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Yamaha VK PROFESSIONAL-II 2016 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
USO E MANUTENZIONE
INSTRUKTIONSBOK
OMISTAJAN KÄSIKIRJA
EIERHÅNDBOK
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VK10FH
8KW-28199-S1

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE USO E MANUTENZIONE INSTRUKTIONSBOK OMISTAJAN KÄSIKIRJA EIERHÅNDBOK Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la première utilisation du véhicule. Leggere attentamente questo manuale prima di utilizzare questo veicolo. Läs den här instruktionsboken noga innan snöskotern används.
  • Page 2 Original instructions Notice originale Istruzioni originali Bruksanvisning i original Alkuperäiset ohjeet Opprinnelige instruksjoner PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ STAMPATO SU CARTA RICICLATA TRYCKT PÅ ÅTERVUNNET PAPPER PAINETTU UUSIOPAPERILLE PRINTED IN JAPAN TRYKKET PÅ RESIRKULERT PAPIR 2016.05-0.3×1 CR...
  • Page 3 OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. VK10FH 8KW-28199-S1-E0...
  • Page 4 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. EC Declaration of Conformity conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan, declare in sole responsibility, that the product ∗ ( JYE8KW00...
  • Page 5 VK10FH OWNER’S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of a ©2016 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Yamaha snowmobile. This model is the result 1st Edition, April 2016 of Yamaha’s vast experience in the produc- All rights reserved. tion of fine sporting and touring snowmo-...
  • Page 6 Important manual information ESU10152 Particularly important information is distin- guished in this manual by the following nota- tions. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury haz- ards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Pre-operation checks ..... 30 Location of the important labels..1 Pre-operation check list....30 Safety information......8 Operation ......... 32 Starting the engine......32 Description........10 Break-in ........33 Riding your snowmobile ....33 Control functions......12 Maximizing drive track life .... 37 Main switch ........
  • Page 8 Contents Replacing a headlight bulb ... 68 Adjusting the headlight beams ..69 Fittings and fasteners....70 Battery........... 70 Replacing a fuse ......71 Troubleshooting ......74 Storage..........78 Specifications ........80 Consumer information....82 Identification number records ..82 WARRANTY ........

  • Page 9: Location Of The Important Labels

    Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer.
  • Page 10 Location of the important labels VARNING 8KW-7718A-S0 TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT DRIVE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY 1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 350 cm³ (11.8 oz) 2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE 350 cm³ 2.
  • Page 11 Location of the important labels < 1176 N < 147 N 8HF-2817S-00 VARNING VAROITUS 8JT-77765-S0 MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA 20kg {44lbs} 5kg {11lbs} 8FM-24897-11 8FN-24897-10 VK10F 2016 92.3 kW 395 kg 8KW-2156A-00 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN 8AC-2817L-00 8FA-S0 4AA-22259-40 8FA-2389C-S0...
  • Page 12 Overloading can cause loss of control. Loss of control can result in severe injury or death. Model Name ****** Max. Power *** kW *** kg Mass In Running Order 1 Year of construction **** YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN...
  • Page 13 Location of the important labels For RUSSIA...
  • Page 14 Location of the important labels 8KW-7718A-R0 TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT DRIVE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY 1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 350 cm³ (11.8 oz) 2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE 350 cm³ 2. TYPE D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE GL-3 75W or 80W 3.
  • Page 15 Location of the important labels < 1176 N < 147 N 8HF-2817S-00 8JT-77765-R0 MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA 20kg {44lbs} 5kg {11lbs} 8FM-24897-11 8FN-24897-10 VK10F 92.3 kW 395 kg 8KW-2156A-00 2016 8HN-2811S-00 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN 8AC-2817L-00 8FA-S0 4AA-22259-40 8FA-2389C-S0...

  • Page 16: Safety Information

    Consult a Such use is prohibited by law, and you Yamaha dealer about any control or func- could collide with another vehicle. tion you do not understand.  Be careful where you ride. There may be ...
  • Page 17 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 accessories or offer other modifications for Yamaha vehicles.

  • Page 18: Description

    Description ESU10262 2,3,4,5,6 9,10 11 12 13 1. Air filter 12. Rear carrier 2. Battery 13. Tail/brake light 3. Coolant reservoir 14. Tow hitch bracket 4. Fuse box 15. Slide rail suspension 5. Main fuse 16. Drive track 6. Oil filler cap 7.
  • Page 19 Description 1. Parking brake lever 8. Engine stop switch 2. Brake lever 9. Throttle lever 3. Grip warmer adjusting switch 10. Shroud latch 4. Helmet shield heater jack 11. Shift lever 5. Multi-function meter unit 12. Main switch 6. Auxiliary DC jack 13.

  • Page 20: Control Functions

    Control functions throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will ESU10293 Main switch decelerate, and the engine will return to idle The main switch controls the ignition and when it is released. lighting systems. The various positions are described below. 1. Throttle lever ESU13243 1.

  • Page 21: Multi-Function Meter Unit

    If the T.O.R.S. is activated, the warning light and engine trouble warning indicator flash, and the two-digit code “84” displays in the meter display. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the system as soon as possible. 1. Tachometer 2.

  • Page 22: High Beam Indicator Light

    Control functions 1. Odometer/tripmeter 1. High beam indicator light “ ” To reset the tripmeter, push the select/reset ESU10474 Low coolant temperature indi- button for at least one second while the trip- meter is displayed. cator light “ ” The low coolant temperature indicator light comes on when the coolant temperature is ...

  • Page 23: Fuel Meter And Grip/Thumb Warmer Level Indicator

    Control functions ESU10428 Fuel meter and grip/thumb The snowmobile must be stopped on a level warmer level indicator surface to obtain an accurate fuel meter The fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level reading, since the reading changes accord- indicator have eight segments which show ing to the movement and inclination of the the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, snowmobile.

  • Page 24: Fuel Level Warning Indicator

    Control functions If the fuel level warning indicator, the warning light, and all segments of the fuel meter flash, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmo- bile as soon as possible. 1. Thumb warmer adjusting switch  The grip/thumb warmer level is displayed...

  • Page 25: Coolant Temperature Warning Indicator

    “ ” If the warning indicator and the warning light If the engine overheats, the coolant tempera- still remain on, have a Yamaha dealer check ture warning indicator and the warning light the snowmobile. come on. When this occurs, stop the engine...

  • Page 26: Engine Stop Switch

    Note the error ESU10662 Headlight beam switch code, and then have a Yamaha dealer in- “LIGHTS” spect the snowmobile as soon as possible. NOTICE: Do not continue to operate the Push the headlight beam switch to change the headlight to high beam “HI”...

  • Page 27: Auxiliary Dc Jack

    Control functions 1. Thumb warmer adjusting switch 1. Auxiliary DC jack cap 2. Auxiliary DC jack To raise the temperature After using the auxiliary DC jack, be sure To raise the temperature, press the respec- to remove the accessory power plug tive switch to “HI”.

  • Page 28: Brake Lever

    Control functions Open the helmet shield heater jack cap, and then insert the power plug of the hel- met shield heater into the jack. 1. Brake lever When the brake lever is squeezed, the brake 1. Helmet shield heater jack light comes on.

  • Page 29: Shift Lever

    Control functions ESU15000 Drive guard EWS00403 WARNING  Coming in contact with the rotating 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 ESU12563...

  • Page 30: V-Belt Holders

    Control functions 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. 1. Drive guard 2. Drive guard locking pin Lift up the rear of the drive guard as shown, and then pull the guard rearward to remove it.

  • Page 31: Storage Areas

    Control functions 1. Passenger grip warmer switch ECS00221 2. Off NOTICE 3. “HI” (high)  Do not place sharp items in the storage 4. “LO” (low) compartment. Fuel could leak if the fuel ESU15010 tank is damaged. Storage areas  The bottom of the storage compartment This snowmobile is equipped with a storage may be hot during or immediately after compartment, rear storage area, and rear...
  • Page 32 Control functions To install the passenger seat and backrest Maximum load limit: Open the rider seat. (See “Storage com- Rear storage area: 5 kg (11 lbs) partment” for details.) Rear carrier: Remove the passenger seat bolts, insert 20 kg (44 lbs) the hooks on the bottom of the passen- ger seat and backrest into the slots in the EWS00141...

  • Page 33: Tow Hitch (For Russia) And Tow Hitch Bracket (For Europe)

    1. Tow hitch bracket Tow hitch (For RUSSIA) Use the tow hitch within the specified weight limits. A tow hitch is available at a Yamaha dealer. Tow weight limit: 120 kgf (264 lbf) Vertical weight limit: 15 kgf (33 lbf)

  • Page 34: Suspension

    ONLY (FIN, SWE) Fuel tank capacity: 44.6 L (11.77 US gal, 9.81 Imp.gal) Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use unleaded gasoline with a research oc- tane number of 95 or higher. (For Russia, reg- ular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number [(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a re- search octane number of 91 or higher.)
  • Page 35  Do not dispose of a damaged or worn Maximum (hard): out shock absorber yourself. Take the shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for any service. ESU14321 Adjusting the spring preload of the center shock absorber and the rear...
  • Page 36 Control functions 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 1. Spring preload adjuster Spring preload setting: Spring preload setting: Minimum (soft): Minimum (soft): Standard: Standard: 1 (For EUROPE) 3 (For RUSSIA) Maximum (hard): Maximum (hard): ESU13095 Adjusting the 2-up adjusting blocks Rear torsion springs (For EUROPE) EWS00751 WARNING...
  • Page 37 Control functions To increase the spring preload, turn the ad- justing nut in direction (a). To decrease the  Be sure to make this adjustment when spring preload, turn the adjusting nut in direc- there is no load (rider or cargo) on the tion (b).

  • Page 38: Pre-Operation Checks

    • Make sure the drive guard is installed securely. Drive guard • Check the drive guard mounts for damage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy- draulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Brake •...
  • Page 39 • Check the deflection. • Adjust if necessary. Drive track • Check for wear and damage. • If necessary, have a Yamaha dealer replace track. • Check for wear and damage. Slide runners • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer replace slide runners.

  • Page 40: Operation

    2. Off position the engine does not start or if it stops Turn the main switch to the start position again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the and release it when the engine starts. snowmobile. NOTICE: Release the switch immedi- ...

  • Page 41: Break-In

     After 800 km (500 mi) of operation, the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced.  If any engine trouble should occur dur- ing the engine break-in period, immedi- ately have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile. ESU12626 1. Start Riding your snowmobile...
  • Page 42 Operation Pay particular attention to the safety informa- Braking tion on page 8. EWS00221 WARNING Please read all warning and notice labels on  Many surfaces such as ice and hard- your snowmobile. packed snow require much longer stop- Learning to ride your snowmobile ping distances.
  • Page 43 Operation Improper riding techniques such as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incor- rect body movements, or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may cause the snowmobile to tip. If your snowmobile begins to tip while turn- ing, lean more into the turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let off on the throttle or steer to the outside of the turn.
  • Page 44 Operation Snow and ice are slippery, so be prepared for the possibility that your snowmobile could begin to slip sideways on the slope. If this happens, steer in the direction of the slide if there are no obstacles in your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in the direction you wish to travel.

  • Page 45: Maximizing Drive Track Life

    Operation track, slide runners, and drive sprockets. Op- ESU11351 Maximizing drive track life eration of the snowmobile on the following surfaces should be avoided at all times: Recommendations  Dirt Track tension  Sand During initial break-in, the new drive track will ...

  • Page 46: Strap

    To mini- mize possible damage, consult your stud for cargo or accessories. manufacturer for installation and stud pattern ESU12577 recommendations. Driving Yamaha does not recommend track stud- EWS00301 ding. WARNING ESU11361 Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA- Strap TION”...

  • Page 47: Stopping The Engine

    Operation 1. “D” Drive (forward) 1. Off 2. “R” Reverse  Push down the engine stop switch to stop 3. “L” Low (forward) the engine in an emergency. The reverse buzzer beeps while the transmis- sion is in reverse. Release the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the right.
  • Page 48 Operation to clean the snowmobile when you get to your destination to remove any corrosive salts.

  • Page 49: Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

    Failure to properly maintain the snowmobile or performing maintenance activities incor- rectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the snow- mobile. If you are not familiar with snowmobile service, have a Yamaha dealer perform service.

  • Page 50: Periodic Maintenance Chart For The Emission Control System

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU11462 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require spe- cial tools, data and technical skills. INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month...

  • Page 51: General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU11567 General maintenance and lubrication chart INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM REMARKS PAGE or 800 km 4000 km (500 mi) (2500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) • Change (warm engine before Engine oil draining). Every Engine oil filter car- •...
  • Page 52 Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM REMARKS PAGE or 800 km 4000 km (500 mi) (2500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) • Check for wear and damage. Slide runners • Replace if necessary. • Check for wear and damage. Skis and ski runners •...

  • Page 53: Tool Kit

    If you do not have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if 1. Shroud necessary.

  • Page 54: Checking The Spark Plugs

    Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer for inspection and possible repairs. You should periodically remove and inspect the spark plugs because heat and deposits 1.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Throttle Lever Free Play

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment to the end of the threaded portion. If the ECS00383 NOTICE reach is too long, overheating and engine Make sure that the spark plug caps are se- damage may result. If the reach is too short, curely installed.

  • Page 56: Checking The Air Filter

    Yamaha dealer. Operating the snowmobile with a mal- functioning T.O.R.S. could result in loss of control.

  • Page 57: High-Altitude Settings

    Yamaha dealer. The dealer can tell you if there are any changes necessary for the al- titude where you plan to ride. NOTICE: The...

  • Page 58: Engine Oil And Oil Filter Cartridge

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart. ESU11979 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before each use. In addition, the oil must be...
  • Page 59 Periodic maintenance and adjustment To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter cartridge replacement) Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Open the shroud.
  • Page 60 1. Cylinder head cap 1. Oil filter cartridge 1. Engine oil drain bolt (oil tank) 2. Gasket An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha Place an oil pan under the engine to col- dealer. lect the used oil.

  • Page 61: Cooling System

    (See above for the checking proce- ning, immediately turn the engine off dure.) NOTICE: When adding the and have a Yamaha dealer check the engine oil, be careful not to fill above snowmobile. Continuing to operate the “H” level mark on the dipstick. Use the engine under such conditions only the recommended oil.
  • Page 62 To check the coolant level cooling system leak. Consult a Yamaha deal- Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake.

  • Page 63: V-Belt

    Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant un- til it reaches the “FULL” mark. Install the coolant reservoir cap. Check for any coolant leakage. If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal- 1. V-belt wear limit Close the shroud.
  • Page 64 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 ensure proper clutch performance. Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust- ment. 1. V-belt Remove the V-belt from the secondary...
  • Page 65 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Edge of the secondary sheave assembly 2. Standard V-belt position 1. V-belt position adjusting bolt 2. Spacer Standard V-belt position: From 1.5 mm (0.06 in) above the V-belt position Adjustment edge of the secondary sheave as- More than 1.5 mm sembly to 0.5 mm (0.02 in) below the (0.06 in) above the...

  • Page 66: Drive Chain Housing

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 10. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave. 1. Rubber cap Check the oil level through the check window, located on the drive chain hous- 1.

  • Page 67: Brake And Parking Brake

     Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake system. ECS00061...
  • Page 68 Check the brake pads for wear. If the brake pads reach the wear limit, Close the shroud. ask a Yamaha dealer to replace them. To adjust the parking brake As the parking brake pads wear, adjustment may be necessary to ensure proper brake performance.
  • Page 69 Periodic maintenance and adjustment Parking brake cable length: 43.5–46.5 mm (1.713–1.831 in) Tighten the parking brake cable locknut. Turn the parking brake pad adjusting bolt in or out to adjust the clearance between the parking brake pads and the brake disc.

  • Page 70: Extrovert Drive Sprocket

    1. Drive sprocket tooth the brake system for leakage. If the brake flu- 2. Drive sprocket tooth width id level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha ESU12145 Skis and ski runners dealer check the cause before further riding.

  • Page 71: Steering System

    Check the following for ski alignment:  Skis are facing forward.  Ski toe-out (distance A – distance B) is If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha within specification. dealer. To adjust the handlebar height Remove the handlebar cover.

  • Page 72: Drive Track And Slide Runners

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Area where projection cannot be installed 1. Handlebar bolt Tighten the front handlebar bolts to the Move the handlebar up or down to adjust specified torque, and then tighten the the handlebar height to the desired posi- rear handlebar bolts to the specified tion.
  • Page 73 Periodic maintenance and adjustment  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.
  • Page 74 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Spring scale 1. Rear axle nut Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the drive track off Measure the gap between the slide runner the ground. and the edge of the track window on both Start the engine and rotate the drive sides.

  • Page 75: Lubrication

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment Shifted to right Recheck alignment and deflection. If necessary, repeat steps 3 to 5 until the proper adjustment is achieved. Lower the snowmobile to the ground. Tighten the rear axle nut. Rear axle nut tightening torque: 75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lb·ft) Slide runners Check the slide runners for wear and dam-...

  • Page 76: Replacing A Headlight Bulb

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment EWS00512 WARNING Do not grease the throttle cable because it could become frozen, which could cause loss of control. Apply a dab of grease onto the cable end only. For parts equipped with a grease nipple, use a grease gun.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Headlight Beams

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Headlight coupler 1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb. 2. Bulb holder cover Bulb type: Unhook the bulb holder, and then re- Halogen bulb move the burnt-out bulb. Install the bulb holder cover, and then connect the headlight coupler.

  • Page 78: Fittings And Fasteners

    Always shield your eyes when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in mind that the bat- tery tends to discharge more quickly if the 1.

  • Page 79: Replacing A Fuse

    Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU15070 Replacing a fuse EWS00551 WARNING Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrong fuse could cause electrical system dam- age or A FIRE HAZARD. ECS00632 NOTICE Be sure to turn the main switch to the off 1.
  • Page 80 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. ISC (Idle Speed Control) unit inlet hose 1. Spare fuse 2. Fuel injection system fuse Unhook the battery band, and then re- 3. Main fuse move the battery cover. 1 2 3 4 1. “IGN” (ignition) fuse 1.
  • Page 81 10. Install the battery cover, and then hook the battery band onto the holder. 11. Install the air filter case by reversing the removal steps 2–5. 12. Close the shroud. If the fuse immediately blows again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Clean fuel line. 1. Throttle switch connector ↓ Compression • Clogged injector:  Insufficient Ask a Yamaha dealer to check. • Loose cylinder head nuts:  Fuel supplied to combustion chamber Tighten nuts properly. • Flooded engine: ↓ Crank engine or wipe spark plugs •...
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting to the frame or any metal part of the snowmobile. This can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD.  Be sure to pull the lead covers back over the terminals completely. If the termi- nals are exposed, they could come into contact with the frame or a metal part of the snowmobile and this can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE...
  • Page 84  Engine stop switch is pushed in: Pull it out.  Faulty wire connections: Check connec- tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to check.  Discharged battery: Charge battery or see “Discharged battery” above.  Seized engine: Seizure is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak.
  • Page 85 Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets  Broken V-belt clutch components: Ask a Yamaha dealer to check.  Worn or damaged bearings: Ask a Yamaha dealer to check.  Worn or damaged V-belt with flat spots: Replace.

  • Page 86: Storage

    Do not use strong cleaners or system and injectors. In areas where oxygen- hard sponges as they will cause dulling ated fuel (gasohol) is used, consult a Yamaha or scratching. Some cleaning com- dealer. pounds for plastic may leave scratches on the windshield.
  • Page 87 NOTICE: Always keep the battery charged. Storing a dis- charged battery can cause permanent battery damage. [ECS00692] Before installing the battery, have a Yamaha dealer inspect and fully charge it.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    Specifications Uncertainty of measurement: ESU1246H 3.0 dB(A) (FIN, SWE) A-weighted sound power level: Dimensions: 100 dB(A) at 4125 r/min (FIN, SWE) Overall length: Uncertainty of measurement: 3270 mm (128.7 in) 3.0 dB(A) (FIN, SWE) Overall width: Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO 5008): 1165 mm (45.9 in) Not exceed 0.5 m/s²...
  • Page 89 Specifications Shift speed [Subject to change according to Voltage, capacity: elevation settings. Usually achieved after 12 V, 18.0 Ah approximately 800 m (0.5 mi) traveled.]: Ten-hour rate amperage: 7750–8750 r/min 1.8 A Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: Drive chain type: Silent chain enclosed in oil bath Headlight: 12 V, 60/55 W ×...

  • Page 90: Consumer Information

    1. Frame serial number Yamaha dealer has the special tools, techni- ques, and spare parts necessary for proper repair of your snowmobile. Always consult your Yamaha dealer if you are in doubt as to proper specifications and/or maintenance procedures. Occasionally,...

  • Page 91: Index

    Index Low coolant temperature indicator Air filter, checking ........48 light ............14 Auxiliary DC jack ........19 Lubrication ..........67 Battery............70 Main switch ..........12 Brake and parking brake......59 Multi-function meter unit......13 Brake lever ..........20 Break-in............
  • Page 92 Index Tool kit ............. 45 Tow hitch (For RUSSIA) and tow hitch bracket (For EUROPE) ......25 Transporting..........39 Troubleshooting ........74 Two-up (2-up) adjusting blocks, adjusting ..........28 Valve clearance ........49 V-belt............55 V-belt holders........... 22...
  • Page 94 Printed in Japan Printed on recycled paper 2016.05-0.3×1 CR...

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