Table Of Contents - Yamaha VK10A Owner's Manual

Location of the important labels ..... 1
Safety information ............................ 5
Description ........................................ 7
Control functions .............................. 9
Main switch .................................... 9
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 9
Throttle lever .................................. 9
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.) .................................. 10
Multi-function meter unit ............... 10
High beam indicator light .............. 11
Low coolant temperature indicator
light ............................................ 11
Fuel meter and grip/thumb
warmer level indicator ............... 12
Fuel level warning indicator .......... 13
Oil level warning indicator ............ 14
Coolant temperature warning
indicator ..................................... 14
Self-diagnosis device ................... 14
Engine stop switch ....................... 15
Headlight beam switch
"LIGHTS" ................................... 15
Grip/thumb warmer adjustment
switch ........................................ 15
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 16
Brake lever ................................... 16
Parking brake lever ...................... 17
Shift lever ..................................... 17
Shroud latches ............................. 17
Drive guard ................................... 18
V-belt holders ............................... 18
Carburetor coolant shut-off
lever .......................................... 18
Louvers ........................................ 19
Passenger grip warmer switch ..... 19
Storage areas ............................... 20
Tow hitch ...................................... 22
Fuel .............................................. 22
Suspension .................................. 23
Pre-operation checks ..................... 27
Pre-operation check list ............... 27
Operation ......................................... 29
Starting the engine ....................... 29
Break-in ........................................ 30
Riding your snowmobile ............... 30
Maximizing drive track life ............ 34
Strap ............................................ 35
Driving .......................................... 35
Stopping the engine ..................... 36
Transporting ................................. 36
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment....................................... 38
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ........... 38
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................ 40
Tool kit ......................................... 42
Checking the spark plugs ............. 42
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 43
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 43
Checking the throttle override
system (T.O.R.S.) ..................... 44
Checking the air filter ................... 45
Carburetors .................................. 46
High-altitude settings ................... 46
Valve clearance ........................... 46
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 46
Cooling system ............................ 50
V-belt ............................................ 52
Drive chain housing ..................... 54
Brake and parking brake .............. 56
Skis and ski runners ..................... 58
Steering system ........................... 59
Drive track and slide runners ....... 60
Lubrication ................................... 63
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