Yamaha FX Nytro, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL FX10B FX10RTRSB FX10XTB FX10M53SB FX10M62SB 8HK 28199 13 LIT 12628 03 02 ESU10012 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle DIC183 ...

Page 2: ...ESU10041 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U8HK13E0 book Page 1 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 3: ... 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 inspections and ca...

Page 4: ...afety 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 U8HK13E...

Page 5: ...Riding your snowmobile 40 Maximizing drive track life 44 Strap FX10M53S FX10M62S 45 Driving 45 Stopping the engine 46 Transporting 47 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 48 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 49 General maintenance and lubrication chart 50 Tool kit 52 Recommended equipment 52 Removing and installing the shroud and covers 52 Checking the spark plugs 54 Adjust...

Page 6: ...e 85 Specifications 87 Consumer information 89 Identification number records 89 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 90 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY 91 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 94 U8HK13E0 book Page 2 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 7: ...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 1 3 4 5 2 6 7 8 9 13 14 12 11 10 U8HK13E0 book Page 1 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 8: ...CHAÎNE 3 FLÈCHE DE LA CHENILLE POUR PLUS DE DÉTAIL VOIR LE MANUEL D ATELIER POUR CE MODÈLE LES CARACTÉRISTIQUE TECHNIQUES SONT SUSCEPTIBLES DE CHANGER SANS NOTIFICATION PRÉALABLE 200 cm 6 8 oz GL 3 75W or 80W 40 45 mm 1 57 1 77 in 100 N 10 kg 22 lb 200 cm GL 3 75W or 80W 8HR 47578 00 40 45 mm 100 N 10 kg TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT DRIVE 1 CHAIN CASE OIL Q TY 2 CHAIN ...

Page 9: ...snowmobile is originally equipped with a 57mm 2 25in high profile pattern track for deep snow riding conditions Operation on light snowfall ice hard packed snow dirt etc will result in rapid wear or damage to track and slide runners Cette motoneige est équipée d une chenille à relief de 57 mm 2 25 po pour la neige profonde La conduite sur de la neige peu profonde de la glace de la neige tassée de ...

Page 10: ...irements 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 WARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause explosion Read owner s manual for instructions Do not incinerate puncture or open AVERTISSEMENT Cette unité contien...

Page 11: ...ke sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to in spect or maintain the vehicle properly in creases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 37 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 snowmobi...

Page 12: ... through openings such as windows and doors Genuine Yamaha Accessories Choosing accessories for your snowmobile is an important 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 ...

Page 13: ...Safety information 7 clothes dryers and the like Allow the en gine to cool off before storing the snowmo bile in an enclosed space U8HK13E0 book Page 7 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 14: ...7 8 9 4 12 FX10XT 11 1 2 3 1 2 3 13 5 6 7 8 9 4 12 1 Storage pouch 2 Tool kit 3 Coolant reservoir 4 Air filter 5 Battery 6 Main fuse 7 Fuel injection system fuse 8 Oil filler cap 9 Fuse box 10 Strap FX10M53S FX10M62S 11 Tail brake light 12 Slide rail suspension 13 Drive track U8HK13E0 book Page 8 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 15: ...n and specifications are subjected to change without notice 1 2 3 4 6 7 9 8 5 1 Brake lever 2 Parking brake lever 3 Grip thumb warmer adjusting switch 4 Auxiliary DC jack FX10M53S FX10M62S 5 Main switch 6 Engine stop switch 7 Throttle lever 8 Shift lever 9 Headlight beam switch U8HK13E0 book Page 9 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 16: ...e the throttle is spring loaded the snowmobile will decelerate and the engine will return to idle when it is released ESU10347 Throttle override system T O R S WARNING EWS00041 If the T O R S is activated make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been cor rected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine Continuing to operate with a mal function could ...

Page 17: ...hows warnings to gether with the warning indicators a fuel meter which shows the fuel remain ing in the fuel tank a grip thumb warmer level indicator which shows the grip warmer or the thumb warm er level When the key is turned to the on position the warning light the low coolant temperature in dicator light and all segments of the meter display come on and go off The grip warmer level is initiall...

Page 18: ...e the reading will vary from the actual engine speed ESU10411 High beam indicator light The high beam indicator light comes on when the high beams of the headlights are switched on See page 15 for headlight beam switch operation ESU10473 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 s...

Page 19: ...face to obtain an accurate fuel meter read ing since the reading changes according to the movement and inclination of the snowmo bile Grip thumb warmer level indicator When the grip warmer side of the grip thumb warmer adjusting 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 adjusting switch...

Page 20: ...dicator 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 ...

Page 21: ...s an error code to avoid possible engine dam age ECS00820 ESU10531 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 page 39 for engine starting procedures During the first few rides practice using the stop switch so that you can react...

Page 22: ...M62S The auxiliary DC jack is located in the front panel and can be used for accessories TIP The auxiliary DC jack can only be used if the engine is 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 t...

Page 23: ...ust the brake lever position 1 Loosen the locknut 2 While lightly pushing the brake lever in di rection a turn the adjusting bolt to set the brake lever to the desired position 3 Tighten the locknut securely after adjust ing the brake lever position 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 ...

Page 24: ...ing V belt or clutch parts can cause severe in jury or death Never run the engine with the drive guard removed Make sure that the drive guard is in stalled 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 Clut...

Page 25: ...rojections on the drive guard front holder 2 Align the slots in the rear of the drive guard with the projections on the drive guard rear holder and then insert the drive guard locking pin into the holder as shown ESU13044 Storage pouch The storage pouch is located under the shroud See page 52 for shroud removal pro cedures Use the storage pouch to store the tool kit manuals spare parts such as the...

Page 26: ...lt in the storage pouch be sure to secure it with the hook and loop fastener ESU10605 Fuel WARNING EWS00071 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex tremely flammable To avoid fires and ex plosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank 1 Before refueling turn off the engine and be sure that nobody is on the snowmo bi...

Page 27: ...maha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher NOTICE ECS00084 Oxygenated fuels gasohol containing a maximum 10 of ethanol E10 can be used although richer jetting may be re quired to prevent engine damage Con sult a Yamaha dealer Gasohol containing methanol is not recommend ed Make sure that...

Page 28: ...ck absorbers FX10 FX10XT WARNING EWS00720 The spring preload of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability The spring preload can be adjusted by turning the adjusting nuts Adjust the spring preload as follows 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and there by harden the suspension turn the ad...

Page 29: ...ry NOTICE ECS00710 Make sure that there 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 of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the skis off the ground 3 Remove the air valve cap from the shock absorber 4 Install the hose connector of the s...

Page 30: ...small amount of pressure to escape push the but ton all the way down and quickly release it 6 Remove the hose connector from the air valve TIP When removing the connector the sound of air escaping may be heard but this is from the pump hose not the shock absorber 7 Install the air valve cap TIP If the front shock absorber bottoms too easily or rolls too much during cornering increase the air press...

Page 31: ...ke 2 Lift the front of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the skis off the ground 3 Remove the air valve cap from the shock absorber 4 Install the hose connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the shock absorber tighten it approximately six turns until the pressure registers on the pump gauge and then pull the hose connector lock lever up NOTICE Do not overtighten the ...

Page 32: ...too much during cornering increase the air pressure by 34 kPa 0 3 kgf cm 5 psi If the shock absorber is too firm and you want a more compliant ride decrease the air pres sure by 34 kPa 0 3 kgf cm 5 psi ESU10926 Adjusting the damping forces of the front shock absorbers FX10 FX10RTRS FX10XT WARNING EWS00740 The damping forces of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same setting...

Page 33: ...sting knob in direction a To de crease the rebound damping force turn the adjusting knob in direction b FX10RTRS FX10 FX10XT 1 Compression damping force adjusting knob 1 Compression damping force adjusting knob Compression damping setting Minimum soft FX10 FX10XT 12 FX10RTRS 19 click s in direction b Standard FX10 FX10XT 6 FX10RTRS 10 click s in direction b Maximum hard FX10 FX10XT 2 FX10RTRS 1 cl...

Page 34: ...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 tighten the locknut to the speci fied torque ECS00860 Rebound damping setting Minimum soft FX10 FX10XT 20 FX10RTRS 19 click s in direction b Standard FX10 FX10XT 11 FX10RTRS 10 click s in directi...

Page 35: ...meter to adjust the center shock absorber and the high pressure meter to adjust the rear shock absorber WARNING EWS00621 Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before adjusting the shock absorbers Otherwise the snowmobile could fall and cause injury NOTICE ECS00710 Make sure that there is no load on the shock absorbers and that they are fully ex tended before making any air pressure a...

Page 36: ... should increase slowly If the pressure increases rapidly 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 NOTICE Do not exceed 1406 kPa 14 1 kgf cm 200 psi ECS00981 1 Air valve cap 1 Air valve 2 Hose connector 3 Hose connector lock lever 1 1 2 3 1 Pressure gauge low pressure meter 1 Bleed valve ...

Page 37: ...ust the air pressure 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suit able stand to raise the drive track off the ground 3 Remove the air valve cap from the shock absorber 4 Install the hose connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the shock absorber tighten it approximately six turns until the pressure registers ...

Page 38: ... too firm and you want a more compliant ride decrease the air pres sure by 34 kPa 0 3 kgf cm 5 psi ESU13720 Adjusting the damping forces of the center and rear shock absorbers FX10RTRS or damping force of the rear shock absorber FX10 FX10XT NOTICE ECS00881 Do not continue to turn the adjuster in direction a after it stops The shock ab sorber could be damaged and damping force adjustments will not ...

Page 39: ... a To decrease the compression damping force turn the adjust ing bolt in direction b To increase the compression damping force for slow compression damping turn the ad justing screw in direction a To decrease the compression damping force turn the adjust ing screw in direction b 1 Compression damping force adjusting screw Compression damping force setting Minimum soft 12 click s in direction b Sta...

Page 40: ...ssion damping force setting for fast compression damping Minimum soft 4 turn s in direction b Standard 2 turn s in direction b Maximum hard 0 turn s in direction b With the adjusting bolt fully turned in direction a 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 a...

Page 41: ... locknut while holding the ad justing nut 2 To increase weight transfer turn the ad justing nut in direction a and to de crease weight transfer turn it in direction b WARNING Never adjust the con trol rods beyond the maximum set Compression damping force setting Minimum soft 12 click s in direction b Standard 6 click s in direction b Maximum hard 2 click s in direction b With the adjusting screw f...

Page 42: ...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 1 Locknut 2 Control rod adjusting nut 3 Standard position 4 Adjustable range 5 Red paint area Locknut tightening torque 25 Nm 2 5 m kgf 18 ft lbf 1 5 2 3 4 U8HK13E0 book Page 36 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 43: ...o specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 58 Coolant Check coolant level Add if necessary 63 V belt Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 65 Drive guard Make sure the drive guard is installed securely Check the drive guard mounts for damage 18 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 44: ...e Yamaha dealer replace slide runners 74 Steering Check for excessive free play 73 Strap FX10M53S FX10M62S Check for damage Replace if necessary 45 Lights signals and switch es Check operation Correct if necessary 15 15 78 79 Throttle lever Make sure that operation is smooth and spring back to its original position when released 10 Throttle override system T O R S Check the T O R S for proper oper...

Page 45: ...f it stops again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snow mobile an engine overheating prevention system which prevents overheating when the en gine is idling When the engine has been idling for 3 minutes or longer and the cool ant temperature has risen above 100 C 212 F the engine automatically stops to prevent overheating The engine can be started after it stops ESU11303 Starting the engine 1 App...

Page 46: ...e 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 ESU11333 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile WARNING EWS00211 To avoid severe injury or death Keep both hands on the handlebar dur ing operation Never put your feet outside the running boards Avoi...

Page 47: ...age 39 to start the engine Once the engine has warmed up you are ready to be gin riding your snowmobile To start out and accelerate 1 With the engine idling release the park ing brake 2 Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly The V belt clutch will engage and you will start to accelerate WARNING Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting the engine A broken track track fitting...

Page 48: ...eep your weight on the uphill side at all times On climbs straight up the hill this can be accomplished by leaning forward and on steeper inclines standing on the running boards and leaning forward over the handlebar Also see Traversing a slope Slow down as you reach the crest of the hill and be prepared to react to obstacles sharp drops or other vehicles or people which may be on the other side I...

Page 49: ...er again in the direction you wish to travel If your snowmobile starts to tip steer down the hill to regain balance WARNING If you are unable to maintain correct balance and your snowmobile is going to tip over dismount your snowmobile immediately on the uphill side to avoid being hit or caught under the snowmobile as it tips over EWS00261 Ice or icy surface WARNING EWS00270 When you have to opera...

Page 50: ...tial break in the new drive track will tend to stretch quickly as the track settles Be sure to correct the track tension and align ment frequently See page 74 for adjustment procedures A loose track can slip ratchet derail or catch on suspension parts causing severe damage Do not overtighten the drive track otherwise it may increase the friction between the track and the slide runners re sulting i...

Page 51: ...ing onto the strap Do not use the strap to lift the snowmo bile Do not use the strap as a mounting point for cargo or accessories ESU13224 Driving WARNING EWS00300 Be sure to read the SAFETY INFORMA TION section on page 5 and the Riding your snowmobile section on page 40 carefully before operating the snowmo bile WARNING EWS00310 Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobi...

Page 52: ...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 Push down the engine stop switch to stop the engine in an emergency 1 Pull out 2 Slide to FWD forward 3 Push in 1 Pull out 2 Slide to REV rever...

Page 53: ...our 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 whe...

Page 54: ...vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon mon oxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 5 for more information about carbon monoxide WARNING EWS00790 Brake discs calipers and linings can become very hot during use To avoid possible burns let brake components cool before touching them Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by...

Page 55: ... 2500 mi 200 hr Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace if necessary 54 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clear ance when engine is cold Every 40000 km 25000 mi 58 Crankcase breather system Check breather hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Fuel line Check fuel hose for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Fuel injection Check synchronization Adjust if necessary E...

Page 56: ...ves for wear and damage Inspect weights rollers and 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 km 300 mi and every 800 km 500 mi thereafter 68 Drive chain oil Check oil level 68 Change 68 Brake and parking brake Adjust free play and or replace ...

Page 57: ...un ners Check for wear and damage Replace if necessary 72 Steering system Check toe out Adjust if necessary 73 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Lubricate with specified grease Suspension compo nent Lubricate with specified grease Check ball joints for wear and damage Replace if necessary 77 Drive track Check the deflection Adjust if necessary Initial at 500 km 300 mi and ev...

Page 58: ...ing a service operation requiring one take your snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU14230 Recommended equipment It is good practice to carry the spare parts and other necessary equipment with you while riding the snowmobile so that minor repairs can be done if necessary The following should be carried at all times Flashlight Roll of plastic ta...

Page 59: ...s shown To install a side cover 1 Insert the projection on the rear of the side cover into the slot in the fuel tank side cover and insert the projections on the front of the side cover into the slots in the lower cover 2 Tighten the fasteners 3 Install the shroud NOTICE ECS00372 Make sure that all cables hoses and leads are routed properly before install ing the shroud and covers When installing ...

Page 60: ...ied spark plug and spark plug cap Otherwise the T O R S may not work properly Spark plugs are produced in several different thread lengths The thread length or reach is the distance from the spark plug gasket seat to the end of the threaded portion If the reach is too long overheating and engine damage may result If the reach is too short spark plug fouling and poor performance may result Al so if...

Page 61: ...63 Checking the throttle override system T O R S WARNING EWS00352 When checking the T O R S take precau tions to avoid snowmobile movement which could cause an accident Make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly with the engine off before checking the T O R S Make sure that the parking brake is ap plied 1 Rubber cover 2 Locknut 3 Throttle lever free play adjusting nut 4 Throttle lever free p...

Page 62: ...ated and the engine speed will be limited to less than the clutch engagement speed See page 87 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 main switch to the off position and consult a Yamaha dealer Operating the snowmobile with a mal functioning T O R S could result in loss of control EWS0036...

Page 63: ... and then slide the air filter case cov er toward the right side of the snowmobile and remove it 6 Lift up the air filter element frame and check the air filter element If there is any snow on the air filter element remove the element brush off the snow and then in stall the air filter element 7 Place the air filter element frame in the original position and then install the air filter case cover ...

Page 64: ...ere 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 ESU11950 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use result ing in improper air fuel mixture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals ...

Page 65: ...move 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 TIP The engine oil should be between the H and L level marks on the dipstick 6 If the engine oil is below the L level mark add sufficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it to the H level mark See page 87 for the recommend ed oil NOTIC...

Page 66: ...l minutes and then turn it off 3 Remove the shroud the left side cover the right side cover and the drive guard See pages 18 and 52 for removal proce dures 4 Remove the left lower cover the right lower cover and the bottom panel 5 Place an oil pan under the oil tank to col lect the used oil 6 Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler 1 Left lower cover 2 Quick fastener 3 Bolt 4 Washer 3 1 2 2 4 3 1 R...

Page 67: ...he crankcase near the engine oil drain bolt Dispose of used oil according to local regu lations Skip steps 10 12 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 10 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP 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 1 Cylinder head cap 1 Engine oil drain...

Page 68: ...CS00462 17 Install and tighten the oil filler cap 18 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 cyl inder head cap and the oil filler cap are installed correctly 19 Turn the engine off and then connect the oil level gauge coupler NOTIC...

Page 69: ...the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart WARNING EWS00390 Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure which could cause serious injury When the engine has cooled place a thick rag or towel over the radiator cap and slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent This procedure allows any re sidual pressure to escape ...

Page 70: ... frost and corrosion If water has been add ed to the coolant have a Yamaha deal er check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible other wise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECS00492 Bleeding the cooling system The cooling system must be bled if the cool ant reservoir becomes empty if air can be seen in the cooling system or if there is a cooling system leak Consul...

Page 71: ...ry or death Never run the engine with the drive guard removed Make sure that the drive guard is in stalled 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 1 Coolant reservoir cap 1 FULL mark 1 Recommended antifreeze High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze containing cor...

Page 72: ... may move unexpectedly when the engine is started which could cause an accident NOTICE ECS00511 As the V belt wears the position of the V belt will change If the V belt position is out of specification it must be adjusted to en sure proper clutch performance Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust ment 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake 2 Remove the shroud and the ...

Page 73: ...lt position adjusting bolts 9 Install the V belt over the primary sheave assembly 1 Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2 Standard V belt position Standard V belt position From 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge of the secondary sheave as sembly to 0 5 mm 0 02 in below the edge 2 1 1 V belt position adjusting bolt 2 Spacer V belt position Adjustment More than 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge Remove a sp...

Page 74: ...he right side cover See page 52 for removal proce dures 3 Remove the dipstick wipe it off with a clean rag and then screw it back into the filler hole 4 Remove the dipstick and check that the oil level is within the range shown at the bottom of the dipstick If the oil does not reach the bottom of the dipstick add suf ficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level NOTICE Make ...

Page 75: ... Test the brake at a low speed when starting out to make sure that it is working properly If the brake does not provide proper 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 according to the following procedure 1 Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake...

Page 76: ... adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the cable length 5 Tighten the parking brake cable locknut 6 Turn the parking brake pad adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the clearance between the parking brake pads and the brake disc 7 Tighten the parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 1 Parking brake pad wear limit Parking brake pad wear limit 1 2 mm 0 047 in 1 Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 2 P...

Page 77: ...he boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock NOTICE ECS01050 Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the bra...

Page 78: ...Avoid scratching the skis when loading and unloading the snowmobile when riding in areas with little or no snow or on sharp edges such as concrete curbs etc This will wear or damage the skis FX10 FX10RTRS FX10XT FX10M53S FX10M62S 1 Drive sprocket tooth 2 Drive sprocket tooth width 1 Ski runner wear limit 1 2 1 1 Ski wear limit 2 Ski runner Ski runner wear limit 8 0 mm 0 31 in Ski wear limit FX10 1...

Page 79: ... the handlebar 1 Push the handlebar up and down and back and forth 2 Turn the handlebar slightly to the right and left If excessive free play is felt consult a Yamaha dealer 1 Ski wear limit front 2 Ski runner 3 Ski wear limit center 4 Ski wear limit rear Ski runner wear limit 8 0 mm 0 31 in Ski wear limit front FX10M53S 3 0 mm 0 12 in FX10M62S 3 0 mm 0 12 in Ski wear limit center FX10M53S 1 0 mm ...

Page 80: ...ss 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 could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control which could cause an accident Check the drive track alignment and deflec tion and check the ...

Page 81: ...e track one or two turns Stop the engine 4 Align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts 1 Spring scale 1 Drive track deflection 2 Slide runner Standard drive track deflection FX10 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in FX10M53S 40 0 45 0 mm 1 57 1 77 in FX10M62S 40 0 45 0 mm 1 57 1 77 in FX10RTRS 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in FX10XT 25 0 30 0 mm 0 98 1 18 in 2 1 Rear axle nut Drive track alig...

Page 82: ...sh snow frequently Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners ESU12181 High profile pattern drive track FX10M53S FX10M62S This snowmobile is originally equipped with a 57 mm 2 25 in high profile pattern drive track specifically for use in deep snow riding conditions 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track...

Page 83: ... and slide runners from lack of snow which serves as a lubricant ESU12198 Lubrication Lubricate the following points with the speci fied grease WARNING EWS00511 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 TIP For parts equipped with a grease nipple use a grease gun Lubricants Brake lever Silicone gr...

Page 84: ...ge 52 for re moval procedures 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler 3 Remove the bulb holder cover 4 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the burnt out bulb 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 Grease nipple 1 1 1 1 Grease nipple 1 Headlight coupler 2 Bulb holder cover 1 Bulb holder 1 1 U8HK13E0 book Page 78 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 85: ...Fittings and fasteners Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten ers Tighten in proper sequence and torque if nec essary ESU13890 Battery The battery is located behind the right side cover See page 52 for right side cover re moval procedures This model is equipped with a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water However the batt...

Page 86: ... while it is being charged Sparks may ignite the hydrogen gas created by the battery Make sure that the battery terminals are tight NOTICE ECS00843 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special constant voltage battery charger is required Us ing a conventional battery charger will damage the battery Do not charge the battery quickly ESU12874 Replacing a fuse WARNING EWS00550 Be sure...

Page 87: ...e 2 S H helmet shield heater jack fuse 3 FAN radiator fan fuse 4 SIG signaling system fuse 5 DC TERM auxiliary DC jack fuse 6 HEAD headlight fuse 7 Spare fuse 1 3 4 7 5 6 2 Specified fuses Main fuse 40 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 3 0 A Auxiliary DC jack fuse 3 0 A Ignition fuse 20 0 A Radiator fan fuse 10 0 A Helmet shield heater jack fuse 3 0 ...

Page 88: ...s connectors together to bypass the T O R S WARNING Before by passing the T O R S make sure that the throttle returns properly to the fully closed position The T O R S is an important safety de vice 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 Repl...

Page 89: ...the black jumper cable from the negative terminal of the bat tery used to jump start the engine 10 Disconnect the red jumper cable from the positive terminal of the battery used to jump start the engine 11 Disconnect the red jumper cable from the positive terminal of the discharged battery 12 Install the right side cover and the shroud Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly Engine st...

Page 90: ...or primary and second ary sheave assembly surfaces 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 deale...

Page 91: ...den 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 fric...

Page 92: ...tilated 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 c...

Page 93: ...mm 3 23 2 61 in Idling speed 1450 1550 r min Engine oil Recommended grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Recommended brand YAMALUBE Type SAE 0W 30 Fuel injection ID mark 8GL1 10 Fuel Type REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Minimum pump octane R M 2 86 Starting system Electric starter Chassis Drive track Material Molded rubber fiberglass rod reinforced Type FX10 Internal drive type FX10...

Page 94: ...io FX10 39 21 1 86 FX10M53S 40 18 2 22 FX10M62S 40 18 2 22 FX10RTRS 39 21 1 86 FX10XT 39 21 1 86 Secondary reduction ratio R FX10 2 38 FX10M53S 2 78 FX10M62S 2 78 FX10RTRS 2 38 FX10XT 2 38 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 Tot...

Page 95: ...rs 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 ...

Page 96: ...sion 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 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 U8HK13E0 book Page 90 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 97: ...ue 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...

Page 98: ... 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 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 fai...

Page 99: ...e 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 CHAN...

Page 100: ...Consumer information 94 ESU12511 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S U8HK13E0 book Page 94 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 101: ...0 G General maintenance and lubrication chart 50 Grip thumb warmer adjusting switch 16 H Headlight beam switch 15 Headlight beams adjusting 79 Headlight bulb replacing 78 High beam indicator light 12 High altitude settings 58 I Identification numbers 89 L Location of the important labels 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 12 Lubrication 77 M Main switch 10 Multi function meter unit 11 O Oil...

Page 102: ... 10 Throttle lever free play adjusting 55 Throttle override system T O R S 10 Throttle override system T O R S checking 55 Tool kit 52 Transporting 47 Troubleshooting 82 V Valve clearance 58 V belt 65 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 90 U8HK13E0 book Page 2 Monday May 9 2011 4 06 PM ...

Page 103: ...r Genuine Yamaha Accessories will fit right and perform right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out GenuineYamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technic...

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