Yamaha Apex RX10GTY Owner's Manual - Operation

Operation

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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 parts in the engine wear and

polish themselves to the correct operating

clearances. During this period, prolonged full-

throttle operation or any condition that might

result in engine overheating must be avoided.

Operating your snowmobile for the 

first time

Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes.

0–160 km (0–100 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 6000 r/min.

160–500 km (100–300 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 8000 r/min.

500 km (300 mi) and beyond

The snowmobile can now be operated nor-

mally.

NOTICE

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After 800 km (500 mi) of operation, the

engine oil must be changed and the oil

filter cartridge replaced.

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If any engine trouble should occur dur-

ing the engine break-in period, immedi-

ately have a Yamaha dealer check the

snowmobile.

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Riding your snowmobile 

Getting to know your snowmobile

WARNING

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To avoid severe injury or death:

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Keep both hands on the handlebar dur-

ing operation.

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Never put your feet outside the running

boards.

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Avoid higher speeds or more difficult

maneuvers until you have become thor-

oughly familiar with your snowmobile

and all of its controls.

A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and

your riding position and your balance are the

two basic factors of maneuvering your snow-

mobile.

Riding your snowmobile requires skills ac-

quired through practice over a period of time.

Take the time to learn the basic techniques

well before attempting more difficult maneu-

vers.

Riding your new snowmobile can be a very

enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of

pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-

ize yourself with the operation of the snowmo-

bile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy

riding safely. Before operating the snowmo-

bile, read this Owner’s Manual completely

and understand the operation of the controls.

Pay particular attention to the safety informa-

tion on page 3.

Please read all warning and notice labels on

your snowmobile. Also, read the Snowmobil-

er’s Safety Handbook that is supplied with

your snowmobile.

Learning to ride your snowmobile

Before you ride, always perform the pre-oper-

ation checks listed on page 27. 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. Do not attempt to operate at

maximum performance until you are totally fa-

miliar with the snowmobile’s handling and

performance characteristics.

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