Table of Contents Foreword ..........2 Varying Altitude Operation ....16 General Information ......3-12 Lubrication........17-19 Snowmobile Identification ....3 Chain Case ........17 Control Locations ........ 3 Rear Suspension ......19 Gasoline — Oil........3 Maintenance........20-39 Engine Break-In ........4 Periodic Maintenance Checklist..
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SELF AND OTHERS. Parts and Accessories When in need of replacement parts, oil, or accessories for your Yamaha Snowmo- bile, be sure to only use GENUINE YAMAHA PARTS, OIL, AND ACCESSO- RIES. Only genuine Yamaha parts, oil, and accessories are engineered to meet the standards and requirements of your Yamaha Snowmobile.
Drive with caution, observe all state and local regulations, and respect the rights of others. ISMA members like Yamaha do their part to improve trails, sponsor events, and generally support the sport of snowmobiling. As a member of the National Snowmobile Foundation, Yamaha promotes snowmobiling through educa- tion, charity, and research programs.
If production information. The Engine the complete engine must be replaced, Serial Number (ESN) is stamped into the ask the dealer to notify Yamaha for cor- crankcase of the engine. rect registration information. Control Locations Shown are the typical control locations for Yamaha snowmobiles.
Expansion room during the engine break-in period, must be maintained in the tank particu- immediately have a Yamaha dealer larly if the tank is filled with cold gaso- check the snowmobile. line and then moved to a warm area.
LOW down. If unable to either determine or TEMP display will go out. remedy the problem, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmo- CAUTION bile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion It is extremely important that the and expense of the snowmobile owner.
RPM. This value is reset each time a code has been activated, take the snow- the ignition key is turned off. mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- With the clock mode selected by pressing mobile dealer for service. If not under...
Code Trouble Handlebar Tilt P0233 Fuel pump relay circuit The handlebar can be adjusted to the P0261 Cylinder 1 injector circuit low operator’s preference. To adjust the han- P0262 Cylinder 1 injector circuit high dlebar, use the following procedure: P0264 Cylinder 2 injector circuit low 1.
Operating the snowmobile in dusty Jump-Starting conditions will result in severe engine NOTE: Yamaha does not recom- damage. mend jump-starting a snowmobile Cooling System with a dead battery but rather to These snowmobiles are equipped with a remove the battery, service it, and correctly charge it;...
2. Inspect the battery for any signs of electrolyte leaks, loose terminals, or bulging sides. Leaking or bulging battery cases may indicate a frozen or shorted battery. ! WARNING If any of these conditions exist, DO NOT attempt to jump-start, boost, or charge the battery.
NOTE: If operating on ice or hard- clutch should be disassembled, cleaned, packed snow conditions, it is recom- and inspected by an authorized Yamaha mended that Ice Scratchers be Snowmobile dealer after every 4000 km installed to reduce wear strip wear (2500 miles) or seasonally, whichever and engine overheating.
2. With the engine at idle (under 2500 1. Remove the hairpin clip from the pin RPM) and the snowmobile at a com- located at the front of the access plete stop, press and release the panel. Remove the thumb screw reverse switch button.
Removable Seat To remove the seat, remove the Torx- head screw from the underside of the seat; then lift on the back of the seat and move it up and rearward to remove it. CAUTION Prior to removing the seat, lift the rear of the seat and disconnect the seat heater harness connector.
It is imperative that the brake system be 3. If the brake fluid is below the high checked for wear and proper operation brake fluid mark, add Yamaha- and that all safety checks found in the approved DOT 4 brake fluid until...
If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmobile to an Starting and Stopping authorized Yamaha Snowmobile Engine dealer for inspection and service. This 1. Move the emergency stop switch to service is at the discretion and the UP or RUN position.
4. If the throttle control lever operates components. These changes affect drive properly, rotate the ignition key to train components. Have a Yamaha dealer the RUN position and go through perform altitude-related service. normal starting procedures.
NOTE: Adding lubricant can be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so. If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- mobile dealer for this service. This YM-102 service is at the discretion and ...
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If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- 7. Fill the chain case with 355 ml (12 bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- oz) of Yamaha Synthetic Chain mobile dealer for this service. This Lube.
This is only to aid in the instal- lation of the actuator. NOTE: Yamaha recommends that Low-Temp Grease be used for this procedure. 1. Using Handlebar Stand or Steering Post Stand or a suitable substitute, lay the snowmobile on its left side.
Gasoline Additives Fuel de-icer can be used for all models. Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer should also be added to the last tank of gasoline before storage. Fuel Pickup Valves If ever there is a restricted fuel flow and a...
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1.7 kg-m engine a second time, take the snow- (12 ft-lb). mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for service. 7. Install the engine oil drain screw with a new gasket. Tighten the screw 14.
If the owner does 2. Remove the negative battery cable not feel qualified, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- and ground wire; then remove the mobile dealer for this service. This positive cable.
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B. When using a constant-current battery charger, use the follow- ing Battery Charging Chart. CAUTION Never exceed the standard charging rate. ! WARNING An overheated battery could explode 0747-528 causing severe injury death. ! WARNING Always monitor charging times and charge rates carefully.
Fuses 9. Place the battery into position in the snowmobile; then coat the battery Fuses protect the snowmobile electrical posts and cable ends with a light system from overloading. If electrical coat of multi-purpose grease. parts in the snowmobile are not working, the system may have been overloaded and CAUTION caused a blown fuse.
DOT 4 brake fluid until blow, take the snowmobile to an autho- the fluid is at the recommended rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for ser- level. Install and secure the reservoir vice. If not under warranty, this service is cover. Do not allow moisture to con- at the discretion and expense of the taminate the brake system.
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If the owner does high brake fluid mark; then install and not feel qualified, take the snowmo- secure the cover. Remove the tube bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- from the bleeder valve. mobile dealer for this service. This Checking/Changing Brake service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
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NOTE: When installing new brake pads, always install them as a set. Never install just one pad or use brake pads which have been used in another snowmobile. 1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cover; then remove most of the brake fluid from the reservoir.
NOTE: Drive belts should be pur- 2. Loosen the jam nut. chased from an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer, as Yamaha drive 3. Turn the chain tension adjustment belts are made to exact specifica- bolt clockwise until it is finger tight;...
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If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for this service. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
Excessive necessary. wear to the idler wheels, drive lugs, and track will occur if the track is improperly aligned. Yamaha recommends that the track alignment be checked once a week or whenever the track tension is adjusted. Checking Track Alignment...
Suspension responsibility of the owner. Take the snow- The suspension should be adjusted for mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmo- the operational needs and riding prefer- bile dealer for this service. This service is ence of the operator.
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If any one of these conditions is detected, replacement is necessary. Take the snow- mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmo- bile dealer for this service. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
Adjusting Skid Frame Rear Shock (FOX QS3) To adjust the damping, use the adjust- ment lever located above the EVOL chamber on the shock. Three settings may be chosen: 1, 2, or 3. SNO-595 To rotate an adjusting cam, use the spark plug wrench from the tool kit.
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Removing/Installing NOTE: There should be an “aver- Headlight Bulb age” operating load on the snowmo- bile when adjusting headlight aim. NOTE: The bulb portion of headlight 2. Measure the distance from the floor is fragile. HANDLE WITH CARE. When to midpoint of the headlight.
SNO-681A To maintain positive steering characteris- Installing (Dual) tics, Yamaha recommends that the ski wear 1. Position the wear bar with the car- bars be checked before each use and bide (A) on the inside of ski and...
Take the snowmobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for this ser- vice. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner. 0749-261 5.
Belt Position Adjustment take the snowmobile to an autho- More than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Remove a rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for above the edge spacer this service. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snow- 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) above the No adjustment edge to 0.5 mm (0.02 in.)
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DRIVE CLUTCH/DRIVEN 4. If offset adjustment needs to be made, remove the driven clutch and CLUTCH OFFSET add shims (p/n 8JP-RA449-00: 2 If premature drive belt wear is experienced mm, 8JP-RA448-00: 1 mm) to or if the drive belt turns over, offset must be increase the offset or remove shims checked.
13. If possible, store the snowmobile 5. Fill the gas tank to its rated capacity; indoors. Raise the track off the floor then add Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer to by blocking up the back end making the gas tank following directions on sure the snowmobile is secure.
All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased to normal wear or routine maintenance from an authorized Yamaha dealer in the including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive customer’s country of residence (United belts, slide runners, and tracks.
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Q. Will the warranty be void or can- STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO celed if I do not operate or maintain PROVINCE. my new Yamaha exactly as speci- fied in the Operator’s Manual? SPECIAL EARLY-SEASON WARRANTY EXTENSION A. No. The warranty on a new Yamaha cannot be “voided”...
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Yamaha by the selling dealer request at any later date. at the time of your purchase. If you should move after you have purchased 3.
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