Yamaha FX Nytro FX10X, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FX10X FX10RTX FX10RTRX FX10RTRAX FX10MTX FX10MTRX FX10MTRAX 8GL 28199 10 LIT 12628 02 69...

Page 2: ...ESU10040...

Page 3: ...s concerning the operation or main tenance of your snowmobile please consult a Yamaha dealer To maintain the high quality and performance of this snowmobile it is important that you and your Yamaha de...

Page 4: ...ler This manual should be considered a per manent part of this snowmobile and should remain with the snowmobile when resold Particularly important information is distin guished in this manual by the f...

Page 5: ...19 Fuel 20 Suspension 21 Pre operation checks 29 Pre operation check list 29 Operation 31 Starting the engine 31 Break in 31 Riding your snowmobile 32 Maximizing drive track life 35 Strap FX10MT FX10...

Page 6: ...6 Battery 66 Replacing a fuse 67 Troubleshooting 69 Storage 72 Specifications 74 Consumer information 77 Identification number records 77 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY 78...

Page 7: ...bility to operate the snowmobile is re duced by the influence of alcohol or drugs 5 For safety and proper care of the snow mobile always perform the pre operation checks on page 29 before starting the...

Page 8: ...the engine to transport the snowmobile in or out of the building Open the outside doors exhaust fumes are dangerous 2 Be careful where you ride There may be obstacles hidden beneath the snow Stay on e...

Page 9: ...pproved by Yamaha or the removal of original equipment may render your snowmobile unsafe for use that may cause severe personal injury Modifica tions may also make the snowmobile ille gal to use 4 Nev...

Page 10: ...ety information 4 ESU10211 Location of the important labels Please read the following labels carefully before operating this snowmobile NOTE Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necess...

Page 11: ...Safety information 5...

Page 12: ...6 ESU10260 1 Storage pouch 2 Tool kit 3 Coolant reservoir 4 Air filter 5 Battery 6 Main fuse 7 Oil filler cap 8 Fuse box 9 Strap FX10MT FX10MTR FX10MTRA 10 Tail brake light 11 Slide rail suspension 12...

Page 13: ...X10MTRA 10 RESET button 11 SELECT button 12 Fuel level warning indicator 13 Oil level warning indicator 14 Coolant temperature warning indicator 15 Self diagnosis warning indicator 16 Speedometer 17 O...

Page 14: ...Description 8 NOTE 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 15: ...varying the throttle position Because the throttle is spring loaded the snowmobile will decelerate and the engine will return to idle when it is released WARNING EWS00030 Check the throttle brake and...

Page 16: ...ouble NOTE When the T O R S is activated the warn ing light and self diagnosis warning indica tor will flash and the two digit code 84 will flash in the meter display The T O R S monitors the conditio...

Page 17: ...dicator which shows the grip warmer or the thumb warm er level After the main switch is turned on the warning light the low coolant temperature indicator light and all segments of the meter display tu...

Page 18: ...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 The snowmobile can...

Page 19: ...armer side of the grip thumb warmer adjustment switch is pressed the thumb warmer indicator comes on and the display switches to the thumb warmer level NOTE The grip thumb warmer level is displayed fo...

Page 20: ...cking procedures and add engine oil if necessary ESU10511 Coolant temperature warning indicator If the engine overheats the coolant tempera ture warning indicator and the warning light come on When th...

Page 21: ...o stop the engine To start the engine pull the stop switch and proceed with starting the engine See pages 31 for engine starting procedures During the first few rides practice using the stop switch so...

Page 22: ...ary DC jack cap and then insert the accessory power plug into the jack NOTE After using the auxiliary DC jack be sure to remove the accessory power plug from the jack and close the auxiliary DC jack c...

Page 23: ...ction a finger tighten the adjusting bolt to set the brake lever to the desired position 3 Tighten the locknut securely after adjust ing the brake lever ESU10580 Parking brake lever When parking the s...

Page 24: ...to FWD or to REV until it stops and then push it back in CAUTION ECS00070 Do not shift from FWD to REV or from REV to FWD while the snowmobile is moving Otherwise the drive system could be damaged ESU...

Page 25: ...ESU10750 Drive guard The drive guard is designed to cover the V belt clutch and V belt in case parts break or come loose WARNING EWS00400 Make sure that the drive guard is tight ened securely before o...

Page 26: ...h be sure to secure it with the hook and loop fastener ESU10600 Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank WARNING EWS00070 Fuel is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and poi sonous Check the SAFETY...

Page 27: ...ing and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions WARNING EWS00150 Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment This shock absorber contains highly pres surized nitrogen gas I...

Page 28: ...is no load on the shock absorbers and that they are fully ex tended before making any air pressure ad justments 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Lift the front o...

Page 29: ...idly check to make sure that the pump is properly connected and tight ened onto the air valve To decrease the air pressure push the black bleed valve button NOTE To allow pressure to escape from the p...

Page 30: ...g knob in direction a To de crease the compression damping force turn the adjusting knob in direction b Rebound damping force The rebound damping force of each ski shock absorber can be adjusted by tu...

Page 31: ...k absorber spring seat length or spring preload adjusting ring position Minimum soft FX10 98 6 mm 3 88 in FX10RT FX10RTR FX10RTRA 81 4 mm 3 20 in FX10MT FX10MTR FX10MTRA 1 Standard FX10 98 6 mm 3 88 i...

Page 32: ...rn the adjusting screw in direction b 1 Compression damping force adjusting screw Compression damping force setting Minimum soft 12 click s in direction b Standard 6 click s in direction b Maximum har...

Page 33: ...re is a click ESU13010 Adjusting the control rods FX10MT FX10MTR FX10MTRA The weight transfer can be adjusted by turn ing the control rod adjusting nut 1 Loosen the locknut while holding the con trol...

Page 34: ...ut while holding the con trol rod adjusting nut in place CAUTION ECS00800 The left and right adjusting nuts must be set to the same position Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of sta bil...

Page 35: ...inspected and repaired before operating the snowmobile ESU11080 Pre operation check list ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 20 Engine oil Check oil...

Page 36: ...r replace track 61 Slide runners Check for wear and damage If necessary have Yamaha dealer replace slide runners 61 Steering Check for excessive free play 61 Strap FX10MT FX10MTR FX10MTRA Check for da...

Page 37: ...sible to preserve the battery Do not crank the engine more than 10 sec onds on any one attempt ESU11310 Break in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period betwe...

Page 38: ...u ride always perform the pre oper ation checks listed on page 29 The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmo bile will be rewarded with added safety and a more reliable snowmobile Alway...

Page 39: ...e 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 Remembe...

Page 40: ...n your weight towards the uphill side A recommended riding position is to kneel with the knee of your downhill leg on the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on the running board This position will m...

Page 41: ...esult in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control which could cause an accident Always check the drive track for damage or maladjustment before operating the snowmobile Do not operate the snowmo...

Page 42: ...can result in severe injury or death Use the strap only as an operator grip point when needed to shift weight uphill to maintain balance during traverse side hill riding Only experienced oper ators sh...

Page 43: ...efore reversing Watch behind Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in re verse 1 To select the desired operating position pull the shift lever out slide it to FWD or to RE...

Page 44: ...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 A cover specifically design...

Page 45: ...ONLY FUNCTION TO ENSURE CLEANER AIR BUT ARE ALSO VITAL TO PROPER EN GINE OPERATION AND MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS THE SERVICES RELATED TO EMISSION CONTROL ARE GRO...

Page 46: ...ecommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer 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 Season...

Page 47: ...bushings for wear 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...

Page 48: ...se every four years or if cracked or damaged Steering system Check toe out Adjust if necessary 61 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Lubricate with specified grease Ski and front...

Page 49: ...service operation requiring one take your snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU12780 Removing and installing the shroud and covers Shroud To remo...

Page 50: ...to tighten the fasteners securely ESU11780 Checking the spark plugs The spark plug is an important engine compo nent and is easy to inspect The condition of the spark plug can indicate the condition o...

Page 51: ...n the gasket surface Wipe off any grime from the threads and tighten the spark plug to the specified torque CAUTION ECS00380 Make sure that the spark plug caps are se curely installed Otherwise the sp...

Page 52: ...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 t...

Page 53: ...ilter 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...

Page 54: ...he 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 ESU11950 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use re...

Page 55: ...ld twist and break 5 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 NOTE The engine oi...

Page 56: ...utes and then turn it off 3 Remove the shroud the left side cover and the right side cover See page 43 for removal procedures 4 Remove the left lower cover the right lower cover and the bottom panel 5...

Page 57: ...e oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge 12 Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench and then tighten it to the specified torque 13 Install the engine oil drain bolts...

Page 58: ...eck the snowmo bile Continuing to operate the engine un der such conditions could cause severe engine damage 19 Install the bottom panel the right lower cover and the left lower cover 20 Install the r...

Page 59: ...ilable Tap water can be used temporarily in an emergency Bleeding the cooling system The cooling system must be bled of air if the coolant reservoir becomes empty if air can be seen in the cooling sys...

Page 60: ...and then remove the drive guard See page 43 for removal procedures 2 Check the V belt for wear and damage Replace if necessary 3 Install the drive guard and then install the left side cover and the sh...

Page 61: ...ing 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 NOTE Apply the parking brake before replacing the V...

Page 62: ...sting bolts 8 Install the V belt over the primary sheave assembly 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 of the secondary...

Page 63: ...cloth ing during inspection or repair To check the drive chain housing oil level 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface 2 Remove the shroud and the right side cover See page 43 for removal proce d...

Page 64: ...wmobile 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 system CAUTION ECS00060 Make sur...

Page 65: ...t 3 Turn the parking brake cable adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the cable length 4 Tighten the parking brake cable locknut 5 Turn the parking brake pad adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the clear...

Page 66: ...ecessary Changing the brake fluid WARNING EWS00470 Make sure that the brake fluid and the above parts are replaced by a Yamaha dealer Brake fluid replacement is necessary when the following components...

Page 67: ...ners Drive track WARNING EWS00480 A broken track track fittings or debris thrown by the drive track could be danger ous to an operator or bystanders Observe the following precautions Do not allow anyo...

Page 68: ...enter of the drive track with a force of 100 N 10 kg 22 lb NOTE Measure the gap between the slide runner and the edge of the track window Measure both sides 3 If the deflection is incorrect adjust the...

Page 69: ...he slide runners If the alignment is incorrect align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts Shifted to right Shifted to left 1 Rear axle nut 1 Slide runner Drive track alignment...

Page 70: ...d with a 51 mm 2 0 in high profile pattern drive track specifically for use in deep snow riding condi tions Therefore avoid prolonged operation on hard surfaces such as ice hard packed snow dirt etc t...

Page 71: ...ons ESU12850 Replacing a headlight bulb WARNING EWS00530 Keep flammable products and your hands away from the hot bulb until it has cooled down 1 Remove the shroud See page 43 for re moval procedures...

Page 72: ...ight beams turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direc tion a To raise the headlight beams turn the headlight beam adjusting screw in direction b 3 Install the shroud ESU12290 Fittings and fasten...

Page 73: ...hield your eyes when working near batteries KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN ESU12870 Replacing a fuse WARNING EWS00550 Be sure to use the specified fuse A wrong fuse could cause electrical system da...

Page 74: ...ows 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 3 0 A DC TERM auxiliary DC jack fu...

Page 75: ...ediately for repair 3 Compression Insufficient Loose cylinder head nuts Tighten nuts properly Worn or damaged gasket Replace gasket Worn or damaged piston and cylinder Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect D...

Page 76: ...attery above 4 Seized engine Seizure is caused by poor lubrication inadequate fuel or an air leak Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Engine power is low 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light is flashi...

Page 77: ...rrect V belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions Ask a Yamaha dealer to in spect 3 Worn or sticking primary sheave assem bly Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect 4 Worn or sticking secondary sheave a...

Page 78: ...otect both the combustion chamber and crankshaft from corrosion An alternate meth od is to remove the intake silencer and squirt oil into the throttle bodies while the engine is running CAUTION ECS006...

Page 79: ...over 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 s...

Page 80: ...Cylinder arrangement Backward inclined parallel 3 cylinder Displacement 1049 0 cm Bore stroke 82 0 66 2 mm 3 23 2 61 in Idling speed 1450 1550 r min Engine oil Recommended grade API service SG type o...

Page 81: ...ondary reduction ratio FX10 39 21 1 86 FX10MT 40 20 2 00 FX10MTR 40 20 2 00 FX10MTRA 40 20 2 00 FX10RT 39 21 1 86 FX10RTR 39 21 1 86 FX10RTRA 39 21 1 86 Secondary reduction ratio R FX10 2 38 FX10MTR 2...

Page 82: ...Specifications 76 Warning light LED Low coolant temperature indicator light LED...

Page 83: ...d and keep the ID numbers 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...

Page 84: ...nclude parts replaced due 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 Ope...

Page 85: ...sion damages as well as oil 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 Spe...

Page 86: ...of the dealer ship Since 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 wr...

Page 87: ...Consumer information 81 ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S...

Page 88: ...light beam switch 15 Headlight beams adjusting 66 Headlight bulb replacing 65 High beam indicator light 12 High altitude settings 48 I Identification numbers 77 L Label locations 4 Low coolant tempera...

Page 89: ...A 36 Suspension 21 T Throttle cable free play adjusting 45 Throttle lever 9 Throttle override system T O R S 9 Throttle override system T O R S checking 45 Tool kit 43 Transporting 38 Troubleshooting...

Page 90: ......

Page 91: ......

Page 92: ...YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2007 05 2 9 1 CR...