Engine Oil ..........11 Consumer Information........25 Carburetor ..........13 Reference Information Write the appropriate information for your Yamaha Snowmobile in the spaces below. Always use these numbers when referring to your snowmobile. Model: __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: _________________________________________ Vehicle Identification Number: _______________________________...
This Operator’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of the snowmobile and must remain with the snowmobile at the time of resale. If the snowmobile changes ownership more than once, contact Yamaha Customer Service (refer to page 27 for the contact information) for proper registration information. This manual was pre- pared by the Product Service and Warranty Department of Yamaha.
Getting Ready to Safely Operate the Snoscoot ES Second, you must check several things NOTE: This section and Operating every time before the engine is started: the Snoscoot ES section must be read and explained to the youth/ A. Make sure the brake lever works operator by the owner/parent/guard- properly (moves freely) by pulling ian.
Operating the Snoscoot ES You must be a responsible, careful, and C. Never drive the snowmobile faster considerate snowmobile operator at all than a safe speed. Do not drive too times. Your safety is our concern and close to roads, buildings, trees, other must always be yours.
0744-926 These numbers are required by the dealer to complete warranty claims properly. No warranty will be allowed by Yamaha if either the ESN or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way.
Expansion room rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for a must be maintained in the tank particu- checkup and oil change. This service is at...
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1. On the snowmobile to be jump-started, slide any terminal boots away. ! WARNING Any time service is performed on a bat- tery, the following must be observed: keep sparks, open flame, cigarettes, or any other flame away. Always wear safety glasses.
Operating Instructions Starting and Stopping 6. Using the electric start feature, rotate the key to the START position; then Engine when the engine starts, release the key. ! WARNING CAUTION Never allow anyone to stand in front Do not continuously run the starter of the snowmobile at any time, espe- for more than 5 seconds at a time.
Maintenance Engine Oil 4. If steps 1-3 were followed and the oil level is not within the operating NOTE: After the engine break-in range, add or remove the recom- period, the engine oil should be mended engine oil through the oil changed every 100 operating hours (6 stick tube.
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If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- mobile dealer for this service. This ZR-234 service is at the discretion and ! WARNING expense of the snowmobile owner.
(positive engine performance emissions, to positive and negative to negative) Yamaha recommends that any changes in for a short period of time with the internal carburetor calibration be made by charger connected. After 10-15 min- utes, disconnect the booster battery an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer;...
To help prevent cold weather Yamaha recommends that the in-line fuel fouling, make sure to thoroughly warm up filter be checked once a month. The filter the engine before operating.
2. If the throttle cable needs to be ! WARNING adjusted, locate the throttle cable in- line adjuster next to the steering Use only Yamaha-approved DOT 4 post; then adjust the in-line adjuster brake fluid. Never substitute or mix different types or grades of brake until the governor arm (A) starts to fluid.
2. Accelerate; then compress brake lever ately take the snowmobile to an autho- to decelerate to a stop. rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this ser- NOTE: Lightly apply the brake lever vice is at the discretion and expense of to come to an easy stop;...
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If the track is too loose, it may slap against the tunnel causing wear, or it may ratchet on the track drive sprockets. Yamaha recommends that the track ten- sion be checked once a month and adjusted accordingly. ! WARNING Track tension must be properly main- tained.
Steering Alignment To maintain positive steering characteris- tics, Yamaha recommends that the ski Visually examine the steering alignment wear bars be checked once a week and by placing the handlebar in the straight- replaced if worn to 1/2 of original diame- ahead position and checking to be sure ter.
Recoil Starter Air 1. Position the snowmobile on a level floor so the headlight is approxi- Vents mately 8 m (25 ft) from an aiming It is important for proper engine cooling surface (wall or similar surface). that the air vents located on the recoil ...
6. Change the oil. nent deterioration. Yamaha recommends the following procedure to prepare the 7. Tighten all screws, nuts, and cap snowmobile for storage.
All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive from an authorized Yamaha dealer in the belts, slide runners, and tracks. customer’s country of residence (United States or Canada) and registered with THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSI-...
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WARRANTY EXTENSION Thirty (30) months from the original pur- A special warranty extension is available chase date. for all new Yamaha snowmobiles pur- chased between May 1 and November 30. WARRANTY TRANSFER: To trans- All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased fer any remaining warranty from the...
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Q. Whom should I contact if I have fur- is compiled from the purchase registra- ther questions about this warranty? tions sent to Yamaha by the selling dealer A. Your Yamaha snowmobile dealer at the time of your purchase. If you...
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CANADIAN CUSTOMERS: This will ensure that Yamaha has an up- to-date registration record in accordance Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. with federal law. Customer Relations Department 480 Gordon Baker Rd. Toronto, Ontario M2H 3B4 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) FOR U.S.A. CUSTOMERS...
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(YPP) FOR CANADIAN • With Yamaha Protection Plus, Yamaha is ready to step in to make CUSTOMERS any needed repairs (excluding those No one else offers you the superior engi- repairs due to normal wear or aging) neering, style and performance you enjoy using genuine parts and factory with your Yamaha.
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