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OWNER'S MANUAL
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RST90GTY
RST90TFY
8HF-28199-70

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. RST90GTY RST90TFY 8HF-28199-70...
  • Page 2 ESU13152 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
  • Page 3 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use It represents the high degree of craftsmanship without the written permission of and reliability that have made Yamaha a lead- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. er in these fields. is expressly prohibited. This manual will give you an understanding of Printed in Japan.
  • Page 4 Important manual information ESU10151 Particularly important information is distin- guished in this manual by the following nota- tions. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury haz- ards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Storage compartment with storage Location of the important labels ..1 pouch ........25 Tow hitch bracket ......26 Safety information ......5 Fuel ..........26 Suspension ........27 Description ........7 Pre-operation checks ..... 33 Control functions ......10 Pre-operation check list ....
  • Page 6 Contents Drive track and slide runners ..68 Lubrication ........71 Replacing a headlight bulb ... 72 Adjusting the headlight beams ..73 Fittings and fasteners ....74 Battery .......... 74 Replacing a fuse ......75 Troubleshooting ......79 Storage ..........83 Specifications .........
  • Page 7: Location Of The Important Labels

    Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They 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- For CANADA...
  • Page 8 Location of the important labels 5 RST90GT 6 RST90GT 5 RST90TF 6 RST90TF LOAD LIMIT / CHARGE LIMITE 20kg {44lbs} 8FM-24897-01...
  • Page 9 Location of the important labels For EUROPE MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA 20kg {44lbs} 8FM-24897-11 2008 MAX. TOWING FORCE (HOOK) : 1176 N MAX. VERTICAL FORCE (HOOK) : 147 N 8DM-2155B-80 8DM-2191C-00...
  • Page 10 Location of the important labels For RUSSIA 8HP-77761-R0 2008 8DM-2155B-80 MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA 20kg {44lbs} 8FM-24897-11 MAX. TOWING FORCE (HOOK) : 1176 N MAX. VERTICAL FORCE (HOOK) : 147 N 8DM-2191C-00...
  • Page 11: Safety Information

    Be careful where you ride. There may be controls and their function. Consult a obstacles hidden beneath the snow. Stay Yamaha dealer about any control or func- on established trails to minimize your expo- tion you do not understand. sure to hazards. Ride slowly and cautiously Wear protective clothing.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Description

    Description ESU10260 RST90GT 1,2,3,4 5 9 10,11,12 13 RST90TF 1,2,3,4 5 9 10,11,12 13 14 1. Battery 12. Tool kit 2. Main fuse 13. Tail/brake light 3. Fuse box 14. Tow hitch bracket 4. Oil filler cap 15. Slide rail suspension 5.
  • Page 14 Description 2 3 4 18 20 22 24 12 13 14 16 17 19 21 23 25 E LO 1. Brake lever 15. Fuel meter indicator 2. Parking brake lever 16. Self-diagnosis warning indicator 3. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 17. Coolant temperature warning indicator 4.
  • Page 15 Description 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.
  • Page 16: Control Functions

    Control functions ESU10292 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. The various positions are described below. 1. Throttle lever ESU10321 Engine overheating prevention system This model is equipped with a system, which 1. Off prevents overheating when the engine is 2.
  • Page 17: Multi-Function Meter Unit

    Control functions tle valves fail to return to the idle position Trouble when the throttle lever is released. (See page 85 for the clutch engagement speed.) Idling / Running Trouble starting Throttle switch Throttle position Closed Open Open sensor T.O.R.S. Engine will oper- 1.
  • Page 18 Control functions a digital speedometer (which shows the riding speed) a tachometer (which shows the engine speed) an odometer (which shows the total dis- E LO tance traveled) two tripmeters (which show the distance traveled since they were last set to zero) a fuel reserve tripmeter (which shows the distance traveled since the fuel level warn- 1.
  • Page 19 Control functions Push the “SELECT” button to switch the dis- play between the odometer mode “ODO” and The oil change tripmeter will flash only the tripmeter modes “TRIP A” and “TRIP B” in when the snowmobile is stopped. the following order: To return to the previous display mode, ODO →...
  • Page 20: High Beam Indicator Light

    Control functions Push the “RESET” button for approxi- E LO mately 3 seconds. “00000” and “OIL” will flash alternately in the odometer display 3 times, and then the display will return to the previous display mode. Clock 1. Display brightness level To adjust the display brightness Turn the main switch to the off position.
  • Page 21: Low Coolant Temperature Indicator Light

    Control functions ESU10472 Low coolant temperature indi- cator light “ ” The low coolant temperature indicator light comes on when the coolant temperature is low and informs the rider that the snowmobile should be warmed up. After the engine is started, warm it up until the indicator light goes off.
  • Page 22: Fuel Level Warning Indicator

    If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmobile as soon as possible. 1. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 1.
  • Page 23: Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator

    Note the error code, and then have a Yamaha ESU10512 dealer inspect the snowmobile as soon as Coolant temperature warning possible.
  • Page 24: Engine Stop Switch

    Control functions 1. Headlight beam switch “LIGHTS” 1. Warning light “ ” 2. High beam “HI” 2. Self-diagnosis warning indicator “ ” 3. Low beam “LO” 3. Two-digit error code ESU10674 ESU10531 Grip/thumb warmer adjustment Engine stop switch “ ” switch The engine stop switch is used to stop the en- gine in an emergency.
  • Page 25: Auxiliary Dc Jack

    Control functions ESU10691 ESU13260 Auxiliary DC jack Helmet shield heater jack (CAN- The auxiliary DC jack is located in the front ADA) panel and can be used for accessories. The helmet shield heater jack is located on the left side of the handlebar. The auxiliary DC jack cannot be used if the engine is not running.
  • Page 26: Brake Lever

    Control functions ESU10550 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. 1. Parking brake lever To release the parking brake, move the park- ing brake lever to the right.
  • Page 27: Shroud And Covers

    Control functions 1. Pull out. 1. Shroud 2. Slide to “FWD” (forward). 3. Release. 1. Right side cover 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to “REV” (reverse). 3. Release. ECS00072 NOTICE Do not use the shift lever while the snow- mobile is moving, otherwise the drive train could be damaged.
  • Page 28: Drive Guard

    Control functions 1. Top cover 1. Drive guard 2. Drive guard locking pin ESU13310 Drive guard To remove the drive guard EWS00401 Pull out the drive guard locking pin from WARNING the drive guard rear holder. Coming in contact with the rotating V- Lift up the rear of the drive guard as belt or clutch parts can cause severe in- shown, and then pull the guard rearward...
  • Page 29: V-Belt Holders

    Control functions Align the slots in the rear of the drive To change the passenger grip position guard with the projections on the drive Remove the passenger grip adjusting guard rear holder, and then insert the knob by turning it counterclockwise. drive guard locking pin into the holder.
  • Page 30: Backrest

    Control functions 1. Footrest 1. Backrest 2. Screw 2. Backrest adjusting knob To adjust the backrest position ECS00131 NOTICE Pull the backrest adjusting lever upward, and Make sure that the screws are tightened then move the backrest to the desired posi- securely after changing the position of tion.
  • Page 31: Storage Compartment With Storage Pouch

    Control functions ESU13281 Storage compartment with stor- age pouch This snowmobile is equipped with a storage compartment, which includes a storage pouch. Storage compartment ECS00900 NOTICE The bottom of the storage compartment 1. Storage compartment may be hot during or immediately after op- erating the snowmobile.
  • Page 32: Tow Hitch Bracket

    Control functions ESU10861 Before refueling, turn off the engine and Tow hitch bracket be sure that nobody is on the snowmo- This snowmobile is equipped with a tow hitch bile. Never refuel while smoking, or while bracket that is used to install a tow hitch. in the vicinity of sparks, open flames, or Use the tow hitch bracket within the specified other sources of ignition such as the pilot...
  • Page 33: Suspension

    If gasoline spills on your conditions. clothing, change your clothes. If you are not familiar with suspension adjust- ments, have a Yamaha dealer make these Recommended fuel: adjustments. REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE EWS00151...
  • Page 34 Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber yourself. Take the The spring preload setting is determined by shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for measuring distance A, shown in the illustra- any service. tion. The longer distance A is, the higher the spring preload;...
  • Page 35 Control functions 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). 1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob Rebound damping setting: Minimum (soft): 20 click(s) in direction (b)* 1.
  • Page 36 Control functions Center shock absorber Tighten the locknut to the specified torque. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the locknut to the speci- fied torque. [ECS00860] Tightening torque: Locknut: 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf) Rear torsion springs EWS00750 1.
  • Page 37 Control functions ESU13290 ESU11033 Adjusting the compression damping Adjusting the control rods force of the rear shock absorber EWS00770 WARNING (RST90GT) The left and right adjusting nuts must be The compression damping force can be ad- set to the same position. Uneven settings justed by turning the adjusting knob.
  • Page 38 Control functions ting, indicated by red paint; otherwise, they could be damaged, which could lead to an accident or injury. [EWS00173] 1. Spring preload adjusting nut 2. Distance A To increase the spring preload, turn the ad- justing nut in direction (a). To decrease the 1.
  • Page 39: Pre-Operation Checks

    • Make sure that drive guard is tightened securely. Drive guard • Check the drive guard mounts for damage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy- draulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Brake •...
  • Page 40 • Correct if necessary. • Make sure that operation is smooth and spring Throttle lever back to its home position when released. • Check the T.O.R.S. for proper operation. Throttle override system • If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check (T.O.R.S.) vehicle.
  • Page 41: Operation

    If the engine does not start or if it stops Turn the main switch to the start position again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the and release it when the engine starts. snowmobile.
  • Page 42: Break-In

    Learning to ride your snowmobile ing the engine break-in period, immedi- Before you ride, always perform the pre-oper- ately have a Yamaha dealer check the ation checks listed on page 33. The short time snowmobile. spent checking the condition of the snowmo-...
  • Page 43 Operation The beginning operator should select a large As you approach a curve, slow down and be- flat area to become familiar with the snowmo- gin to turn the handlebar in the desired direc- bile. Make sure that this area is free of obsta- tion.
  • Page 44 Operation risk of an accident. Do not try steeper or Riding downhill more difficult inclines until you have de- EWS00240 WARNING veloped your skill on gentle slopes. Use extra caution when applying the brake You should practice first on gentle slopes. Try during a descent.
  • Page 45 Operation the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on the Hard-packed snow running board. This position will make it easi- It can be more difficult to negotiate on hard- er for you to shift your body weight as needed. packed snow as both the skis and drive track do not have as much traction as when the snowmobile is operated on fresh snow.
  • Page 46: Maximizing Drive Track Life

    Maximizing drive track life manufacturer for installation and stud pattern Recommendations recommendations. Track tension Yamaha does not recommend track stud- During initial break-in, the new drive track will ding. tend to stretch quickly as the track settles. Be ESU11392 Driving...
  • Page 47: Stopping The Engine

    Operation Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in re- verse. To select the desired operating position, pull the shift lever out, slide it to “FWD” or to “REV” until it stops, and then release it. NOTICE: Do not shift from “FWD” to “REV”...
  • Page 48: Transporting

    Operation ESU11430 Transporting When transporting your snowmobile on a trail- er or in a truck, observe the following recom- 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.
  • Page 49: Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

    See page 5 for more information about carbon monoxide. ESU11461 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. INITIAL EVERY...
  • Page 50 Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM REMARKS PAGE or 800 km 4000 km (500 mi) (2500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) • Check for leakage. * Exhaust system • Tighten or replace gasket if — necessary.
  • Page 51: General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU11561 General maintenance and lubrication chart INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM REMARKS PAGE or 800 km 4000 km (500 mi) (2500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) • Change (warm engine before Engine oil draining). Every Engine oil filter car- •...
  • Page 52 Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM REMARKS PAGE or 800 km 4000 km (500 mi) (2500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) • Check toe-out. * Steering system • Adjust if necessary. • Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
  • Page 53: Tool Kit

    If you 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. ECS00940 NOTICE 1.
  • Page 54 Periodic maintenance and adjustment To install the shroud Hook the end of the shroud onto the shroud stay, slowly lower it to the original position, and then tighten the fasteners. Fit the projections on the side cover into the slots as shown. 1.
  • Page 55 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Open the zippers on the left and right sides of the handlebar cover, and then re- move the cover. 1. Top cover 2. Main switch coupler To install the top cover 1. Handlebar cover Connect the main switch coupler. 2.
  • Page 56: Checking The Spark Plugs

    Do not at- tempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer for inspection and possible repairs. 1. Spark plug gap You should periodically remove and inspect 2.
  • Page 57: Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU13350 Adjusting the throttle cable free play Remove the shroud and the top cover. (See page 47 for removal procedures.) Remove the headlight unit bolt and the windshield stay bolts on each side of the snowmobile. 1.
  • Page 58: Checking The Throttle Override System (T.o.r.s.)

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Weatherstrip Start the engine. Install the headlight unit bolts and wind- shield stay bolts, and then tighten them to Refer to the “Starting the engine” section on their specified torques. page 35. Tightening torques: Hold the pivot point of the throttle lever Headlight unit bolt: away from the throttle switch by putting 3 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
  • Page 59: Checking The Air Filter

    Yamaha dealer. Operating the snowmobile with a mal- 1. Headlight unit functioning T.O.R.S. could result in Remove the air filter case cover by un- loss of control.
  • Page 60: High-Altitude Settings

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment Place the headlight unit in the original po- sition, making sure to insert the projec- tions on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the bottom of the headlight unit. 1. Fastener Lift up the air filter element frame and check the air filter element.
  • Page 61: Valve Clearance

    20000 km (12000 mi) of op- the area where you bought it, be sure to con- eration. sult a Yamaha dealer. The dealer can tell you if there are any changes necessary for the al- To check the engine oil level titude where you plan to ride.
  • Page 62 Periodic maintenance and adjustment After operating the snowmobile, allow the engine to idle for at least 10 seconds before The engine oil should be between the “H” and turning it off. “L” level marks on the dipstick. Remove the shroud and the right side cover.
  • Page 63 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Remove the oil filler cap, the cylinder head cap, and the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil tank. 1. Right lower cover 2. Screw 3. Bolt 1. Cylinder head cap 1. Bottom panel 2.
  • Page 64 85.) Make sure that no foreign material enters the engine oil tank. [ECS00462] 1. Oil filter cartridge 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.
  • Page 65: Cooling System

    “COLD LEVEL” mark. (See the following and have a Yamaha dealer check the section “Replenishing the coolant” for snowmobile. Continuing to operate more details.) NOTICE: Hard water or...
  • Page 66: V-Belt

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment Remove the coolant reservoir cap and add coolant until it reaches the “COLD If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal- LEVEL” mark. Install the top cover, the right side cover, and the shroud. ESU13372...
  • Page 67 V-belt position reaches 1.5 mm (0.06 in) below the edge of the secondary sheave assembly. Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust- ment. Apply the parking brake before replacing the V-belt.
  • Page 68 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Remove the shroud and the left side cov- er, and then remove the drive guard. (See pages 22 and 47 for removal proce- dures.) Remove the left lower cover. 1. V-belt Remove the V-belt from the secondary sheave assembly and primary sheave assembly.
  • Page 69 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Tighten the V-belt position adjusting Standard V-belt position: bolts. From 1.5 mm (0.06 in) above the edge of the secondary sheave assembly to V-belt position adjusting bolt tightening 0.5 mm (0.02 in) below the edge torque: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf) If the V-belt position is incorrect, adjust it by removing or adding a spacer on each...
  • Page 70: Drive Chain Housing

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU12103 Drive chain housing To check the drive chain housing oil level Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 47 for removal proce- dures.) Remove the dipstick, wipe it off with a clean rag, and then insert it back into the...
  • Page 71: Brake And Parking Brake

    Install the right side cover and the shroud. You could lose braking ability, which Checking the parking brake pads could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha Check the parking brake pads for wear ac- dealer to inspect and repair the brake cording to the following procedure.
  • Page 72 Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock. If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a Yamaha dealer. 1. Parking brake pad locknut ECS00550 2. Parking brake pad adjusting bolt NOTICE 3.
  • Page 73: Skis And Ski Runners

    Changing the brake fluid EWS00471 WARNING Make sure that the brake fluid and the fol- 1. Ski wear limit lowing parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer. Ski runner wear limit: 8 mm (0.3 in) Brake fluid replacement is necessary when...
  • Page 74: Steering System

    Drive track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha Check the drive track for deflection, wear, and dealer. damage.
  • Page 75 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Standard drive track deflection: 20.0–25.0 mm (0.79–0.98 in) If the deflection is incorrect, adjust the drive track. Adjusting the drive track Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suit- able stand to raise the drive track off the ground.
  • Page 76 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Shifted to left Drive track Shifted to Shifted to left alignment right Right adjust- Turn in Turn out ing nut 1. Forward 2. Gap 3. Slide runner 4. Drive track 1. Left adjusting nut 5. Slide metal 2.
  • Page 77: Lubrication

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Slide runner 1. Lubrication point 2. Wear limit height Slide runner wear limit height: 10.5 mm (0.41 in) ECS00350 NOTICE Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operating on ice or hard-packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners. ESU12193 1.
  • Page 78: Replacing A Headlight Bulb

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment Unhook the headlight unit as shown, then lift it up and move it forward, away from the handlebar. NOTICE: Be careful not to scratch the snowmobile when mov- ing the headlight unit. [ECS00920] 1. Lubrication point 1.
  • Page 79: Adjusting The Headlight Beams

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Bulb holder 10. Fit the weatherstrip on the headlight unit Install a new bulb, and then hook the bulb into the recess in the top of the air filter holder onto the headlight unit. NOTICE: case cover.
  • Page 80: Fittings And Fasteners

    Always shield your eyes when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery...
  • Page 81: Replacing A Fuse

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU13421 Replacing a fuse EWS00550 WARNING Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrong fuse could cause electrical system dam- age or A FIRE HAZARD. ECS00631 NOTICE Be sure to turn the main switch to the off 1.
  • Page 82 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Disconnect the negative battery lead by removing the bolt. 1. Oil tank breather hose clamp 2. Oil tank breather hose 1. Negative battery lead Lift up the air filter case, disconnect the ISC (Idle Speed Control) unit inlet hose 10.
  • Page 83 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Specified fuses: Main fuse: 40.0 A Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A Ignition fuse: 15.0 A Headlight fuse: 20.0 A Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse: 1 6 2 3 4 5 3.0 A Helmet shield heater jack fuse: RST90GT 3.0 A (CAN) RST90TF 3.0 A (CAN)
  • Page 84 3 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf) Windshield stay bolt: 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf) 17. Install the top cover, the left and right side covers, and the shroud. If the fuse immediately blows again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile.
  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Clean fuel line. Compression ↓ Insufficient • Clogged injector: • Loose cylinder head nuts: Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Tighten nuts properly. Fuel supplied to combustion chamber ↓ • Flooded engine: • Worn or damaged gasket: Crank engine or wipe the spark plugs Replace gasket.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting 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.
  • Page 87 Pull the black (–) connecting lead cover Faulty wire connections: Check connec- to expose the terminal through the slit in tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. the cover, and then connect the black (–) Discharged battery: Charge battery or see jumper cable to the black (–) connecting...
  • Page 88 Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly Worn or damaged V-belt: Replace the V- belt or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions: Ask a Yamaha dealer to in- spect.
  • Page 89: Storage

    In areas where oxygen- For snowmobiles equipped with a wind- ated fuel (gasohol) is used, consult a Yamaha shield: Do not use strong cleaners or dealer. hard sponges as they will cause dulling Chassis or scratching.
  • Page 90 NOTICE: Always keep the battery charged. Storing a dis- charged battery can cause permanent bat- tery damage. [ECS00691] Before installing the battery, have a Yamaha dealer inspect and fully charge it.
  • Page 91: Specifications

    Specifications ESU12466 Fuel: Type: REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE Dimensions: ONLY Overall length: Minimum pump octane (R+M)/2: RST90GT 3195 mm (125.8 in) (CAN) RST90GT 86 (CAN) RST90GT 3210 mm (126.4 in) (FIN)(SWE) RST90TF 86 (CAN) RST90TF 3210 mm (126.4 in) Minimum research octane: Overall width: RST90GT 91 (FIN)(SWE) RST90GT 1225 mm (48.2 in) (CAN)
  • Page 92 Specifications Number of teeth: Fuel tank capacity: RST90GT 35.6 L (9.41 US gal, 7.83 Imp.gal) Transmission: (CAN) Clutch type: RST90GT 38.3 L (10.12 US gal, Automatic centrifugal engagement 8.43 Imp.gal) (FIN)(SWE) Overall reduction ratio: RST90TF 35.6 L (9.41 US gal, 7.83 Imp.gal) RST90GT 6.44–1.70 :1 (CAN) (CAN) RST90GT 7.41–1.95 :1 (FIN)(SWE)
  • Page 93 Specifications High beam indicator light: Warning light: Low coolant temperature indicator light:...
  • Page 94: Consumer Information

    Record the frame serial number, engine serial number (Primary ID), and key identification number in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also, record and keep the ID numbers in a separate place in case the snowmobile is sto- len.
  • Page 95 Yamaha dealer has the special tools, techniques, and spare parts necessary for proper repair of your snowmobile. Always consult your Yamaha dealer if you are in doubt as to proper specifications and/or maintenance procedures. Occasionally, print- ing errors or production changes will result in incorrect documentation in this manual.
  • Page 96 Index Air filter, checking........53 Location of the important labels ....1 Auxiliary DC jack ........19 Low coolant temperature indicator light ... 15 Lubrication..........71 Backrest ........... 24 Battery............74 Main switch ..........10 Brake and parking brake ......65 Multi-function meter unit ......
  • Page 97 Index Throttle cable free play, adjusting .... 51 Throttle lever ..........10 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ..10 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.), checking..........52 Tool kit............47 Tow hitch bracket ........26 Transporting ..........42 Troubleshooting ........79 Valve clearance........55 V-belt............
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