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Yamaha RX10J Owner's Manual

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    Owner’s manual snowmobile rx10j/rx10sj rx10mj/rx10msj rx10rj/rx10rsj rxw10j/rxw10sj 8fa-28199-11 lit-12628-02-33 printed on recycled paper printed in japan 2003.04-2.0 ×1 cr (e) yamaha motor co., ltd..

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    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...

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    Esu00011 2- 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...

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    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 information ..................

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    Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice ......................................7-6 maximizing drive track life ...............7-7 strap ................................................7-8 driving .............................................7-9 stopping the engine.......................7-10 tran...

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    1-1 esu00004 1- yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Snowmobile limited warranty cw-01e u8fa11.Book page 1 thursday, april 3, 2003 4:09 pm.

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    1-2 cw-02e u8fa11.Book page 2 thursday, april 3, 2003 4:09 pm.

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    1-3 cw-03e u8fa11.Book page 3 thursday, april 3, 2003 4:09 pm.

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    1-4 esu00373 yamaha extended service (y.E.S.) keep your yamaha protected even after your warranty expires with genuine yamaha extended service (y.E.S.). • y.E.S. Is designed and administered by yamaha motor corporation to provide maxi- mum owner satisfaction. You get uninter- rupted factory-backed c...

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    2-1 esu00007 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 rx10j/rx10s/rx10m/rx10ms 1 rx10r/rx10rs/rxw10/rxw10s 2 3 u8fa11.Book page 1 thursday, april 3, 20...

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    2-2 4 rx10m/rx10ms 5 rx10m/rx10ms 6 7 rxw10/rxw10s 8 rx10m/rx10ms/rxw10/rxw10s u8fa11.Book page 2 thursday, april 3, 2003 4:09 pm.

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    3-1 esu00008 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...

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    4-1 esu00012 4- description 1 windshield 2 steering handlebar 3 seat 4 frame 5 slide rail suspension 6 drive track 7 skis 8 headlights 9 shroud 0 storage compartment rx10/rx10s/rx10r/rx10rs rx10m/rx10ms rxw10/rxw10s u8fa11.Book page 1 thursday, april 3, 2003 4:09 pm.

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    4-2 a tail/brake lights b snow flap c brake lever d parking brake lever e grip warmer adjustment switch f headlight beam switch g strap (rx10m/rx10ms) h engine stop switch i thumb warmer adjustment switch j throttle lever k shift lever (rx10r/rx10rs/rxw10/rxw10s) l shroud latch m main switch n start...

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    5-1 esu00013 5- control functions esu00362 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 esu00020 starter lever (choke) use the starter lever (choke) when starting and warming up a cold engine. 1 starter lever (choke) 2 when starting a cold engine. 3 warming up 4 when the engine is warm. Note: @ refer the “starting the engine” section for proper opera- tion. @ esu00022 throttle leve...

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    5-3 esu00023 throttle override system (t.O.R.S.) if the carburetor or throttle cable should malfunction dur- ing operation, the t.O.R.S. Will operate when the throttle lever is released. The t.O.R.S. Is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine revolution speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r...

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    5-4 esu03900 speedometer unit the speedometer unit is equipped with the following: ● a digital speedometer (which shows 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) ● warning indicators (which ...

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    5-5 esu03820 fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer heat level indicator the fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer heat level indica- tor have eight segments 1 which show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, the heat level of the grip warmer, or the heat level of the thumb warmer. Fuel meter as the f...

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    5-6 esu00287 fuel level warning indicator the fuel level warning indicator indicates a malfunction- ing sensor, disconnected coupler, broken lead, or short circuit when detected by the self-diagnosis device of the snowmobile. The fuel level warning indicator 1, warning light 2, and all segments of t...

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    5-7 esu00360 low coolant temperature indicator light the low coolant temperature indicator light 1 flashes 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 b...

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    5-8 esu00365 self-diagnosis warning indicator the self-diagnosis warning indicator indicates a malfunc- tioning sensor, disconnected coupler, broken lead, etc., when detected by the self-diagnosis device of the snow- mobile. The self-diagnosis warning indicator 1 and warning light 2 warn the rider o...

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    5-9 ca-14e no. Self-diagnosis warning indicator and warning light flash patterns 1 warning indicator and warning light flash continuously in this pattern. 2 warning indicator and warning light flash continuously in this pattern. 3 warning indicator and warning light flash continuously in this patter...

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    5-10 esu00031 engine stop switch the engine stop switch 1 is used to stop the engine in an emergency. Simply push 2 the stop switch to stop the engine. To start the engine, pull 3 the stop switch and proceed with starting the engine. (see page 7-1 for more details.) during the first few rides, pract...

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    5-11 esu00035 parking brake lever when parking the snowmobile or starting the engine, apply the parking brake by moving the brake lever 1 to the left. To release the parking brake, move the parking brake lever 1 to the right. È to apply the parking brake É to release the parking brake warning @ ● al...

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    5-12 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 esu00048 shroud latches to open the shroud, unhook the shroud latches, and then slowly raise the shroud forward until it stops. When c...

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    5-13 esu00053 v-belt holders keep a spare v-belt for emergency use by placing it into the v-belt holders provided. Caution: @ make sure that the v-belt is installed securely in the holders. @ esu00342 storage compartment the storage compartment is located under the shroud. Open the storage compartme...

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    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 esu00344 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 esu00086 coolant check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir 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 pages 8-13–8-14 for more details.) 1 “cold level” mark warning @ do not remove the coolant r...

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    6-5 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 released. Esu00090 throttle override system (t.O.R.S.) check the t.O.R.S. For proper operation. Warning @ when checking t.O.R.S.:...

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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 8-19–8-20 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 esu00097 drive track check the drive track for deflection, wear, or damage. Adjust or replace if necessary. (see pages 8-28–8-30 for more details.) warning @ do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track, or if it has been maladjusted. Drive track damage or failure could re...

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    6-9 esu00102 skis and ski runners check the skis and ski runners for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. Caution: @ avoid scratching the skis when loading and unload- ing the snowmobile, when riding in areas with little or no snow, or on sharp edges such as concrete, curbs, etc. This will wear or...

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    6-10 esu00350 air filter always check that no snow is under the air filter element. Remove the air filter case cover and take out the air filter element. If there is any snow under the air filter element, remove the snow. Then install the air filter element beneath the holding guides on the case and...

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    7-1 esu00112 7- operation esu00366 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 esu00380 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 esu00127 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, or braking. Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice operation of your...

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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 8-28–8-30 for adjustment procedures.) a loose track can sli...

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    7-8 esu00245 strap for rx10m/rx10ms 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 shi...

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    7-9 esu00347 driving warning @ be sure to read the “safety information” and “riding your snowmobile” sections carefully before operating the snowmobile. @ note: @ make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before riding. @ for rx10/rx10s/rx10m/rx10ms 1. Release the parking brake by moving the par...

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    7-10 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. @ note: @ the reverse buzzer beeps while the shift lever is in reverse. @ 2. Release the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the right....

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    7-11 esu00367 transporting when transporting your snowmobile on a trailer or in a truck, observe the following recommendations to help protect it from damage: ● make sure that the fuel level in the fuel tank is lower than the bottom of the carburetors. Otherwise, the vibration and bumps from the roa...

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    8-1 esu00139 8- periodic maintenance esu00140 periodic maintenance chart regular maintenance is most important for best performance and safe operation. Cd-01e item remarks pre- operation check (daily) initial 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) every page seasonally or 3,200 km (2,000 mi) (160 hr) sp...

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    8-2 drive guard check for cracks, bends or damage. ∗ replace if necessary. ● 5-12, 6-7 v-belt check for wear and damage. Replace if necessary. ● 6-7, 8-15–8-17 drive track and idler wheels check deflection, and for wear and damage. ∗ adjust/replace if necessary. ● 6-8, 8-28–8-30 slide runners check ...

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    8-3 note: @ brake fluid replacement: 1. When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the brake fluid level and add the fluid as required. 2. On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder, replace the oil seals every two years. 3...

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    8-4 esu00376 tool kit the owner’s tool kit has the tools which are sufficient for most periodic maintenance and minor repair. A torque wrench is also necessary to properly tighten nuts and bolts. 1 tool kit caution: @ before starting the engine, make sure that the tool kit is firmly seated in the ho...

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    8-5 spark plugs are produced in several different thread lengths. The thread length or reach is the distance from the spark plug gasket seat to the end of the threaded portion. If the reach is too long, overheating and engine damage may result. If the reach is too short, spark plug fouling and poor ...

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    8-6 esu00370 engine idle speed adjustment caution: @ ● be sure to have a yamaha dealer make this adjustment. ● make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly. ● make sure that the carburetor is synchronized first. @ 1. Start the engine and warm it up. Note: @ refer to the “starting the engine” sec...

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    8-7 esu00369 carburetor adjustment caution: @ ● be sure to have a yamaha dealer make this adjustment. ● make sure that the air filter case is installed dur- ing running to prevent engine damage. @ under some operating conditions the carburetor setting may have to be changed due to air temperature ch...

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    8-8 jet needle adjustment adjust the jet needle by changing its clip position accord- ing to the setting chart which is available at a yamaha dealer. Cd-03e 1. Remove the top cover of the carburetor and jet nee- dle. 2. Change the clip to the proper position. Make sure that the plastic washer is in ...

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    8-9 cd-04e 1. Loosen the carburetor clamps and remove all hoses and cables, and then remove the carburetor. 2. Pinch the fuel hose to prevent fuel flowing. 3. Remove the float chamber and install the proper main jet. 4. Assemble by reversing the removal steps. Warning @ make sure that all hoses and ...

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    8-10 esu00157 high altitude adjustments operating at high altitude reduces the performance of a gasoline engine to 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 can be ...

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    8-11 esu00349 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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    8-12 8. Add 2.0 l (1.8 imp qt, 2.1 us qt) of the recommended engine oil to the oil tank, and then install and tighten the oil level gauge/dipstick and the cylinder head cap. 9. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 10. Add sufficient oil of the recommended type to r...

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    8-13 esu00161 cooling system air bleeding the cooling system 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 coo...

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    8-14 coolant replenishment 1. Remove the coolant reservoir cap and pour the cool- ant to the “cold level” mark. 1 “cold level” mark 2 coolant reservoir cap 2. Start the engine and add coolant until the coolant level does not go down, and then stop the engine. 3. Fill the coolant reservoir with coola...

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    8-15 esu00166 v-belt replacement warning @ when installing the new v-belt, make sure it is posi- tioned from 1.5 mm (0.06 in) above the edge of the secondary sheave assembly to 0.5 mm (0.02 in) below the edge a. If not, the v-belt clutch engagement speed will be changed. The snowmobile may move unex...

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    8-16 3. Pull 3 the v-belt up over the secondary fixed sheave. 4. Remove the v-belt from the secondary sheave assembly and primary sheave assembly. 5. Put the new v-belt back on the secondary sheave assembly only. Do not force the v-belt between the sheaves; the secondary sliding and fixed sheave mus...

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    8-17 8. Install the v-belt over the primary sheave assembly. 9. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise 6 and push 7 it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave. 10. Install the v-belt 8 between the secondary sliding and secondary fixed sheaves. 11. Install the drive guard. Warning...

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    8-18 3. Remove the dipstick and check that the oil is between the upper and lower levels. If not, add oil to the upper level. 2 upper level 3 lower level È for models without reverse transmissions (rx10/rx10s/rx10m/rx10ms) É for models with reverse transmissions (rx10r/rx10rs/rxw10/rxw10s) caution: ...

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    8-19 esu00174 checking the brake pads check the brake pads for wear. If the brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a yamaha dealer to replace them. 1 brake pad wear indicator esu00352 checking the parking brake pads check the parking brake pads for wear by measuring the thickness of the pads. If the p...

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    8-20 esu00180 checking the brake fluid level place the snowmobile on a level surface. Check that the brake fluid is above the lower level and replenish when necessary. 1 lower level warning @ be careful that water does not enter the master cylin- der when refilling. Water will significantly lower th...

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    8-21 esu01910 ski spring preload adjustment the spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 1. For rx10/rx10s/rx10r/rx10rs cd-11e for rx10m/rx10ms cd-11e for rxw10/rxw10s cd-11e caution: @ the left and right ski spring preload must be set to the same pressure. Uneven settin...

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    8-22 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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    8-23 the spring preload can be adjusted by turning the spring preload adjuster 3 on the front and rear shock absorb- ers. For rx10/rx10s/rx10r/rx10rs cd-17e for rxw10/rxw10s cd-17e for rx10/rx10s/rx10r/rx10rs/rxw10/rxw10s cd-14e a spring seat length standard long ← → short preload hard ← → soft È a ...

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    8-24 for rx10m/rx10ms cd-13e cd-14e 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. ●...

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    8-25 esu03890 rear suspension damping force adjustment for rxw10/rxw10s the damping force can be adjusted by turning the adjuster 1. Cd-20e caution: @ ● do not continue to turn the adjuster in direction a after it stops. The shock absorber can be damaged and damping force adjustments cannot be made....

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    8-26 esu01971 rear suspension full rate adjustment the total suspension spring rate and damping character- istics can be adjusted by changing the installed position of the shock absorber. Warning @ be sure to have a yamaha dealer make this adjust- ment. @ cd-07e note: @ be sure to make this adjustme...

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    8-27 esu00292 control rod adjustment the weight transfer can be adjusted by turning the con- trol rod adjusting nut 1. 1. Loosen the locknut 2 while holding the control rod adjusting nut 1. 2. To increase weight transfer, turn the adjusting nut in direction a. To decrease weight transfer, turn the a...

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    8-28 esu00353 drive track adjustment 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 of ...

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    8-29 drive track adjustment 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 stand t...

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    8-30 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. Esu00200 ski alignment 1. Turn the handlebar so the skis face straight ahe...

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    8-31 2. Loosen the handlebar bolts. 3. Move the handlebar up or down ( ± 7°) to adjust the handlebar height to the desired position. È rx10/rx10s/rx10r/rx10rs/rxw10/rxw10s É rx10m/rx10ms caution: @ make sure that the projection on the handlebar is not installed into the area a shown. @ 4. Tighten th...

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    8-32 esu00371 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 front suspension 3 rear suspension warning @ be sure to have...

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    8-33 esu00208 headlight bulb replacement 1. Lift up the shroud. 2. Disconnect the headlight connector. 3. Remove the bulb holder cover. 4. Remove the bulb holder by depressing and turning it counterclockwise. 1 bulb holder cover 5. Remove the bulb. Warning @ keep flammable products or your hands awa...

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    8-34 esu00355 battery this snowmobile is equipped with a sealed-type (mf) battery, which does not require any maintenance. There is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled water. To charge the battery have a yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discha...

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    8-35 1. Lift up the shroud. 2. Unhook the latch 1. 3. Loosen the joint clamp screws 2, and then slide the breather hose clip 3 down. 4. Disconnect the breather hose, and then remove the air filter case. 5. Replace the blown fuse with one of proper amperage. 6. Install the air filter case by reversin...

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    9-1 esu00358 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 carburetor ... Clean carbure- tor. Fuel supplied to combustion chamber ● flooded engin...

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    9-2 2. Open the shroud. 3. Remove the red (+) lead from the lead holder and move it away from the black (-) lead. Caution: @ be sure to connect the red (+) jumper cable to the red (+) lead and the black (-) jumper cable to the black (-) lead. Do not reverse the connections. @ 4. Pull the red (+) lea...

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    9-3 note: @ make sure that both the red (+) lead and the black (-) lead are seated securely in the lead holders. @ warning @ be sure to pull the lead covers back over the terminals completely. If the ter- minals are exposed, they could come into contact with the frame or a metal part of the snowmobi...

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    9-4 j. Engine does not upshift or down- shift properly or engages harshly 1. Worn or damaged v-belt ... Replace the v-belt or ask a yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. Incorrect v-belt clutch settings for alti- tude or conditions ... Ask a yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Worn or sticking primary sheave assemb...

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    10-1 esu03591 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...

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    11-1 esu00228 11- specifications esu00229 dimensions cs-01e esu00230 engine cs-02e rx10/rx10s/rx10m/rx10ms/ rx10r/rx10rs/rxw10/rxw10s overall length 2,755 mm (108.5 in): rx10/rx10s/ rx10r/rx10rs 3,185 mm (125.4 in): rx10m/rx10ms 3,000 mm (118.1 in): rxw10/rxw10s overall width 1,210 mm ( 47.6 in): rx...

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    11-2 esu00231 chassis cs-03e rx10/rx10s/rx10m/rx10ms/ rx10r/rx10rs/rxw10/rxw10s drive track and suspension: track molded rubber, fiber glass rod reinforced width 381 mm (15.0 in) track deflection 25–30 mm (0.98–1.18 in)/ 100 n (10 kg, 22 lb) length on ground 752 mm (29.6 in): rx10/rx10s/ rx10r/rx10r...

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    11-3 esu00232 electric cs-04e fuel tank: tank capacity 38.0 l (8.4 lmp gal, 10.0 us gal) oil quantity: with oil filter cartridge replacement 3.0 l (2.6 lmp qt, 3.2 us qt) without oil filter cartridge replacement 2.8 l (2.5 lmp qt, 3.0 us qt) total amount 3.8 l (3.3 lmp qt, 4.0 us qt) brake: type hyd...

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