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Yamaha PZ50FXW Owner's Manual
Summary of PZ50FXW
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Owner’s manual snowmobile pz50fxw pz50gtw pz50mw pz50vtw 8gk-28199-10 lit-12628-02-60 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2006.06-3.1 ×2 cr (e) yamaha motor co., ltd..
Page 3: Machine Identification
Esu00286 1- machine identification identification number records a. Frame number: cz-01e b. Engine number (primary id): cz-01e c. Key number: cz-01e record the frame number, engine number (primary id), and key number in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a yamaha deale...
Page 4: Introduction
Esu00011 1- introduction congratulations on your purchase of a yamaha snowmo- bile. This model is the result of yamaha’s vast experience in the production of fine sporting and touring snowmo- biles. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made yamaha a leader in thes...
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Warning @ please read and understand this manual completely before operating the snowmo- bile. @ note: @ ● yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual con- tains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be...
Page 6: Contents
Esu00003 contents yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Snowmobile limited warranty .......................................1-1 yamaha extended service (y.E.S.) ...............................................1-4 location of the important labels..............................................2-1 safety infor...
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To start out and accelerate..............7-3 braking ............................................7-3 turning ............................................7-4 riding uphill .....................................7-4 riding downhill ................................7-5 traversing a slope ....................
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1-1 esu05070 1- yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Snowmobile limited warranty cw-07e yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Hereby warrants that new yamaha snowmobiles purchased from an autho- rized yamaha snowmobile dealer in the continental united states will be free from defects in material and workman-...
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1-2 cw-08e yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Makes no other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. All implied war- ranties of merchantability and fit- ness for a particular purpose which exceed the obligations and time lim- its stated in this warranty are hereby disclaimed by yamaha motor corpo...
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1-3 cw-09e q. What responsibility does my dealer have under this warranty? A. Each yamaha snowmobile dealer is expected to: 1. Completely set up every new machine before sale. 2. Explain the operation, maintenance, and warranty requirements to your satisfaction at the time of sale, and upon your req...
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1-4 esu04280 yamaha extended service (y.E.S.) cw-06e e_8gk.Book page 4 friday, june 16, 2006 9:53 am.
Page 12: Location of The Important
2-1 esu00070 2- location of the important labels please read the following labels carefully before operat- ing this snowmobile. Note: @ maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as nec- essary. @ 1 pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m 1 pz50vt 2 e_8gk.Book page 1 friday, june 16, 2006 9:53 am.
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2-2 3 pz50fx 4 pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m 5 pz50m 6 pz50m 7 pz50m 4aa-22259-70 4aa-22259-60 8ed-2191h-e0 8fn-77761-e0 e_8gk.Book page 2 friday, june 16, 2006 9:53 am.
Page 14: Safety Information
3-1 esu00090 3- safety information when you ride your snowmobile, you must know and use the following for your safety. Severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following. Before operating 1. Read the owner’s manual and all labels before oper- ating this snowmobile. Become familiar ...
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3-2 7. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting, inspecting, or adjusting the snowmo- bile. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown by the track could be dangerous to the operator or bystanders. 8. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. ● never add fuel when ...
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3-3 3. This snowmobile is not designed for use on surfaces other than snow or ice. Use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of control and may damage the snowmobile. 4. Avoid operating on glare ice, or on snow which has a lot of dirt or sand mixed in. Operation under such con...
Page 17: Description
4-1 esu00012 4- description 1 windshield 2 top cover 3 steering handlebar 4 seat 5 passenger grip warmer switch (pz50vt) 6 frame 7 backrest (pz50vt) 8 rear carrier (pz50vt) 9 storage compartment (pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m) 0 tool kit a slide rail suspension b drive track c skis pz50fx pz50gt pz50m pz50vt ...
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4-2 d right side cover e right upper cover f side mirror (pz50vt) g headlights h shroud (pz50vt) i left upper cover j left side cover k air filter case cover l front cover (pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m) m strap (pz50m) n tail/brake light o snow flap pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m pz50vt e_8gk.Book page 2 friday, june 1...
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4-3 p brake lever q parking brake lever r grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch s headlight beam switch t speedometer unit u engine stop switch v throttle lever w shroud latch (pz50vt) x main switch y auxiliary dc jack (pz50vt) z “reset” button [ “select” button \ fuel level warning indicator ] oil le...
Page 20: Control Functions
5-1 esu00013 5- control functions esu05210 main switch the main switch controls the following items. 1 “off” the ignition circuit is switched off. The key can be removed only in this position. 2 “on” the ignition circuit is switched on. 3 “start” the starting circuit is switched on. The starter moto...
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5-2 esu00361 engine overheating prevention system this model is equipped with an engine overheating pre- vention system to prevent overheating when the engine is idling. When the engine has been idling for at least 3 minutes and the coolant temperature has risen above 100 °c (212 °f), the engine aut...
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5-3 ca-19e È idling/starting É running Ê trouble 1 throttle position sensor (throttle valve position) 2 throttle switch 3 throttle cable a on b off c open d closed note: @ ● when the t.O.R.S. Is activated, the warning light 4 and self-diagnosis warning indicator 5 will flash and the two-digit code “...
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5-4 esu05470 speedometer unit the speedometer unit is equipped with the following: ● a digital speedometer (which shows the riding speed) ● an odometer (which shows the total distance trav- eled) ● a tripmeter (which shows the distance traveled since it was last set to zero) ● an engine speed meter ...
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5-5 note: @ ● to switch the speedometer, odometer, and tripmeter displays between kilometers and miles, select the odometer mode “odo”, and then push the “select” button for at least 10 seconds while the snowmobile is stopped. ● use the engine speed meter only when checking the snowmobile and perfor...
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5-6 grip/thumb warmer level indicator the grip warmer indicator 1 comes on and the display switches to the grip warmer level when the grip warmer side of the grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 2 is pressed. The thumb warmer indicator 3 comes on and the dis- play switches to the thumb warmer level w...
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5-7 esu04840 low coolant temperature indicator light the low coolant temperature indicator light 1 comes on when the coolant temperature is low and informs the rider that the snowmobile must be warmed up. After the engine is started, warm it up until the indicator light goes off. The snowmobile can ...
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5-8 caution: @ ● if the knock control system “kcs” indicator light comes on, the fuel tank may not have been filled with the recommended fuel. Reduce the engine speed to 6,000 r/min or less. As soon as possible, stop the engine, let it cool sufficiently, and then drain the fuel and refuel with the r...
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5-9 warning @ ● if the self-diagnosis warning indicator and warn- ing light flash continuously, and an error code is displayed during operation, there may be some problem with the electrical circuit, lead couplers, etc. ● stop the engine and allow it to cool off. Then, check that the wire harness co...
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5-10 esu00320 brake lever the snowmobile is stopped by braking the entire drive system. Squeeze the brake lever towards the handlebar grip to stop the snowmobile. 1 brake lever 2 brake lever end 3 handlebar end note: @ when the brake lever is operated, the brake light will illu- minate. @ caution: @...
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5-11 esu00039 headlight beam switch push the headlight beam switch to change the headlight beam to high or low. 1 headlight beam switch 2 push 3 high beam 4 low beam esu05200 grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch the grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 1 controls the electrically heated handlebar grip...
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5-12 esu04301 auxiliary dc jack for pz50vt the auxiliary dc jack is located in the front panel and can be used for accessories. Note: @ the auxiliary dc jack cannot be used if the engine is not running. @ 1. Start the engine. 2. Open the auxiliary dc jack cap 1, and then insert the accessory power p...
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5-13 caution: @ make sure that all cables and wires are in place when closing the shroud. @ warning @ ● do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud open, unlatched, or removed. ● keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servicing with the shroud open. ● do not touch the hot muffler ...
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5-14 for pz50vt 8 shroud 9 left upper cover 0 left side cover a right upper cover b right side cover c right lower cover d air filter case cover warning @ ● do not drive the snowmobile with the shroud or covers unfastened or removed. ● keep your body and clothing away from rotating parts when servic...
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5-15 esu05450 backrest for pz50vt the backrest is adjustable. 1. Open the backrest zipper and loosen the backrest bolts 1. 2. Adjust the backrest angle to the desired position. 3. Tighten the bolts and close the zipper. Warning @ do not sit on the backrest. @ esu02422 storage compartment for pz50fx/...
Page 35: Pre-Operation Checks
6-1 esu00072 6- pre-operation checks note: @ pre-operation checks should be made each time the snowmobile is used. @ warning @ the engine and muffler will be very hot after the engine has been run. Avoid touching the engine and muffler while they are still hot with any part of your body or clothing ...
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6-2 caution: @ ● oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maxi- mum 5% of ethanol can be used, although richer jetting may be required to prevent engine dam- age. Consult a yamaha dealer. Gasohol contain- ing methanol is not recommended. ● make sure that snow or ice does not enter the fuel tank when ...
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6-3 esu05600 engine oil level the engine oil level should be checked before each use. Caution: @ do not run the engine with too much or not enough oil in the oil tank. Oil could flow into the air filter case and the engine could be damaged. @ checking the engine oil level 1. Place the snowmobile on ...
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6-4 caution: @ ● when adding the engine oil, be careful not to fill above the “h” level mark on the oil level gauge/ dipstick. ● make sure that no foreign material enters the engine oil tank. @ 7. Insert the oil level gauge/dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten it securely. 8. Connect ...
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6-5 3. Install the right upper cover, and then install the top cover (for pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m) or close the shroud (for pz50vt). Esu00087 throttle lever check the throttle lever operation before starting the engine. The throttle lever must open smoothly and spring back to its home position when rele...
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6-6 esu00091 brake 1. Brake lever 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 pages 8-19–8-21 for more details.) warning @ ● a soft, spongy ...
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6-7 esu00093 brake fluid leakage apply the brake for a few minutes. Check to see if any brake fluid leaks out from the brake hose joints or the master cylinder. Warning @ if brake fluid leakage is found, ask a yamaha dealer for immediate repairs. @ caution: @ brake fluid may deteriorate painted surf...
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6-8 esu00096 drive guard check the drive guard mounts for damage. Make sure that the drive guard is firmly in place. Esu00097 drive track check the drive track for deflection, wear, or damage. Adjust or replace if necessary. (see pages 8-29–8-31 for more details.) warning @ do not operate the snowmo...
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6-9 esu00982 slide runners check the slide runners for wear and damage. If the slide runners reach the wear limit, they should be replaced. 1 slide runners a wear limit caution: @ ride on fresh snow frequently. Operating on ice or hard packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners. @ esu03201 skis...
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6-10 esu00103 steering system check the handlebar for excessive free play: 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 noticed, consult a yamaha dealer. Esu01050 lights check the lights. Replace any burned out ...
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6-11 esu00345 tool kit and recommended equipment it is good practice to carry the tool kit, spare parts, and other necessary equipment with you while riding the snowmobile so that minor repairs can be done if neces- sary. The following should be carried at all times: ● tool kit ● flashlight ● roll o...
Page 46: Operation
7-1 esu00112 7- operation esu04640 starting the engine warning @ ● be sure to check the “safety information” section carefully before starting the engine. ● make sure that the parking brake is applied. @ note: @ make sure that the engine stop switch is in the on posi- tion. The starter motor cannot ...
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7-2 esu05270 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). T...
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7-3 esu01272 riding your snowmobile getting to know your snowmobile a snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and your riding position and your balance are the two basic factors of maneuvering your snowmobile. Riding your snowmobile requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. Take...
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7-4 turning for most snow surfaces, “body english” is the key to turning. As you approach a curve, slow down and begin to turn the handlebar in the desired direction. As you do so, put your weight on the running board to the inside of the turn and lean your upper body into the turn. This procedure s...
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7-5 riding downhill when riding downhill, keep speed to a min- imum. It is important to apply just enough throttle to keep the clutch engaged while descending the hill. This will allow you to use engine compression to help slow the snowmobile, and to keep the snowmobile from rolling freely down the ...
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7-6 hard-packed snow it can be more difficult to negotiate on hard-packed snow as both the skis and drive track do not have as much traction as when the snowmobile is operated on fresh snow. Avoid rapid acceleration, turning, and braking. Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice operation of you...
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7-7 esu00251 maximizing drive track life recommendations track tension during initial break-in, the new drive track will tend to stretch quickly as the track settles. Be sure to correct the track tension and alignment frequently. (see pages 8-29–8-31 for adjustment procedures.) a loose track can sli...
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7-8 esu02450 strap for pz50m the strap 1 should be used only by experienced opera- tors to assist them when traverse (side-hill) riding. Warning @ improper use of the strap on the handlebar can result in severe injury or death. ● use the strap only as an operator grip point when needed to shift weig...
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7-9 1. While the engine is idling, select the desired operat- ing position by pressing the drive select switch 1. Make sure that the drive “d” indicator light 2 or the reverse “r” indicator light 3 flashes, and then comes on and remains on. Note: @ once the indicator light for the selected position ...
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7-10 5. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile. 6. Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left. Esu00136 stopping the engine turn the main switch to the “off” position to stop the engine. 1 “off” warning @ ● push down the engine stop switch to stop the engine in an ...
Page 56: Periodic Maintenance
8-1 esu04960 8- periodic maintenance safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your snowmobile in the safest and most efficient condition possible. The most impor- tant points of snowmobile inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are explained o...
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8-2 esu04980 general maintenance and lubrication chart cd-32e ∗ fuel line check fuel hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. ● ∗ idle speed check and adjust engine idle speed. ● ● 8-11 ∗ fuel injection adjust synchronization. ● ● ∗ exhaust system check for leakage. Tighten or replace gasket...
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8-3 drive track and idler wheels check deflection, and for wear and damage. ∗ adjust/replace if necessary. ● 6-8, 8-29–8-31 slide runners check for wear and damage. ● 6-9 ∗ replace if necessary. ● brake and parking brake check operation and fluid leakage. ● 5-10, 6-6–6-7, 8-19–8-21 ∗ adjust free pla...
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8-4 note: @ brake system: ● after disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always change the brake fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid level and add fluid if necessary. ● replace the oil seals of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years. ● replace the brake hose ever...
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8-5 esu03761 tool kit the owner’s tool kit has the tools which are sufficient for most periodic maintenance and minor repairs. A torque wrench is also necessary to properly tighten nuts and bolts. 1 tool kit È pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m É pz50vt caution: @ before starting the engine, make sure that the too...
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8-6 esu05550 removing and installing the shroud and covers shroud, front cover, and air filter case cover to open the shroud and remove the front cover and air filter case cover 1. Unhook the latch, and then slide the front cover upward (for pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m). Unhook the shroud latches, and then ...
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8-7 left side cover to remove the left side cover loosen the quick fasteners, and then remove the left side cover. 1 quick fastener 2 left side cover to install the left side cover place the left side cover in the original position, and then tighten the quick fasteners. Right side cover to remove th...
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8-8 right upper cover (for pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m) to remove the right upper cover 1. Remove the top cover. (see the above procedure.) 2. Remove the right upper cover by removing the bolts. 1 right upper cover bolt 2 right upper cover to install the right upper cover 1. Place the right upper cover in t...
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8-9 caution: @ make sure that all cables, leads, etc., are routed properly before installing the covers. @ note: @ when installing the covers, be sure to tighten the quick fasteners and the quick fastener screws securely. @ esu03681 checking the spark plugs the spark plug is an important engine comp...
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8-10 before installing any spark plug, measure the electrode gap with a wire thickness gauge and adjust to specifica- tion. When installing the spark plug, always clean the gasket surface. Wipe off any grime from the threads and tighten the spark plug to the specified torque. Caution: @ make sure th...
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8-11 esu05370 adjusting the engine idling speed caution: @ be sure to have a yamaha dealer make this adjust- ment. @ 1. Start the engine and warm it up. 2. Select the engine speed meter mode. (see page 5-4 for details.) 3. Remove the rubber cap 1. 4. Insert a phillips screwdriver into the hole, and ...
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8-12 esu04540 adjusting the high-altitude settings operating at high altitude reduces the performance of a gasoline engine about 3% for every 305 m (1,000 ft) of elevation. This is because there is less air as altitude increases. Less air means less oxygen available for com- bustion. Your snowmobile...
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8-13 esu05580 changing the engine oil it is recommended to have a yamaha dealer change the engine oil. Warning @ engine oil is extremely hot immediately after the engine is turned off. Coming into contact with or get- ting any engine oil on your clothes could result in burns. @ caution: @ ● do not r...
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8-14 8. Install the engine oil drain bolts, and then tighten them to the specified torques. 9. Add 1.5 l (1.3 imp qt, 1.6 us qt) of the recom- mended engine oil to the oil tank, and then install and tighten the oil level gauge/dipstick. 10. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then ...
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8-15 14. Install the bottom panel and the right lower cover. 15. Install the right side cover (for pz50fx/pz50gt/ pz50m), or install the right side cover and the right upper cover, and then close the shroud (for pz50vt). Caution: @ if oil is leaking or the oil level warning indicator comes on when t...
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8-16 replenishing the coolant warning @ ● do not remove the coolant reservoir 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 coolant reservoir cap, and slowly ...
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8-17 note: @ if you find any leaks, consult a yamaha dealer. @ 5. Install the right upper cover and the top cover (for pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m), or install the right upper cover and close the shroud (for pz50vt). Esu05540 replacing the v-belt warning @ have a yamaha dealer replace the v-belt and adjust ...
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8-18 7. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise 4 and push 5 it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave. 8. Install the v-belt 6 between the secondary sliding and secondary fixed sheaves. 9. Install the drive guard. 10. Install the left side cover (for pz50fx/pz50gt/ pz50m), or in...
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8-19 4. Remove the dipstick and check that the oil level is within the range a shown at the bottom of the dip- stick. If the oil does not reach the bottom of the dip- stick, add sufficient oil to raise it to the correct level. Caution: @ make sure that no foreign material enters the drive chain hous...
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8-20 esu00352 checking the parking brake pads check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thickness of the pads. If the parking brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a yamaha dealer to replace them. Adjustment as the parking brake pads wear, adjustment may be nec- essary to ensure proper b...
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8-21 warning @ be careful that water does not enter the master cylin- der when refilling. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock. If the brake fluid level goes down, consult a yamaha dealer. @ caution: @ brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces...
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8-22 esu03851 adjusting the ski spring preload the spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 1. For pz50m/pz50vt cd-10e caution: @ the left and right ski spring preload must be set to the same pressure. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. @ for ...
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8-23 caution: @ the left and right ski spring preload must be set to the same pressure. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. @ warning @ this shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling, causing injury, or property damage. ...
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8-24 rebound damping force the rebound damping force of each ski shock absorber can be adjusted by turning the rebound damping force adjusting knob 2. Cd-29e note: @ the damping forces will not decrease past the minimum levels even if the adjusting knobs are turned out more than the minimum settings...
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8-25 esu04213 adjusting the rear suspension spring preload the spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 1 on each shock absorbers. For pz50gt/pz50m cd-13e for pz50vt cd-13e for pz50fx cd-17e cd-23e a spring adjuster position 1 2 3 4 5 preload soft hard È standard (front)...
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8-26 warning @ be sure to have a yamaha dealer make this adjust- ment. This shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling, causing injury, or property damage. ● do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock absorber. ● do not subject the shock absor...
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8-27 warning @ this shock absorber contains highly pressurized nitrogen gas. It could explode by improper handling, causing injury, or property damage. ● do not tamper with or attempt to open the shock absorber. ● do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame or other high heat source, which co...
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8-28 warning @ never adjust the control rods beyond the maximum range indicated on the rods with red paint 3. @ c adjustable range d standard position esu04342 adjusting the 2-up adjusting block spring force for pz50vt the spring force can be adjusted by changing the posi- tion of the 2-up adjusting...
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8-29 esu03532 adjusting the drive track warning @ a broken track, track fittings or debris thrown by the drive track could be dangerous to an operator or bystanders. Observe the following precautions: ● do not allow anyone to stand behind the snow- mobile when the engine is running. ● when the rear ...
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8-30 adjusting the drive track warning @ ● be sure to have a yamaha dealer make this adjustment. ● support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before working underneath the snowmo- bile. ● operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. @ 1. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable stan...
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8-31 caution: @ the right and left adjusters should be turned to an equal amount. @ 6. Recheck alignment and deflection. If necessary, repeat steps 3 to 5 until the proper adjustment is achieved. 7. Tighten the rear axle nut. Esu02001 aligning the skis 1. Turn the handlebar so the skis face straight...
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8-32 esu05290 lubrication lubricate the following points. 1 throttle cable end warning @ apply a dab of grease onto the cable end only. Do not grease the throttle cable because it could become frozen, which could cause loss of control. @ 2 rear suspension warning @ be sure to have a yamaha dealer lu...
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8-33 esu05560 replacing a headlight bulb 1. Remove the top cover (for pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m) or open the shroud (for pz50vt). (see pages 8-6– 8-9 for removal procedures.) 2. Disconnect the headlight coupler. 3. Remove the bulb holder cover. 4. Unhook the bulb holder by pushing it in, then down- ward. ...
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8-34 esu02121 adjusting the headlight beams 1. Turn the headlight beam adjuster 1 in or out to adjust the headlight beams. Headlight beam movement: a down and to the left b up and to the right c down and to the right d up and to the left esu00355 battery this snowmobile is equipped with a sealed-typ...
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8-35 esu05590 replacing a fuse warning @ be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrong fuse could cause electrical system damage or a fire hazard. @ caution: @ be sure to turn the main switch off and disconnect the negative battery lead to prevent accidental short- circuiting. @ 1. Remove the right sid...
Page 91: Troubleshooting
9-1 esu05380 9- troubleshooting a. Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system no fuel supplied to combustion cham- ber ● no fuel in tank ... Supply fuel. ● clogged fuel line ... Clean fuel line. ● clogged injector ... Ask a yamaha dealer to inspect. Fuel supplied to combustion chamber ● flo...
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9-2 caution: @ do not reverse the connections! Make sure that all connections are secure and correct before attempting to start the engine. Any wrong connection could damage the electrical system. @ 7. Start the engine. 8. Disconnect the black (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) terminal of the d...
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9-3 g. Snowmobile does not move 1. Malfunctioning v-belt clutch ... Ask a yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. Drive track does not move ... Foreign object is caught in the drive track, or slide runners have melted to the slide metal due to lack of lubrication. 3. Tight, loose, or broken drive chain ... Ask...
Page 94: Storage
10-1 esu04742 10- storage long-term storage requires some preven- tive procedures to guard against deteriora- tion. 1. Cleaning thoroughly clean the snowmobile, inside and out, to remove the corrosive salts and acids that can accumulate. Use yamaha mud, grease, and engine cleaner, or an equivalent p...
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10-2 caution: @ ● always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. ● to charge a sealed-type (mf) battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery charger is required. Using a conven- tional battery charger will damage the battery. If you do not have acc...
Page 96: Specifications
11-1 esu00228 11- specifications esu00229 dimensions cs-01e esu00230 engine cs-02e pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m/pz50vt overall length 2,820 mm (111.0 in): pz50fx/pz50gt 3,195 mm (125.8 in): pz50m 3,150 mm (124.0 in): pz50vt overall width 1,215 mm ( 47.8 in): pz50fx/pz50gt/ pz50vt 1,165 mm ( 45.9 in): pz50m o...
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11-2 esu00231 chassis cs-03e pz50fx/pz50gt/pz50m/pz50vt drive track and suspension: track molded rubber, fiber glass rod reinforced width 356 mm (14.0 in): pz50fx/pz50gt/ pz50m 381 mm (15.0 in): pz50vt track deflection 30–35 mm (1.18–1.38 in)/ 100 n (10 kg, 22 lb) length on ground 769 mm (30.3 in): ...
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11-3 esu00232 electric cs-04e brake: type hydraulic disc type (ventilated disc) operation handle lever, left hand operated throttle: operation handle lever, right hand operated ∗1 subject to change according to elevation settings. ∗2 usually achieved after approximately 800 m (0.5 mi) traveled. Pz50...
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Page 100: Wiring Dia
12-1 es u0023 3 1- wiring dia g ram b b w w o /b r /g (4a) (3a) r (15a) r /w r /w r /w o r /w (black) o o o b l/ w b g lg y (black) off on start w w w w w w b /l gy l/w lg g l l /w r /w r /g l/ w (10a) hi lo g b y g b y off on b r b ww w (black) r b r w w lg y b b b y g y g r /g r r r r b b b close ...
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