Yamaha Apex RX10GTY, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL RX10GTY RX10LTGTY 8GD 28199 13 LIT 12628 02 73 ESU10012 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...ESU10041 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U8GD13E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 3: ...at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies between your snowmobile and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWS00670 Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowmobile Do not attempt to operate this snowmobile until you have attained adequate knowledge of its con trols and operating features Regular inspect...

Page 4: ...ety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING EWS00021 A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa tion which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE ECS00011 A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the snowmobile or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make pro cedures easier or clearer U8GD13E0 ...

Page 5: ...ud and covers 19 Drive guard 20 V belt holders 20 Storage compartment 20 Fuel 21 Suspension 22 Pre operation checks 27 Pre operation check list 27 Operation 29 Starting the engine 29 Break in 30 Riding your snowmobile 30 Maximizing drive track life 34 Driving 34 Stopping the engine 35 Transporting 36 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 37 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...

Page 6: ...and fasteners 66 Battery 66 Replacing a fuse 67 Troubleshooting 70 Storage 74 Specifications 76 Consumer information 78 Identification number records 78 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY 79 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 82 U8GD13E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 7: ... 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 er U8GD13E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 8: ...Location of the important labels 2 3 5 6 7 RX10LTGT 4 8HA 77762 E0 NOTICE 8ET 2815K 00 ATTENTION 8ET 2815K 10 U8GD13E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 9: ...n the vehicle properly in creases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 27 for a list of pre operation checks Apply the parking brake before starting the engine Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake applied This may over heat the brake disc and reduce braking abil ity While using your snowmobile This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on public streets roads ...

Page 10: ... decision 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 Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these aftermarket companies produce Therefore Yamaha can ...

Page 11: ...recovery tank 4 Coolant reservoir 5 Fuse box 6 Main fuse 7 Oil filler cap 8 Idle adjusting screw 9 Storage compartment 10 Tool kit 11 Tail brake light 12 Slide rail suspension 13 Drive track 14 V belt holder U8GD13E0 book Page 5 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 12: ...mer level indicator rear shock absorber compression damping level indicator and thumb warmer level indicator 16 Fuel meter indicator 17 Self diagnosis warning indicator 18 Rear shock absorber indicator 19 Coolant temperature warning indicator 20 Grip warmer indicator 21 Fuel level warning indicator 22 Thumb warmer indicator 23 Oil level warning indicator 24 Clock 25 Low coolant temperature indicat...

Page 13: ...P 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 U8GD13E0 book Page 7 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 14: ...hen it is released ESU10321 Engine overheating prevention system This model is equipped with a system which prevents overheating when the engine is idling When the engine has been idling for 3 min utes or longer and the coolant temperature has risen above 100 C 212 F the engine automatically stops to prevent overheating TIP The engine can be started after it stops ESU10345 Throttle override system...

Page 15: ... if any of the monitored items is disconnect ed or is malfunctioning ESU12603 Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with the following Idling starting Running Trouble Throttle switch Off On Off Throttle position sensor Closed Open Open Engine Run Run T O R S will oper ate 1 Throttle position sensor throttle valve closed position 2 Throttle switch off 3 Throttle cable 1 Throttle positio...

Page 16: ...ear shock absorber compression damp ing level indicator which shows the com pression damping force level of the electronically controlled rear shock absorb er After the engine is started the tachometer makes one sweep and the low coolant tem perature indicator light the warning light and all segments of the meter display turn on and off once The grip warmer level or the rear shock ab sorber compre...

Page 17: ...ashing 3 Push the RESET button to change the minute setting and then push the SE LECT button The clock starts when the SELECT button is released TIP The clock must be set again when the battery is disconnected Display brightness control This function allows you to adjust the bright ness of the meter display to suit the outdoor lighting conditions To adjust the display brightness 1 Turn the main sw...

Page 18: ...ximum en gine speed is reduced to protect the engine ESU10442 Fuel meter grip warmer level indicator rear shock absorber compression damping level in dicator and thumb warmer lev el indicator The fuel meter grip warmer level indicator rear shock absorber compression damping level indicator and thumb warmer level indi cator have eight segments which show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tan...

Page 19: ...tor To display the grip warmer level indicator or the rear shock absorber compression damping level indicator press the grip warmer rear shock absorber compression damping adjustment switch To switch be tween the two level indicators press the MODE button twice To display the thumb warmer level indica tor press the thumb warmer adjustment switch 1 Fuel level warning indicator 2 Warning light 1 Gri...

Page 20: ...k absorber compression damping and thumb warmer levels are set to the levels selected when the engine was stopped To adjust the grip warmer temperature 1 Push the MODE button and make sure that the grip warmer indicator is dis played If the rear shock absorber indica tor is displayed push the MODE button again to display the grip warmer indica tor 2 To raise the temperature press the grip warmer r...

Page 21: ...icator and the warn ing light come on when the engine oil level is low If the oil level warning indicator and the warn ing light come on place the snowmobile on a level surface and allow it to idle for one minute If the oil level warning indicator and the warn ing light go off the engine oil level is sufficient however it is getting low Add engine oil as soon as possible If the oil level warning i...

Page 22: ...ssary if there is an error code to avoid possible engine damage ECS00820 ESU10530 Engine stop switch The engine stop switch is used to stop the en gine in an emergency Simply push the stop switch to stop the engine To start the engine pull the stop switch and proceed with starting the engine See pages 29 for engine starting procedures During the first few rides practice using the stop switch so th...

Page 23: ...ocated in the front panel and can be used for accessories TIP The auxiliary DC jack cannot be used if the engine is not running To use the auxiliary DC jack 1 Start the engine 2 Open the auxiliary DC jack cap and then insert the accessory power plug into the jack 3 After using the auxiliary DC jack be sure to remove the accessory power plug from the jack and to close the auxiliary DC jack cap 1 He...

Page 24: ... does not project out over the handlebar end This will help prevent brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side for service The brake lever is equipped with a position adjuster To adjust the brake lever position 1 Loosen the locknut 2 While lightly pushing the brake lever in di rection a finger tighten the adjusting bolt to set the brake lever to the desired position 3 Tighten the...

Page 25: ...CS00072 Do not use the shift lever while the snow mobile is moving otherwise the drive train could be damaged ESU10721 Shroud and covers Securely fasten the shroud and covers before operating the snowmobile See page 41 for removal and installation procedures 1 Shift lever 1 Pull out 2 Slide to FWD forward 3 Release 1 Pull out 2 Slide to REV reverse 3 Release 1 Shroud 2 Right side cover U8GD13E0 bo...

Page 26: ...peration NOTICE ECS00830 Never run the engine with the V belt re moved Clutch components can be dam aged The drive guard is designed to cover the V belt clutch and V belt in case parts break or come loose ESU10760 V belt holders Keep a spare V belt for emergency use by placing it into the V belt holders provided NOTICE ECS00180 Make sure that the V belt is installed se curely in the holders ESU108...

Page 27: ...f water heaters and clothes dry ers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the filler tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately 4 Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed se curely by turning it clockwise WARNING EWS00680 Gasoline is poisonous an...

Page 28: ...es of terrain or riding conditions If you are not familiar with suspension adjust ments have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments WARNING 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...

Page 29: ...ed to the same settings Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability Compression damping force The compression damping force of each shock absorber can be adjusted by turning its compression damping force adjusting knob 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 ...

Page 30: ... and thereby soften the suspension turn the adjusting nut in di rection b TIP The spring preload setting is determined by measuring distance A shown in the illustra tion The longer distance A is the higher the spring preload the shorter distance A is the lower the spring preload 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut and then tight...

Page 31: ...in direction b ESU11053 Adjusting the control rod The weight transfer can be adjusted by turn ing the adjuster on the control rod 1 Check the control rod length using the scale on the special wrench as shown TIP Use the special wrench in the owner s tool kit to make this adjustment Tightening torque Locknut 25 Nm 2 5 m kgf 18 ft lbf 1 Grip warmer rear shock absorber compres sion damping adjustment...

Page 32: ...ise the con trol rod could be damaged which could lead to an accident or injury EWS00181 4 Tighten the locknut while holding the ad juster in place NOTICE Make sure that the special wrench is positioned at a right angle to the control rod and that it is tightly fitted on the locknut or the control rod adjuster ECS00322 1 Locknut 2 Control rod adjuster Locknut tightening torque 35 Nm 3 5 m kgf 25 f...

Page 33: ... specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 48 Coolant Check coolant level Add if necessary 52 V belt Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 53 Drive guard Make sure that drive guard is tightened securely Check the drive guard mounts for damage 20 Brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hy draulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid...

Page 34: ...teering Check for excessive free play 60 Lights signals and switch es Check operation Correct if necessary 16 16 64 65 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth and spring back to its home position when released 8 Throttle override system T O R S Check the T O R S for proper operation If system is defective have Yamaha dealer check vehicle 46 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U8GD13E0 book Page 28 Thursday...

Page 35: ...ur Yamaha dealer WARNING EWS00201 Failure to familiarize yourself with the con trols can lead to loss of control which could cause an accident or injury 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Be sure the engine stop switch is in the run position The starter motor cannot be operated when the engine stop switch is in the off position 3 Turn the main switch to the start position and release it when the engine s...

Page 36: ...h your snowmobile and all of its controls A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle and your riding position and your balance are the two basic factors of maneuvering your snow mobile Riding your snowmobile requires skills ac quired through practice over a period of time Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneu vers Riding your new snowmobile can be a ve...

Page 37: ...f an accident When slowing down or stopping release the throttle and apply the brake gently not sud denly Turning For most snow surfaces body English is the key to turning As you approach a curve slow down and be gin to turn the handlebar in the desired direc tion As you do so put your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn and lean your upper body into the turn This procedure shoul...

Page 38: ...bile from the uphill side Restart the engine release the parking brake and de scend the hill Riding downhill WARNING EWS00240 Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent Excessive braking will cause the drive track to lock causing a loss of control When riding downhill keep speed to a mini mum It is important to apply just enough throttle to keep the clutch engaged while de scending...

Page 39: ...d snow as both the skis and drive track do not have as much traction as when the snowmobile is operated on fresh snow Avoid rapid acceleration turning and braking Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice Operation of your snowmobile on surfaces other than snow or ice should be avoided Op eration under such conditions will damage or result in rapid wear of the ski runners drive track slide runn...

Page 40: ...er nally which may cause failure or damage Off trail riding Avoid off trail riding until there is sufficient snow coverage It generally takes several feet of snow to provide a good overall base to properly cover debris such as rocks logs etc If snow coverage is not sufficient stay on trails to avoid impact damage to the drive track Studded track In general track life will be shortened when studs a...

Page 41: ...reverse 2 Release the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the right 3 Press the throttle lever slowly to move the snowmobile 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 parking brake lever to the left ESU11411 Stopping the engine Turn the main switch to the off position to stop the engine Pus...

Page 42: ...r snowmobile is best This will help keep foreign objects out of the cooling vents and also help 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 metal suspension surfaces light ly with oil or another protectant This will help protect against corrosion Be sure to clean the snowmobile when ...

Page 43: ...nance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual that is certified if applicable Proper periodic maintenance of your snowmobile is important in order to enjoy long pleasur able use Especially important are the maintenance services related to emission control These controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but ...

Page 44: ...hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Idle speed Check and adjust idle speed 44 Fuel injection Adjust synchronization Exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten or replace gasket if necessary ITEM REMARKS INITIAL EVERY PAGE 1 month or 800 km 500 mi 40 hr Seasonally or 4000 km 2500 mi 200 hr U8GD13E0 book Page 38 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 45: ...r for primary Inspect ramp shoes bushings for wear for secondary Replace if necessary Lubricate with specified grease Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 56 Drive chain oil Check oil level 56 Change 56 Brake and parking brake Adjust free play and or replace pads if necessary 58 Change brake fluid See TIP following this chart...

Page 46: ... system Check toe out Adjust if necessary 60 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Lubricate with specified grease Skis and front shock absorbers Lubricate with specified grease 63 Suspension compo nent Lubricate with specified grease 63 Fittings and fasten ers Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tight ened Tighten if necessary 66 Battery Check condition Charge...

Page 47: ...heck the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU12892 Removing and installing the shroud and covers WARNING EWS00091 Be sure shroud and covers are secured before operation A loose shroud or cover could move and cause loss of control Shroud To remove the shroud Loosen the fasteners slowly raise the shroud and then unhook the shroud from the shroud stay To install the shroud Hook the end of...

Page 48: ...e cable guide 3 Loosen the quick fastener screws dis connect the main switch coupler and aux iliary DC jack coupler and then remove the top cover To install the top cover 1 Connect the main switch coupler and auxiliary DC jack coupler place the top cover in the original position and then tighten the quick fastener screws 2 Pass all of the cables etc through the cable guide place the cable guide in...

Page 49: ...ossible repairs You should periodically remove and inspect the spark plug because heat and deposits will cause a spark plug to slowly break down and erode Consult a Yamaha dealer before changing to a different type of spark plug WARNING EWS00710 Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap Otherwise the T O R S may not work properly Spark plugs are produced in several different threa...

Page 50: ...ft up the headlight unit 4 Turn the idle adjusting screw in or out to adjust the engine idling speed 5 Install the headlight unit making sure to insert the projections on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the bottom of the headlight unit 6 Install the headlight unit bolts and then tighten them to the specified torque 7 Install the top cover the left and right side covers and the shroud ESU...

Page 51: ...upler and headlight couplers and then install the headlight unit making sure to insert the projections on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the bottom of the headlight unit 8 Install the headlight unit bolts and then tighten them to the specified torque 9 Tighten the quick fastener screws on the top cover 10 Install the shroud 1 Headlight unit bolt 1 Quick fastener screw 1 Locknut 2 Thrott...

Page 52: ...er pivot and the engine stop switch housing While holding the pivot point as described above press the throttle lever gradually The T O R S will be activated and the engine speed will be limited to less than the clutch engagement speed See page 76 for the clutch engagement speed WARNING If the engine speed does not decrease to less than the clutch engagement speed stop the engine by turning the ma...

Page 53: ... is any snow on the air filter element remove the element brush off the snow and then in stall the air filter element 6 Place the air filter element frame in the original position and then install the air filter case cover 7 Install the air filter case cover by hooking the fasteners 8 Install the headlight unit making sure to insert the projections on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the ...

Page 54: ...rapid wear If you plan to operate your snowmobile at an altitude different from the area where you bought it be sure to con sult a Yamaha dealer The dealer can tell you if there are any changes necessary for the al titude where you plan to ride NOTICE The drive chain gears and V belt clutch should be adjusted when operating above a high altitude of 900 m 3000 ft Consult a Yamaha dealer ECS00431 ES...

Page 55: ...p by op erating the snowmobile for 10 15 minutes After operating the snowmobile allow the engine to idle for at least 10 seconds before turning it off 3 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 41 for removal proce dures 4 Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler NOTICE Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler before removing the oil filler cap otherwise the cable could twist and break ECS0...

Page 56: ... the shroud To change the engine oil without oil filter car tridge replacement TIP It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer change the engine oil 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 41 for removal proce dures 4 Remove the bottom panel and t...

Page 57: ...rial enters the engine oil tank ECS00462 14 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking 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 correctly 15 Turn the engine off and then connect the oil level gauge coupler 16 Install the bottom panel and t...

Page 58: ... 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the top cover See page 41 for removal procedures 3 Check the coolant level in the coolant re covery tank when the engine is cold If the coolant level is below the COLD LEVEL mark add soft water until it reaches the COLD LEVEL mark See the following section Replenishing the coolant for more details NOTICE Hard water or ...

Page 59: ...ard removed 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 NOTICE ECS00830 Never run the engine with the V belt re moved Clutch components can be dam aged The V belt should be checked before each ride To check the V belt 1 R...

Page 60: ...sary To ensure proper clutch per formance the V belt position should be adjusted by adding a spacer on each ad justing bolt when the 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 TIP Apply the parking brake before replacing the V belt 1 Remove the shroud and the left side cov er and then remove the drive guard See ...

Page 61: ...nly and then measure the V belt position Do not force the V belt between the sheaves the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves must touch each other 6 If the V belt position is incorrect adjust it by removing or adding a spacer on each V belt position adjusting bolt 1 Secondary sliding sheave 2 Secondary fixed sheave 1 V belt 1 Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2 V belt position Standard V belt ...

Page 62: ...wmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 41 for removal proce dures 3 Remove the dipstick wipe it off with a clean rag and then insert it back into the filler hole 1 V belt position adjusting bolt 2 Spacer V belt position Adjustment More than 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge Remove spacer From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge to 0 5 mm ...

Page 63: ...drive chain housing 6 Install the right side cover and the shroud To adjust the chain tension 1 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 41 for removal proce dures 2 Loosen the locknut 3 Turn the chain tension adjusting bolt clockwise until it is finger tight and then loosen it 1 4 turn 4 While holding the chain tension adjusting bolt with a wrench tighten the locknut to the specified t...

Page 64: ...braking performance inspect the brake for wear or brake fluid leakage See the following section for more details Checking the brake pads Check the brake pads for wear If the brake pads reach the wear limit ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them Checking the parking brake pads Check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thickness of the pads If the parking brake pads reach the wear limit as...

Page 65: ...s Never spill any fluid If any is spilled clean it up immediately Place the snowmobile on a level surface Check that the brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when necessary Changing the brake fluid WARNING EWS00471 Make sure that the brake fluid and the fol lowing parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components are replaced dur...

Page 66: ...ndlebar so the skis face straight ahead 2 Check the following for ski alignment Skis are facing forward Ski toe out distance A distance B is within specification 3 If the alignment is not correct consult a Yamaha dealer ESU12151 Steering system Check the handlebar for excessive free play To check the handlebar 1 Push the handlebar up and down and back and forth 2 Turn the handlebar slightly to the...

Page 67: ...it is damaged to the depth where fabric reinforcement 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 Checking the drive track WARNING EWS00490 Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track or if it has been maladjusted Drive track damage or failure c...

Page 68: ...eck the drive track alignment with the slide runners If the alignment is incorrect align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts 1 Drive track deflection Standard drive track deflection RX10GT 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in RX10LTGT 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in 1 Rear axle nut 1 Slide runner Drive track alignment Shifted to right Shifted to left Left adjusting nut Turn out Turn in Rig...

Page 69: ...ld be replaced NOTICE ECS00350 Ride on fresh snow frequently Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners ESU12193 Lubrication Lubricate the following points with the speci fied grease 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal Drive track deflection More than specified Less than specified Left a...

Page 70: ...nd only ESU12221 Replacing a headlight bulb 1 Remove the top cover See page 41 for removal procedures 2 Remove the screws and then remove the headlight access panel Lubricants Brake lever Silicone grease Other lubrication points Low temperature grease 1 Lubrication point 1 Throttle cable end 1 1 Lubrication point 1 Lubrication point 1 Screw U8GD13E0 book Page 64 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 71: ...all the bulb holder cover and then connect the headlight coupler 9 Install the headlight access panel and the top cover ESU12270 Adjusting the headlight beams 1 Remove the top cover See page 41 for removal procedures 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the headlight beam adjusting screw and ad just the headlight beams To lower the headlight beams turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in directi...

Page 72: ... 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 tends to discharge more quickly if the snow mobile is equipped with electrical accesso ries WARNING EWS00610 Never smoke around the battery while it is being charged Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by...

Page 73: ...ht unit bolts discon nect the headlight couplers and speed ometer coupler and then remove the headlight unit 3 Unhook the air filter case fastener and disconnect the air temperature sensor coupler 4 Loosen the joint clamp bolts 5 Slide the clamps away from the air filter case and then disconnect the crankcase breather hose and the bypass air hose 6 Slide the clamp down and then discon nect the air...

Page 74: ...filter case drain hose clamp 2 Air filter case drain hose 1 Spare fuse 2 Fuel injection system fuse 3 Main fuse 1 HEAD headlight fuse 2 SIG signal fuse 3 DC TERM auxiliary DC jack fuse 4 IGN ignition fuse 5 BACK UP backup fuse 6 FAN radiator fan fuse 7 Spare fuse 8 ECS electronically controlled rear shock absorber fuse U8GD13E0 book Page 68 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 75: ...ified torque 14 Install the top cover the left and right side covers and the shroud TIP If the fuse immediately blows again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A HEAD headlight fuse 20 0 A SIG signal fuse 10 0 A DC TERM auxiliary DC jack fuse 3 0 A IGN ignition fuse 20 0 A BACK UP backup fuse 3 0 A FAN radiator fan fuse 4 0...

Page 76: ...e in the case of a malfunction take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer immediately for repair EWS00561 3 Compression Insufficient Loose cylinder head nuts Tighten nuts properly Worn or damaged gasket Replace gasket Worn or damaged piston and cylin der Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Discharged battery If the battery is discharged the engine can be started using a fully charged 12 volt battery and ju...

Page 77: ...ud and the right side cover See page 41 for removal proce dures 3 Remove the red connecting lead from the lead holder and move it away from the black connecting lead NOTICE Be sure to connect the red jumper cable to the red connecting lead and the black jumper cable to the black connecting lead Do not re verse the connections ECS00661 4 Pull the red connecting lead cover to expose the terminal thr...

Page 78: ...c starter does not operate or operates slowly Engine stop switch is pushed in Pull it out Faulty wire connections Check connec tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Discharged battery Charge battery or see Discharged battery above Seized engine Seizure is caused by poor lubrication inadequate fuel or an air leak Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Engine power is low Low coolant temperature indicator...

Page 79: ...urfaces Clean Problem with the driveline See V belt twists above 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 Worn or sticking primary sheave assembly Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Worn or sticking secondary she...

Page 80: ...n part of the windshield to make sure that it does not leave any marks If the windshield is scratched use a quality plastic polishing com pound after washing Lubrication Lubricate moving parts suspension linkage and pivot points Use the grease or lubricant specified in the MAINTENANCE section or Yamaha Lube Zall general purpose lubricant Proper lubrication fights corrosion while it re duces fricti...

Page 81: ...lated place out of direct sunlight Put a fabric cover over the snowmobile preferably one that is designed for it Do not use a plastic or vinyl cover condensation could be trapped un derneath which could increase the chances of rusting Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to service install the V belt and battery and adjust the drive track Remove the spark plugs and cle...

Page 82: ... 381 mm 15 0 in Deflection RX10GT 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in RX10LTGT 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in Length on ground RX10GT 768 mm 30 2 in RX10LTGT 960 mm 37 8 in Rear suspension Type Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel Material Polyethylene Number of teeth 9 Transmission Clutch type Automatic centrifugal engagement Overall reduction ratio RX10GT 6 02 1 58 1 RX10LTGT 6 28 1 65 1 Sheave distance ...

Page 83: ...dle lever left hand operated Throttle Operation Handle lever right hand operated Electrical system Ignition system T C I Spark plug Manufacturer NGK Model CR9EB Gap 0 7 0 8 mm 0 028 0 031 in Battery Model YTX14 BS Voltage capacity 12 V 12 0 Ah Ten hour rate amperage 1 2 A Bulb voltage wattage quantity Headlight 12 V 60 55 W 2 Headlight bulb type Halogen bulb Tail brake light LED Meter lighting LED...

Page 84: ... in a separate place in case the snowmobile is sto len Frame serial number The frame serial number is the seventeen digit number stamped on the frame of the snowmobile Engine serial number Primary ID The engine serial number is stamped in the location as shown Key identification number The key identification number is stamped in the location as shown 1 Frame serial number 1 Engine serial number 1 ...

Page 85: ... to normal wear or routine maintenance including oil spark plugs clutch drive belts slide runners and track THE CUSTOMER S RESPONSIBILITY under this warranty shall be to 1 Operate and maintain the snowmobile as specified in the appropriate Owner s Manual 2 Give notice to an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer of any and all apparent defects within ten 10 days after discovery and make the machine a...

Page 86: ...il spark plugs clutch drive belts and slide runners Q What are some examples of abnormal strain ne glect or abuse A These terms are general and overlap each other in areas Specific examples include Running the ma chine out of oil hitting an object submerged under snow operation on surfaces other than snow or ice operating the machine with a broken or damaged part which causes another part to fail ...

Page 87: ...all warranty matters are handled at the dealer level this person is in the best position to help you If you are still not satisfied and require additional assistance please write YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT P O Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 When contacting Yamaha Motor Corpora tion U S A be sure to include the model serial number names dates and receipts CHANGE...

Page 88: ...Consumer information 82 ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S U8GD13E0 book Page 82 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

Page 89: ...ght bulb replacing 64 High beam indicator light 12 High altitude settings 48 I Identification numbers 78 L Location of the important labels 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 12 Lubrication 63 M Main switch 8 O Oil level warning indicator 15 P Parking brake lever 18 Part locations 5 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 37 Pre operation check list 27 R Riding your snowm...

Page 90: ...Index Throttle override system T O R S checking 46 Tool kit 41 Transporting 36 Troubleshooting 70 V Valve clearance 48 V belt 53 V belt holders 20 U8GD13E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 19 2008 6 19 PM ...

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