- ship for the period of time state[...]

Consumer information 89 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WAR- RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT- NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEED THE OBLIGATIONS AND TIME LIM- ITS STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY YAMAHA MOTOR CORPO- RATION, U.S.A. AND EXCLUDED FROM TH[...]

Consumer information 90 Q. What responsibility does my dealer have under this warranty? A. Each Y amaha snowmobile dealer is e xpected to: 1. Completely set up every new machine before sale. 2. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to your sat isfaction at the time of sale, and upon your request at any lat er date. 3. In add[...]

Consumer information 91 ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVI CE (Y.E.S.) U8FP15E0.book Page 91 Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:01 AM[...]

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Index Throttle o verride sy stem (T.O.R.S. ), checking....... ........... ................. ........... .. 51 Tool kit............. ........... ........... ................. .. 46 Transport ing ............... ........... ................. .. 40 Troubles hooting ......... ........... ........... ........ 78 V Valve cl earance.......... ............[...]

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