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OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. FX10RTRSZ FX10XTZ LIT-12628-02-87 8HK-28199-11...
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ESU10041 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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1st Edition, April 2009 All rights reserved. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship Any reprinting or unauthorized use and reliability that have made Yamaha a lead- without the written permission of er in these fields. Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
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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.
Contents Riding your snowmobile ....33 Location of the important labels ..1 Maximizing drive track life .... 37 Driving .......... 38 Safety information ......5 Stopping the engine ..... 39 Transporting ......... 39 Description ........7 Periodic maintenance and Control functions ......
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Contents Troubleshooting ......70 Storage ..........73 Specifications ......... 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...
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- 9 10...
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Location of the important labels 3 FX10RTRS TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT DRIVE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY 1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 200 cm³ (6.8 oz) 2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE 200 cm³ 2.
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Location of the important labels ATTENTION NOTICE 8ET-2815K-10 8ET-2815K-00 8GL-77763-E1 8 FX10XT 88C-77769-00...
Location of the important labels 11 FX10XT 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. 3JK-82377-10 11 FX10RTRS WARNING...
Become familiar with all of the operating This snowmobile is designed to carry the controls and their function. Consult a OPERATOR ONLY. Passengers are pro- Yamaha dealer about any control or func- hibited. Carrying a passenger can cause tion you do not understand. loss of control.
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Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked cessories or offer other modifications for snow require much longer stopping distanc- Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position es. Be alert, plan ahead and begin deceler- to test the products that these aftermarket ating early.
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Description 1 2 3 4 13 14 15 16 1. Brake lever 14. Self-diagnosis warning indicator “ ” 2. Parking brake lever 15. Speedometer 3. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 16. Odometer/tripmeter/engine speed meter 4. Headlight beam switch 17. Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level in- dicator 5.
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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.
Control functions ESU10292 Main switch The main switch controls the ignition and lighting systems. The various positions are described below. 1. Throttle lever ESU10346 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) EWS00041 1. Off WARNING 2. On If the T.O.R.S. is activated, make sure that 3.
“84” will flash in the The grip warmer level is initially displayed for meter display. If this occurs, have a Yamaha 5 seconds, then the display switches to the dealer check the system as soon as possible.
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.
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Control functions Grip/thumb warmer level indicator When the grip warmer side of the 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...
If the oil level warning indicator and the warn- 1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ” ing light still remain on, have a Yamaha dealer 2. Warning light “ ” check the snowmobile. 3. Fuel meter...
Note the error code, and then have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmobile as soon as possible. NOTICE: Do not continue to operate the engine longer than neces- sary if there is an error code to avoid pos- sible engine damage.
Control functions 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. 1. Headlight beam switch “LIGHTS” 2. High beam “HI” 3. Low beam “LO” ESU10674 Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch...
Control functions ESU10581 Parking brake lever When parking the snowmobile or starting the engine, apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left. 1. Shift lever 1. Parking brake lever To release the parking brake, move the park- ing brake lever to the right.
Control functions ESU10722 ECS00830 Shroud and covers NOTICE Securely fasten the shroud and covers before Never run the engine with the V-belt re- operating the snowmobile. (See page 44 for moved. Clutch components can be dam- removal and installation procedures.) aged.
Control functions 1. Storage pouch 1. Drive guard To remove the storage pouch Align the slots in the rear of the drive Unhook the swivel hook from the storage guard with the projections on the drive pouch bracket, and then pull out the storage guard rear holder, and then insert the pouch as shown.
Control functions Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the When installing the storage pouch, make sure filler tube. Because fuel expands when it that the swivel hook is securely hooked onto heats up, heat from the engine or the sun the bracket.
Handle gasoline with care. If you are not familiar with suspension adjust- Never siphon gasoline by mouth. If you ments, have a Yamaha dealer make these should swallow some gasoline or inhale a adjustments. lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline...
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Control functions the spring preload and thereby soften the ESU12553 Adjusting the air pressure of the front suspension, turn the adjusting nut in di- shock absorbers (FX10RTRS) rection (b). EWS00730 WARNING The air pressure of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting.
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Control functions Lift the front of the snowmobile onto a rapidly, check to make sure that the suitable stand to raise the skis off the pump is properly connected and tight- ground. ened onto the air valve. To decrease the Remove the air valve cap from the shock air pressure, push the black bleed valve absorber.
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Control functions FX10RTRS When removing the connector, the sound of air escaping may be heard, but this is from the pump hose, not the shock absorber. Install the air valve cap. If the front shock absorber bottoms too easily or rolls too much during cornering, increase the air pressure by 34 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm², 5 psi).
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Control functions To increase the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting knob in direction (a). To de- The damping forces will not decrease past the crease the rebound damping force, turn the minimum levels even if the adjusting knobs adjusting knob in direction (b). are turned out more than the minimum set- FX10RTRS tings.
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Control functions Spring preload setting*: Minimum (soft): FX10RTRS 75.4 mm (2.97 in) FX10XT 106.1 mm (4.18 in) Standard: FX10RTRS 84.4 mm (3.32 in) FX10XT 122.1 mm (4.81 in) Maximum (hard): FX10RTRS 91.4 mm (3.60 in) FX10XT 132.1 mm (5.20 in) * Distance A changes 1.5 mm (0.06 in) with each full turn of the adjusting nut.
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Control functions Center shock absorber Rebound damping force setting: To increase the compression damping force, Minimum (soft): turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To 20 click(s) in direction (b)* Standard: decrease the compression damping force, 11 click(s) in direction (b)* turn the adjusting screw in direction (b).
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Control functions 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) To increase the rebound damping force, turn 1.
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Control functions 1. Red paint area 2. Adjustable range 3. Standard position 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] Locknut tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)
• 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 •...
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• Check the deflection. • Adjust if necessary. Drive track • Check for wear and damage. • If necessary, have a Yamaha dealer replace track. • Check for wear and damage. Slide runners • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer replace slide runners.
2. Off position the engine does not start or if it stops again, Turn the main switch to the start position ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snow- and release it when the engine starts. mobile. NOTICE: Release the switch immedi- an engine overheating prevention system, ately after the engine starts.
After 800 km (500 mi) of operation, the engine 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. 1. Start ESU11333 Riding your snowmobile...
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Operation Pay particular attention to the safety informa- Braking tion on page 5. EWS00220 WARNING Please read all warning and notice labels on Many surfaces such as ice and hard- your snowmobile. Also, read the Snowmobil- packed snow require much longer stop- er’s Safety Handbook that is supplied with ping distances.
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Operation Improper riding techniques such as abrupt throttle changes, excessive 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 the turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or steer to the outside of the turn.
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Operation pens, steer in the direction of the slide if there are no obstacles in your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in the direction you wish to travel. If your snowmobile starts to tip, steer down the hill to regain balance.
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 sure to correct the track tension and align- ment frequently.
Operation ESU13221 Driving EWS00300 WARNING Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA- TION” section on page 5 and the “Riding your snowmobile” section on page 33 carefully before operating the snowmo- bile. 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to “FWD” (forward). Make sure that the engine is warmed up 3.
Operation Squeeze the throttle lever slowly to start for your snowmobile is best. This will help out. keep foreign objects out of the cooling Turn the handlebar in the desired direc- vents, and also help protect the snowmo- tion. bile against damage from debris on the Squeeze the brake lever to stop the road.
Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services. 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...
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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 breather hose for cracks Crankcase breather or damage. — system • Replace if necessary. •...
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- •...
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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) Skis and ski run- • Check for wear and damage. ners • Replace if necessary. •...
Insert the projection on the rear of the tempt to diagnose such problems yourself. side cover into the slot in the fuel tank Instead, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha side cover and insert the projections on dealer for inspection and possible repairs.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment is too long, overheating and engine damage ECS00382 NOTICE may result. If the reach is too short, spark plug Make sure that the spark plug caps are se- fouling and poor performance may result. Al- curely installed. Otherwise the spark plug so, if the reach is too short, carbon will form on caps could be damaged due to engine vi- the exposed threads resulting in combustion...
Yamaha dealer. Operating the snowmobile with a mal- functioning T.O.R.S. could result in loss of control.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Remove the shroud, the left side cover, and the right side cover. (See page 44 for removal procedures.) Remove the headlight unit stay quick fas- teners and disconnect the air tempera- ture sensor coupler. 1. Air filter case cover Lift up the air filter element frame and check the air filter element.
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.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Remove 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. Start the engine, warm it up for 10–15 minutes, and then turn it off.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler cap. Connect the oil level gauge coupler. Install the right side cover and the shroud. To change the engine oil (with or without oil fil- ter cartridge replacement) Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
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10. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. 1. Cylinder head cap 1. Oil filter cartridge An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer. 1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) 11. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O- Place an oil pan under the engine to col- ring of the new oil filter cartridge.
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15. Start the engine, warm it up for several ning, immediately turn the engine off minutes, and then turn it off. and have a Yamaha dealer check the 16. Add sufficient oil of the recommended snowmobile. Continuing to operate type to raise it to the “H” level mark on the the engine under such conditions dipstick.
WARNING and corrosion. If water has been add- Do not remove the radiator cap when the ed to the coolant, have a Yamaha deal- engine is hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam er check the antifreeze content of the may be blown out under pressure, which coolant as soon as possible, other- could cause serious injury.
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Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches the “FULL” mark. Install the coolant reservoir cap. Check for any coolant leakage. Install the shroud. If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal- 1. Coolant reservoir cap...
To check the V-belt Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust- Remove the shroud and the left side cov- ment. er, and then remove the drive guard.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Secondary sliding sheave 2. Secondary fixed sheave Pull the V-belt up over the secondary fixed sheave. 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 1.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 10. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave. 1. Secondary sliding sheave 2. Secondary fixed sheave 11. Install the V-belt between the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves. 1.
Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake Recommended drive chain oil: system.
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If the brake does not provide proper braking the parking brake pads reach the wear performance, inspect the brake for wear or limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace brake fluid leakage. (See the following section them. for more details.)
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WARNING Parking brake pad to brake disc clear- Make sure that the brake fluid and the fol- ance (a) + (b): lowing parts are replaced by a Yamaha 1.5–2.0 mm (0.059–0.079 in) dealer. Tighten the parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut.
1. Ski wear limit fore measuring or aligning. Ski runner wear limit: If the alignment is not correct, consult a 8 mm (0.3 in) Yamaha dealer. Ski wear limit: ESU12151 13 mm (0.5 in) Steering system Check the handlebar for excessive free play.
Check the drive track deflection, and check the track for wear and damage. Adjust or replace if necessary. (See the fol- If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha lowing section for more details.) dealer. ESU12174 Drive track and slide runners...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners. If the alignment is incorrect, Measure the gap between the slide runner align the drive track by turning the left and and the edge of the track window. Measure right adjusting nuts.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment Shifted to right Recheck alignment and deflection. If nec- essary, repeat steps 3 to 5 until the prop- er adjustment is achieved. Lower the snowmobile to the ground. Tighten the rear axle nut. Rear axle nut tightening torque: 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf) Slide runners Check the slide runners for wear and dam-...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment FX10RTRS EWS00511 WARNING Do not grease the throttle cable because it could become frozen, which could cause loss of control. Apply a dab of grease onto the cable end only. Lubricants: Brake lever: Silicone grease Other lubrication points: Low-temperature grease 1.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and Turn the headlight beam adjusting screw then remove the burnt-out bulb. in or out to adjust the headlight beams. To lower the headlight beams, turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direc- tion (a).
A FIRE HAZARD. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. ECS00631 Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the NOTICE battery as soon as possible if it seems to have Be sure to turn the main switch to the off discharged.
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Connect the negative battery lead. Install the right side cover and the shroud. If the fuse immediately blows again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile. 1. “IGN” (ignition) fuse 2. “S/H” (helmet shield heater jack) fuse 3. “FAN” (radiator fan) fuse 4.
Clean fuel line. 1. Throttle switch connector ↓ Compression • Clogged injector: Insufficient Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. • Loose cylinder head nuts: Fuel supplied to combustion chamber Tighten nuts properly. • Flooded engine: ↓ Crank engine or wipe the spark plugs •...
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(+) terminal Faulty wire connections: Check connec- of the booster battery. tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. Connect the black (–) jumper cable to the Discharged battery: Charge battery or negative (–) terminal of the booster bat- see “Discharged battery”...
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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.
(gaso- the fuel increases the chance for water to en- line), rust removers or inhibitors, brake ter the engine. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Engine fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte. Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to...
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Apply a coat of wax to painted surfaces. Apply that you have your snowmobile checked and suitable protectants to the exterior of the en- tuned by a Yamaha dealer. The dealer has gine, drive track, and to other metal, plastic, the experience and training to help you get and rubber parts.
Specifications ESU12468 Type: Internal drive type Width: Dimensions: 381 mm (15.0 in) Overall length: Deflection: FX10RTRS 2805 mm (110.4 in) FX10RTRS 30.0–35.0 mm (1.18–1.38 in) FX10XT 3045 mm (119.9 in) FX10XT 25.0–30.0 mm (0.98–1.18 in) Overall width: Length on ground: 1180 mm (46.5 in) FX10RTRS 810 mm (31.9 in) Overall height:...
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Specifications Fuel tank capacity: 27.7 L (7.32 US gal, 6.09 Imp.gal) Engine oil quantity: With oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.2 L (3.38 US qt, 2.82 Imp.qt) Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.0 L (3.17 US qt, 2.64 Imp.qt) Total amount: 3.9 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt) Brake: Type:...
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.
Consumer information ESU13460 Vehicle Emission Control Infor- mation label 1. Vehicle Emission Control Information label The Vehicle Emission 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.
WARRANTY PERIOD: WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer any remain- 1. All Yamaha snowmobiles shall be warranted for a ing warranty from the original purchaser to any subse- term of one (1) year from the date of purchase, plus quent purchaser, it is imperative that the machine be a special early-season extension (if applicable).
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Post Office Box 6555 specified in the Owner’s Manual? Cypress, California 90630 A. No. The warranty on a new Yamaha cannot be “voided” or “canceled.” However, if a particular failure is caused by operation or maintenance other than as shown in the Owner’s Manual, that failure may not be...
If the dealer is not able to do so, he is expected to contact Yamaha Motor If you should move after you have purchased your new Corporation, U.S.A., for clarification or assistance.
Consumer information ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)
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Index Low coolant temperature indicator light ... 12 Air filter, checking........47 Lubrication..........65 Battery............67 Main switch ..........10 Brake and parking brake ......59 Brake lever ..........16 Oil level warning indicator ......14 Break-in............ 33 Parking brake lever ........17 Center and rear shock absorbers, or rear Part locations ..........
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Index Valve clearance........49 V-belt............56 Vehicle Emission Control Information label ............78...
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