Table of Contents Foreword ..........2 Varying Altitude Operation ....16 General Information ......3-12 Lubrication........17-19 Snowmobile Identification ....3 Chain Case ........17 Control Locations ........ 3 Rear Suspension ......19 Gasoline-Oil ........3 Maintenance........20-39 Engine Break-In ........4 Periodic Maintenance Checklist ..
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SELF AND OTHERS. Parts and Accessories When in need of replacement parts, oil, or accessories for your Yamaha Snowmo- bile, be sure to only use GENUINE YAMAHA PARTS, OIL, AND ACCESSO- RIES. Only genuine Yamaha parts, oil, and accessories are engineered to meet the standards and requirements of your Yamaha Snowmobile.
Drive with caution, observe all state and local regulations, and respect the rights of others. ISMA members like Yamaha do their part to improve trails, sponsor events, and generally support the sport of snowmobiling. As a member of the National Snowmobile Foundation, Yamaha promotes snowmobiling through educa- tion, charity, and research programs.
The Engine Serial Number (ESN) is parts, service, accessories, or warranty. If stamped into the crankcase of the engine. the complete engine must be replaced, ask the dealer to notify Yamaha for cor- rect registration information. Control Locations Shown are the typical control locations for Yamaha snowmobiles.
Expansion room during the engine break-in period, must be maintained in the tank particu- immediately have a Yamaha dealer larly if the tank is filled with cold gaso- check the snowmobile. line and then moved to a warm area.
LOW down. If unable to either determine or TEMP display will go out. remedy the problem, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmo- CAUTION bile dealer for service. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion It is extremely important that the and expense of the snowmobile owner.
RPM. This value is reset each time a code has been activated, take the snow- the ignition key is turned off. mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- With the clock mode selected by pressing mobile dealer for service. If not under...
Cooling System Jump-Starting These snowmobiles are equipped with a NOTE: Yamaha does not recom- closed liquid cooling system for engine mend jump-starting a snowmobile cooling. The cooling system should be with a dead battery but rather to inspected daily for leakage and damage.
However, the drive clutch and driven clutch should be disassembled, cleaned, and inspected by an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer after every 4000 km (2500 miles) or seasonally, whichever occurs first. This service is at the discre- tion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
The drive recommendations. Yamaha does not rec- clutch and driven clutch must be ser- ommend studding a track. viced by an authorized Yamaha Snow- mobile dealer only. Paddle Track (On Drive Clutch/Driven Equipped Models)
Shifting Into Reverse 2. After shifting from reverse to for- ward (or from forward to reverse), apply the throttle slowly and evenly to allow the driven pulley to engage properly. CAUTION After reversing in deep powder snow conditions, make sure the snowflap does not become “caught up”...
To install the access panel and hood, use NOTE: Prior to lowering and secur- the following procedure: ing the seat, connect the seat heater harness connector. 1. Position the hood onto the snowmo- Heated Seat bile and connect the hood harness connector making sure the harness Some models are equipped with a heated does not become pinched.
Overfilling the reservoir may cause the brake system to hydrauli- 1. Test the operation of the brake sys- cally lock. Use only Yamaha approved tem by compressing the brake lever. brake fluid. The brake lever must feel firm when ! WARNING compressed;...
If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmobile to an Starting and Stopping authorized Yamaha Snowmobile Engine dealer for inspection and service. This 1. Move the emergency stop switch to service is at the discretion and the UP or RUN position.
4. If the throttle control lever operates components. These changes affect drive properly, rotate the ignition key to train components. Have a Yamaha dealer the RUN position and go through perform altitude-related service. normal starting procedures.
NOTE: Adding lubricant can be done by the snowmobile owner if qualified to do so. If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- mobile dealer for this service. This YM-102 service is at the discretion and ...
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If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- 7. Fill the chain case with 355 ml (12 bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- oz) of Yamaha Snowmobile Chain mobile dealer for this service. This Case Lube.
This is only to aid in the instal- lation of the actuator. NOTE: Yamaha recommends that Low-Temp Grease be used for this procedure. 1. Using Handlebar Stand or Steering Post Stand or a suitable substitute, lay the snowmobile on its left side.
Gasoline Additives Fuel de-icer can be used for all models. Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer should also be added to the last tank of gasoline before storage. Fuel Pickup Valves If ever there is a restricted fuel flow and a...
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1.7 kg-m engine a second time, take the snow- (12 ft-lb). mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for service. 7. Install the engine oil drain screw with a new gasket. Tighten the screw 14.
If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- mobile dealer for this service. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
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NOTE: If battery posts or cable Battery Charging Chart ends have a build-up of white/green (Constant-Current Charger) powder residue, apply water and Battery Charge Time baking soda to neutralize acid; then Charge Voltage Required (at 1.5- flush off with warm soapy water. State (DC) 2.0 Amps)
Fuses protect the snowmobile electrical blow, take the snowmobile to an autho- system from overloading. If electrical rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for ser- parts in the snowmobile are not working, vice. If not under warranty, this service is the system may have been overloaded and at the discretion and expense of the caused a blown fuse.
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Do not overfill the brake fluid reser- voir. Overfilling the reservoir may ! WARNING cause the brake system to hydrauli- cally lock. Use only Yamaha approved Do not operate the snowmobile if the DOT 4 brake fluid. Never substitute or compressed distance between the...
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If the owner does high brake fluid mark; then install and not feel qualified, take the snowmo- secure the cover. Remove the tube bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- from the bleeder valve. mobile dealer for this service. This Checking/Changing Brake service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
4. Carefully move the shield out of the NOTE: If brake lever travel is not way; then remove the hairpin clip within specification, bleed the brake securing the brake pads to the cali- system. per assembly. 12. Remove the reservoir cover and fill 5.
Chain Tension NOTE: Drive belts should be pur- chased from an authorized Yamaha 1. Remove the shroud, right-side cover, Snowmobile dealer, as Yamaha drive and exhaust assembly. belts are made to exact specifica- 2. Loosen the jam nut. tions and of quality material. Belts made by other manufacturers may 3.
“ratchet” on the track drive sprockets. If extremely loose, the idler wheels may climb over the track lugs forcing the track against the tunnel causing the track to “lock.” Yamaha recommends that the SNO-336 track tension be checked daily during the Installing Drive Belt...
Excessive wear to the idler wheels, drive lugs, and track will occur if the track is improperly aligned. Yamaha recommends that the track alignment be checked once a week or whenever the track tension is adjusted.
2. Check track alignment and continue ! WARNING adjustment until proper alignment is obtained. DO NOT stand behind the snowmobile or near the rotating track. NEVER run NOTE: Make sure correct track the track at high speed when the track tension is maintained after adjust- is suspended.
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Take the snow- mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmo- ! WARNING bile dealer for this service. If not under warranty, this service is at the discretion Read and understand the following and expense of the snowmobile owner.
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If the owner does desired pressure is attained. not feel qualified, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- NOTE: Pressing the button fully mobile dealer for this service. This down and releasing it will allow only...
When customizing the amount of ski NOTE: These cam position set- pressure, be sure to adjust both straps tings are suggestions only. Personal equally and do not over-adjust the limiter riding style will greatly influence straps to adversely affect steering and cam position settings.
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5. Check headlight aim. ! WARNING operate snowmobile unless headlight beam is adjusted properly. incorrectly adjusted beam will not provide the operator the optimum amount of light. Adjusting Headlight Aim The headlight can be adjusted for vertical SNO-511 3. Connect the taillight harness connec- aim of the HIGH/LOW beam.
Installing (Dual) To maintain positive steering characteris- tics, Yamaha recommends that the ski wear 1. Position the wear bar with the car- bars be checked before each use and bide (A) on the inside of ski and...
Adjusting Ski Stance Rail Wear Strips Yamaha recommends that the wear strips NOTE: Local laws and/or regula- be checked weekly and replaced as nec- tions as to maximum width of the ski essary. Measure the wear strips at 254 stance on these snowmobiles may mm (10 in.) intervals.
SNO-338 take the snowmobile to an autho- Belt Position Adjustment rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for this service. This service is at the More than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Remove a above the edge spacer discretion and expense of the snow- mobile owner.
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DRIVE CLUTCH/DRIVEN 4. If offset adjustment needs to be made, remove the driven clutch and CLUTCH OFFSET add shims (p/n 8JP-RA449-00: 2 If premature drive belt wear is experienced mm, 8JP-RA448-00: 1 mm) to or if the drive belt turns over, offset must be increase the offset or remove shims checked.
13. If possible, store the snowmobile 5. Fill the gas tank to its rated capacity; indoors. Raise the track off the floor then add Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer to by blocking up the back end making the gas tank following directions on sure the snowmobile is secure.
All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased to normal wear or routine maintenance from an authorized Yamaha dealer in the including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive customer’s country of residence (United belts, slide runners, and tracks.
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Yamaha exactly as speci- RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM fied in the Owner’s Manual? STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO A. No. The warranty on a new Yamaha PROVINCE. cannot be “voided” or “canceled.” SPECIAL EARLY-SEASON However, if a particular failure is...
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This list is compiled from the purchase registra- 3. In addition, each Yamaha snow- tions sent to Yamaha by the selling dealer mobile dealer is held responsible at the time of your purchase. If you...
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