Yamaha RX10RX, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... YAMAHA OWNER S MANUAL RX10RX RX10RTRX RX10MTX RX10MTAX RX10LTX LIT 12628 02 63 8FP 28199 13 ...

Page 2: ...ESU10040 A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm AAHA LIT CALIF 65 01 ...

Page 3: ...y questions 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 dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual RX10RX RX10RTRX RX10MTX RX10MTAX RX10LTX OWNER S MANUAL 2007 by Yama...

Page 4: ...ake procedures easier or clearer NOTE Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most current product information available 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 This manual should be considered a...

Page 5: ...vers 21 Drive guard 21 V belt holders 22 Storage compartment 22 Rear carrier RX10MT RX10MTA 22 Fuel 22 Suspension 23 Pre operation checks 31 Pre operation check list 31 Operation 33 Starting the engine 33 Break in 33 Riding your snowmobile 34 Maximizing drive track life 37 Strap RX10MT RX10MTA 38 Driving 38 Stopping the engine 40 Transporting 40 Periodic maintenance 41 Periodic maintenance chart f...

Page 6: ... Adjusting the headlight beams 71 Fittings and fasteners 71 Battery 71 Replacing a fuse 71 Troubleshooting 75 Storage 79 Specifications 81 Consumer information 83 Identification number records 83 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY 84 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 87 ...

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 31 before starting the en gine Check the throttle brake and steer ing for proper operation every time before starting the engine Make sure that the throttle lever moves freely and it returns to the home position when it is...

Page 8: ...g 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 established trails to minimize your ex posure to hazards Ride slowly and cau tiously when you ride off of established trails Hitting a rock or stump or running into wires could cause an accident and ...

Page 9: ...ur snowmobile unsafe for use that may cause severe personal injury Modifica tions may also make the snowmobile ille gal to use 3 Never store the snowmobile with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where igni tion sources are present such as hot wa ter and space heaters an open flame sparks clothes dryers and the like Allow the engine to cool off before storing the snowmobile in an enclosed spa...

Page 10: ...afety information ESU10231 Location of the important labels Please read the following labels carefully before operating this snowmobile NOTE Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 4 ...

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

Page 12: ...A Safety information NOTE The following suspension adjustment charts are included with the Owner s Manual 6 ...

Page 13: ...reservoir 7 Coolant recovery tank 8 Strap RX10MT RX10MTA 9 Tool kit 10 Storage compartment 11 Tail brake lights 12 Rear carrier RX10MT RX10MTA 13 Slide rail suspension 14 Rear suspension damping force remote ad justment dial RX10R RX10LT 15 Drive track 16 V belt holder 17 Idle adjusting screw 7 ...

Page 14: ...MODE button 13 RESET button 14 SELECT button 15 Fuel meter and grip thumb warmer level in dicator 16 Fuel meter indicator 17 Self diagnosis warning indicator 18 Rear suspension indicator not applicable 29 28 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 i...

Page 15: ...Description 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 9 ...

Page 16: ...e the speed of the snowmo bile by 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 1 Throttle lever EWS00030 Check the throttle brake and steering for proper operation before starting the en gine See page 31 ESU10321 Engine overheating prevention system This model is equipped with a system whic...

Page 17: ...sensor Engine Idling starting Off Closed Run Running On Open Run Trouble Off Open T O R S will oper ate Idling starting 1 Throttle position sensor throttle valve closed position 2 Throttle switch off 3 Throttle cable 1 Throttle position sensor throttle valve open position 2 Throttle switch on Trouble H W Io N 1 1 Z Q H 2 Jfc1 1 1 Throttle position sensor throttle valve open position 2 Throttle swi...

Page 18: ...l or the thumb warmer level a display brightness control function 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 1 Tachometer 2 Low coolant temperature indicator light 3 Warning light K 4 Meter display The grip warmer level is initially displayed for 5 seconds t...

Page 19: ...e SE LECT button The clock starts when the SELECT button is released NOTE 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 switch to the off position 2 Push and hold down the SELECT but ton 1 SELECT b...

Page 20: ...rms the rider that the snowmobile must be warmed up After the engine is start ed warm it up until the indicator light goes off 1 Low coolant temperature indicator light 7 The snowmobile can be operated normally af ter the indicator light goes off ESU10421 Fuel meter and grip thumb warmer level indicator The fuel meter and grip thumb warmer level indicator have eight segments which show the amount ...

Page 21: ...to the grip warmer level When the 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 for 5 seconds after releasing the grip thumb warmer adjustment switch then the display switches to the fuel meter The top segment of the grip thumb warmer level indicator flashes once when th...

Page 22: ...tting low Add engine oil as soon as possible If the oil level warning indicator and the warn ing light do not go off check the engine oil lev el in the oil tank see page 52 for engine oil level checking procedures and add engine oil if necessary ESU10510 Coolant temperature warning indicator i If the engine overheats the coolant tempera ture warning indicator and the warning light come on When thi...

Page 23: ...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 33 for engine starting procedures Control functions 1 Engine stop switch j j During the first few rides practice using the stop switch so that you can react quickly in an...

Page 24: ...se accessories requiring more than the maximum rated capacity for the auxiliary DC jack This may overload the circuit and cause the fuse to blow See page 71 for the specified amperage Do not use an automotive cigarette light er or other accessory with a plug that gets hot because the jack can be dam aged Maximum rated capacity DC 12 V 2 5 A 30 W The auxiliary DC jack cannot be used if the engine i...

Page 25: ...brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side for service 1 Parking brake lever To release the parking brake move the park ing brake lever to the right 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 desi...

Page 26: ...Pull out 2 Slide to FWD forward 3 Release 20 1 Pull out 2 Slide to REV reverse 3 Release ECS00070 CAUTION Do not shift from FWD to REV or from REV to FWD while the snowmobile is moving Otherwise the drive system could be damaged ESU12530 Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial RX10R RX10LT Turn the remote adjustment dial to adjust the rear suspension damping force See page 27 for adju...

Page 27: ...g parts when servicing the snow mobile with the shroud or covers re moved Do not touch the hot muffler and engine during or immediately after operation ECS00370 CAUTION Make sure that all cables leads etc are routed properly before installing the shroud and covers ESU10750 Drive guard The drive guard is designed to cover the V belt clutch and V belt in case parts break or come loose 1 Drive guard ...

Page 28: ... store the tool kit spare parts or other small items ESU10600 1 Storage compartment ESU10840 Rear carrier RX10MT RX10MTA The rear carrier is located at the rear of the snowmobile Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel tank EWS00070 Fuel is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and poi sonous Check the SAFETY INFORMA TION section carefully before refueling See page 1 Do not fill the fuel tank above th...

Page 29: ...with oxygenated fuel The fuel tank should be filled with straight gasoline as specified ESU10870 Suspension The suspension can be adjusted to suit rider preference A softer setting for example may provide greater rider comfort while a harder setting may allow more precise handling and control over certain types of terrain or riding conditions EWS00150 Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adju...

Page 30: ...changes ap proximately 1 5 mm 0 06 in with each full turn of the adjusting ring ESU12550 Adjusting the front shock absorber air pressure RX10RTR RX10MTA ECS00700 CAUTION The left and right shock absorber air pres sure must be set to the same setting Un even settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability This snowmobile is equipped with FOX shock absorbers as standard equipment The air pres...

Page 31: ...he hose connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the shock absorber and tighten it approxi mately six turns until the pressure regis ters on the pump gauge 1 Hose connector 1 Bleed valve button NOTE ECS00720 CAUTION Do not overtighten the connector onto the air valve as this will damage the connector seal To allow pressure to escape from the pump and the shock absorber push the b...

Page 32: ...compliant ride decrease the air pres sure by 34 kPa 0 3 kgf cm 5 psi 1 Spring preload adjusting ring 2 Spring seat length Spring preload setting at the center shock absorber spring seat length or spring preload adjusting ring position Minimum soft RX10MT RX10MTA 1 RX10RTR 112 5 mm 4 43 in Standard RX10MT RX10MTA 3 RX10RTR 113 5 mm 4 47 in Maximum hard RX10MT RX10MTA 5 RX10RTR 123 5 mm 4 86 in The ...

Page 33: ...ition of the spring seat Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment as it requires special tools ESU11001 Adjusting the rear suspension damp ing force RX1 0R RX10RTR RX10LT RX10R RX10LT EWS00160 Do not turn the remote adjustment dial while the snowmobile is moving as this could cause loss of control an accident and injury ECS00290 CAUTION Be sure to stop the remote adjustment dial at a marked posit...

Page 34: ...urned af ter 20 click s there will be no change in the damping force Be sure to stop the adjusting screw at a position where there is a click ESU11040 Adjusting the control rods The weight transfer can be adjusted by turn ing the control rod adjuster or adjusting nut RX10R RX10LT 1 Loosen the locknut 2 Turn the control rod adjuster in direction a to increase weight transfer or direction b to decre...

Page 35: ...at it is tightly fitted to the locknut or the control rod adjuster RX10RTR RX10 MT RX10MTA 1 Loosen the locknut while holding the con trol rod adjusting nut 2 Turn the control rod adjusting nut in direc tion a to increase weight transfer or di rection b to decrease weight transfer Control functions 1 Locknut 2 Control rod adjusting nut EWS00170 Never adjust the control rods beyond the maximum rang...

Page 36: ...TION When using the two wrenches included in the owner s tool kit make sure that they are situated at a right angle to the control rod as shown and that they are tightly fitted to the locknut and the con trol rod adjusting nut The left and right adjusting nuts must be set to the same position Uneven set tings can cause poor handling and loss of stability 30 ...

Page 37: ...nspected and repaired before operating the snowmobile ESU11080 Pre operation check list ITEM Fuel Engine oil Coolant V be lt Drive guard Brake Air filter CHECKS Check fuel level Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage Check coolant level Add if necessary Check for wear and damage Rep...

Page 38: ...f necessary have Yamaha dealer replace skis or ski runners Check for deflection wear and damage If necessary have Yamaha dealer replace track Check for wear and damage If necessary have Yamaha dealer replace slide runners Check for excessive free play Check for damage Replace if necessary Check operation Correct if necessary Make sure that operation is smooth and spring back to its home position w...

Page 39: ... as possible 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 between 0 and 500 km 300 mi For this reason you should read the following material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 500 km 300 mi The various ...

Page 40: ...ride always perform the pre oper ation checks listed on page 31 The short time spent checking the condition of the snowmo bile will be rewarded with added safety and a more reliable snowmobile Always wear the proper clothing for both warmth and to help protect you from injury if an accident occurs Become familiar with operating your snowmo bile at low speeds even if you are an experi enced rider D...

Page 41: ...e to tip Operation 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 Remember Avoid higher speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with the operation of your snowmo bile Riding uphill You should practice first on gentle slopes Try more difficult climbs only after you have de v...

Page 42: ...de if there are no obstacles in your path As you regain proper balance gradually steer again in the direction you wish to travel If your snowmobile starts to tip steer down the hill to regain balance EWS00260 ET WARNING EWS00240 EJWARNING Use extra caution when applying the brake during a descent Excessive braking will cause the drive track to lock causing a loss of control If you are unable to ma...

Page 43: ...s of braking ability and snowmobile control which could cause an accident Operation Always check the drive track for damage or maladjustment before operating the snowmobile Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track ECS00350 CAUTION Ride on fresh snow frequently Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners ESU11350 Maximizing drive track life Re...

Page 44: ...ap only as an operator grip point when needed to shift weight uphill to maintain balance during traverse side hill riding Only experienced oper ators should traverse slopes steep enough to require strap use Keep the right hand on the right handle bar grip for steering and grip the strap with the left hand to shift weight uphill for balance during traverse riding Ride cautiously while using the str...

Page 45: ...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 REV until it stops and then release it 1 Pull out 2 Slide to FWD forward 3 Release Operation 1 Pull out 2 Slide to REV reverse 3 Release ECS00070 CAUTION Do not shift from FWD to REV or from REV to FWD while the snowmobile is moving Otherwise the drive system could be...

Page 46: ...ruck 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 designed for your 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 snowmo...

Page 47: ... 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 GROUPED SEPARATELY THESE SERVICES REQUIRE SPECIALIZED DATA KNOWL EDGE AND EQUIPMENT YAMAHA DEALERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO PER FORM THESE PARTICULAR SERVICES ESU11460 Periodic maintenance chart for the e...

Page 48: ...ust system REMARKS Check for leakage Tighten or replace gasket if necessary INITIAL 1 month or 800 km 500 mi 40 hr EVERY Seasonally or 4000 km 2500 mi 200 hr PAG E It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer 42 ...

Page 49: ...ct ramp shoes bushings for wear for secondary Replace if necessary Lubricate with specified grease Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check oil level Change Adjust free play and or replace pads if necessary Change brake fluid Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary Check for slight free play Lubricate shaft with specified grease as required Check for wear and damage Replace if...

Page 50: ...operly tight ened Tighten if necessary Check condition Charge if necessary INITIAL 1 month or 800 km 500 mi 40 hr EVERY Seasonally or 4000 km 2500 mi 200 hr PAG E 65 68 68 71 71 It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer NOTE Brake system After disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder always change the brake fluid Regularly check the brake fluid level and add fl...

Page 51: ... operation requiring one take your snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if necessary ESU11750 Removing and installing the shroud and covers Shroud To remove the shroud Loosen the fasteners slowly raise the shroud and then unhook the shroud from the shroud stay Periodic maintenance 1 Fastener 1 Shroud To install the shroud Hook the end of the shroud onto the sh...

Page 52: ... coupler and auxiliary DC jack cou pler and then remove the top cover 1 Bolt 2 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 in stall the bolts Top cover To remove the top cover 1 Remove the screws and then remove the cable guide 2 Pass all of the cables etc through the cable guide place the ...

Page 53: ...SU11780 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 of the engine Check the coloration on the white porcelain insulator around the center electrode The ideal coloration at this point is a medium to a light tan color for a snowmobile that is being ridden normally If a spark plug shows a d...

Page 54: ... and the top cover See page 45 for removal procedures 2 Start the engine and warm it up 3 Remove the headlight unit bolts and then lift up the headlight unit 1 Headlight unit bolt 4 Turn the idle adjusting screw in or out to adjust the engine idling speed 1 Idle adjusting screw Standard engine idling speed 1400 1600 r min 5 Install the headlight unit making sure to insert the projections on the he...

Page 55: ... Locknut 2 Throttle cable free play adjusting bolt 3 Throttle cable free play Throttle cable free play 2 0 3 0 mm 0 08 0 12 in 6 Tighten the locknut 7 Connect the speedometer coupler 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 the...

Page 56: ...ent speed See page 81 for the clutch engagement speed Refer to the Starting the engine section on page 33 EWS00361 raWARNING 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 ESU11881 Checking the air filter Always check that there is no snow under the air filter element frame 1 ...

Page 57: ... 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 1 Bolt 4 Slightly lift up the headlight unit and then remove the air filter case cover 5 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 ...

Page 58: ...e 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 ECS00430 CAUTION 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 ESU11950 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use re...

Page 59: ...he parking brake 2 Start the engine warm it up for 10 15 minutes and then turn it off NOTE 1 Oil filler cap 2 Dipstick The engine can also be warmed up 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 NOTE The engine oil should be between the H and L level marks on the dipstick 3 Remove the shroud a...

Page 60: ... 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 45 for removal proce dures 4 Remove the bottom panel and the right lower cover 1 Bottom panel 54 1 Right lower cover 5 Place an oil pan under the oil tank to ...

Page 61: ... replacement 3 0 L 3 17 US qt 2 64 Imp qt Without oil filter cartridge replacement 2 8 L 2 96 US qt 2 46 Imp qt Total amount 3 8 L 4 02 US qt 3 34 Imp qt 12 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off not to fill above the H level mark on the dipstick Use only 4 stroke engine oil Make sure that no foreign material en ters the engine oil tank 14 Start the engine and then le...

Page 62: ... on the cap while turning coun terclockwise and remove it To check the coolant level 1 Remove the top cover See page 45 for removal procedures 2 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 1 COLD ...

Page 63: ...mp qt RX10MTA 6 40 L 6 76 US qt 5 63 Imp qt RX10R 6 00 L 6 34 US qt 5 28 Imp qt RX10RTR 6 00 L 6 34 US qt 5 28 Imp qt 4 Start the engine allow it to idle for several minutes and then turn it off 5 Check the coolant reservoir If it is not full remove the coolant reservoir cap fill the reservoir with the recommended coolant and then install the cap 6 Check for any coolant leakage NOTE If you find an...

Page 64: ...d and the snowmo bile may move unexpectedly when the engine is started which could cause an accident Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust ment 1 Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2 Spacer ECS00510 CAUTION As the V belt wears adjustment may be necessary 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 positio...

Page 65: ... 1 5 mm 0 06 in above the edge of the secondary sheave assembly to 0 5 mm 0 02 in below the edge 1 4 5 V belt Remove the V belt from the secondary sheave assembly and primary sheave assembly Temporarily install the new V belt on the secondary sheave assembly only 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...

Page 66: ...ssembly 9 Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave 1 Secondary sliding sheave 2 Secondary fixed sheave 10 Install the V belt between the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves 1 V belt 11 Install the drive guard and then install the left side cover and the shroud ESU12100 EWS00430 Drive chain housing The engine oil tank brake disc ...

Page 67: ...s below the minimum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the maximum level mark RX10MTA R ffl 1 2 1 Maximum level mark 2 Minimum level mark RX10R RX10RTR RX10MT RX10LT 1 2 1 Maximum level mark 2 Minimum level mark Recommended drive chain oil SAE 75W or 80W API GL 4 Gear oil ECS00530 CAUTION Make sure that no foreign material enters the drive chain housing 5 Install ...

Page 68: ...snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system You could lose braking ability which could lead to an accident Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake system ECS00060 CAUTION Make sure that the brake lever end 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 Test the brake at a low speed ...

Page 69: ...ng brake pad adjusting bolt 2 Loosen the parking brake cable locknut 3 Turn the parking brake cable adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the cable length Periodic maintenance 1 Parking brake pad locknut 2 Parking brake pad adjusting bolt 3 Parking brake cable locknut 4 Parking brake cable adjusting bolt 5 Parking brake cable length Parking brake cable length 43 5 46 5 mm 1 713 1 831 in 4 Tighten the...

Page 70: ...ately Place the snowmobile on a level surface Check that the brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when necessary 1 Ski runner wear limit 1 Lower level 1 Ski wear limit Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Changing the brake fluid EWS00470 E WARNING Ski runner wear limit 8 mm 0 31 in Ski wear limit RX10R RX10RTR RX10LT 12 mm 0 47 in RX10MT RX10MTA 24 mm 0 94 in Make sure that the brake fluid a...

Page 71: ...ons Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when the engine is running When the rear of the snowmobile is raised to allow the drive track to spin a suitable stand must be used to support the rear of the snowmobile Never allow anyone to hold the rear of the snowmo bile off the ground to allow the drive track to spin Never allow anyone near a rotating drive track Inspect the drive track c...

Page 72: ... 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in RX10MTA 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in RX10R 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in RX10RTR 30 0 35 0 mm 1 18 1 38 in 3 If the deflection is incorrect adjust the drive track Adjusting the drive track EWS00500 Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before working under neath the snowmobile Operate the engine in a well ventilate...

Page 73: ...align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts 1 Slide runner Drive track alignment Left adjusting nut Right adjust ing nut Shifted to right Tu r n o u t Turn in Shifted to left Tu r n in Turn out 1 Left adjusting nut 2 Right adjusting nut Shifted to right 1 Forward 2 Gap 3 Slide runner 4 Drive track 5 Slide metal Shifted to left 5 Forward Gap Slide runner Drive track Slide met...

Page 74: ... operation on hard surfaces such as ice hard packed snow dirt etc to extend the life of the track and slide runners 6 Recheck alignment and deflection If nec essary repeat steps 3 to 5 until the prop er adjustment is achieved 7 Tighten the rear axle nut Rear axle nut tightening torque 75 Nm 7 5 m kgf 54 ft lb Slide runners Check the slide runners for wear and dam age If the slide runners reach the...

Page 75: ...ubri cate the front and rear suspensions Lubricant Low temperature grease 1 Lubrication point 1 Throttle cable end 1 Lubrication point ESU12220 Replacing a headlight bulb EWS00530 WARNING 1 Lubrication point Keep flammable products and your hands away from the hot bulb until it has cooled down 1 Remove the top cover See page 45 for removal procedures 2 Remove the screws and then remove the headlig...

Page 76: ...lb and then hook the bulb holder onto the headlight unit Bulb type Halogen bulb ECS00620 CAUTION Keep oil and your hands away from the glass part of the bulb or its life and illumi nation will be affected If the glass is oil stained thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened with alcohol or lacquer thinner 1 Do not touch the glass part of the bulb 8 Install the bulb holder cover and then connect t...

Page 77: ...al accessories Periodic maintenance EWS00540 Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan gerous It contains sulfuric acid and can cause severe burns Avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing ANTIDOTE EXTERNAL Flush with water INTERNAL Drink large quantities of wa ter or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten egg or vegetable oil Call physician immediately EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and ge...

Page 78: ...the air filter case and then disconnect the crankcase breather hose and the bypass air hose 1 Crankcase breather hose clamp 2 Bypass air hose clamp 3 Crankcase breather hose 4 Bypass air hose 6 Slide the clamp down and then discon nect the air filter case drain hose 1 Air filter case drain hose clamp 2 Air filter case drain hose 7 Remove the air filter case 8 Disconnect the negative battery lead 9...

Page 79: ...TERM auxiliary DC jack fuse 3 0 A IGN ignition fuse 20 0 A BACK UP backup fuse 3 0 A FA N radiator fan fuse 4 0 A ECS electronically controlled rear shock absorber fuse 10 0 A Spare fuses 20 0 A 10 0 A 4 0 A 3 0 A 10 Connect the negative battery lead 11 Install the air filter case by reversing the removal steps 12 Connect the headlight couplers and speedometer coupler and then install the headligh...

Page 80: ...Headlight unit bolt tightening torque 3 Nm 0 3 m kgf 2 2 ft lb 14 Install the top cover the left and right side covers and the shroud NOTE If the fuse immediately blows again ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile 74 ...

Page 81: ...uts properly Worn or damaged gasket Replace gas ket Worn or damaged piston and cylinder 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 jumper cables Two connecting leads have been provided for jump starting the snowmobile Due to the rubber engine mount ing the snowmobile frame is not a suitable grou...

Page 82: ...ng lead and the black jumper cable to the black con necting lead Do not reverse the connec tions 4 Pull the red connecting lead cover to expose the terminal through the slit in the cover and then connect the red jump er cable to the red connecting lead 76 5 Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the booster battery 6 Connect the black jumper cable to the negative...

Page 83: ...y wire connections Check connec tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect Discharged battery Charge battery or see Starting the engine with a discharged bat tery 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 light is flashing Warm the engine up Faulty spark plugs Clean or r...

Page 84: ...or dirty V belt 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 As...

Page 85: ... 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 Storage ECS00680 CAUTION Do not attempt to store the snowmobile by simply starting the engine occasionally during the storage period This can cause more harm than good Moisture and acids form during combustion which can actu...

Page 86: ...er 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 clean or replace them if necessary Perform all other p...

Page 87: ...ke 74 0 58 0 mm 2 91 2 28 in Idling speed 1400 1600 r min Engine oil Recommended grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Type SAE 0W 30 Specifications Fuel injection Model quantity 39EIDW 2 Manufacturer MIKUNI 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 ...

Page 88: ... RX10MT 2 50 RX10R 2 08 RX10RTR 2 27 Fuel tank capacity 35 6 L 9 41 US gal 7 83 Imp gal Engine oil quantity With oil filter cartridge replacement 3 0 L 3 17 US qt 2 64 Imp qt Without oil filter cartridge replacement 2 8 L 2 96 US qt 2 46 Imp qt Total amount 3 8 L 4 02 US qt 3 34 Imp qt Brake Type Hydraulic disc type ventilated disc Operation Handle lever left hand operated Throttle Operation Handl...

Page 89: ...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 1 Engine serial number Key identification number The key identification number is stamped in the location as shown 1 Frame serial number Engine serial number Primary ID The engine serial number is stamped in t...

Page 90: ...ude 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 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 ...

Page 91: ...on 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 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 cause...

Page 92: ... 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 write YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT P O Box 6555 Cypress California 90630 86 When contacting Yamaha Motor Corpora tion U S A be sure to include the model serial number names...

Page 93: ...amaha needs cov ered service replacement vehicle rental emergency towing phone calls even food and lodging when you are away from home This superb coverage goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any war ranty repairs as well as covered repairs dur ing your entire Y E S plan period Y E S coverage is honored at any authorized Yamaha dealer nationwide Y E S coverage is transferable...

Page 94: ...eadlight bulb replacing 69 High beam indicator light 14 High altitude settings 52 I Identification numbers 83 L Label locations 4 Low coolant temperature indicator light 14 Lubrication 68 M Main switch 10 O Oil level warning indicator 16 P Parking brake lever 19 Part locations 7 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 41 Pre operation check list 31 R Rear carrier RX10MT RX10MTA ...

Page 95: ...ble free play adjusting 48 Throttle lever 10 Throttle override system T O R S 10 Throttle override system T O R S checking 50 Tool kit 45 Transporting 40 Troubleshooting 75 V Valve clearance 52 V belt 57 V belt holders 22 ...

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