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OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE USO E MANUTENZIONE INSTRUKTIONSBOK OMISTAJAN KÄSIKIRJA EIERHÅNDBOK Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la première utilisation du véhicule. Leggere attentamente questo manuale prima di utilizzare questo veicolo. Läs den här instruktionsboken noga innan snöskotern används.
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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ STAMPATO SU CARTA RICICLATA TRYCKT PÅ ÅTERVUNNET PAPPER PAINETTU UUSIOPAPERILLE PRINTED IN JAPAN TRYKKET PÅ RESIRKULERT PAPIR 2012.06-0.5×1 CR...
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OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. FX10D FX10RTRSD FX10XTD FX10XT75D FX10M53SD FX10M62SD 8HK-28199-S4-E0...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. EC Declaration of Conformity conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan, declare in sole responsibility, that the product ∗ RFX10ST2S (FX10XT75)
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Important manual information ESU10151 Particularly important information is distin- guished in this manual by the following nota- tions. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury haz- ards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha deal- For CANADA...
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Location of the important labels 1 FX10M53S/FX10M62S 3 FX10XT TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT DRIVE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY 1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 200 cm³ (6.8 oz) 2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE 200 cm³...
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Location of the important labels ATTENTION NOTICE 8ET-2815K-10 8ET-2815K-00 7 FX10XT75/FX10M53S/FX10M62S NOTICE • This snowmobile is originally equipped with a high-profile pattern track of more than 38 mm (1.5 in.) for deep snow riding conditions. • Operation on light snowfall, ice, hard-packed snow, dirt, etc., will result in rapid wear or damage to track and slide runners.
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Location of the important labels FX10/FX10XT/FX10XT75 15,16 This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. FX10RTRS Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. 3JK-82377-10 FX10RTRS WARNING...
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Location of the important labels For EUROPE...
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Location of the important labels 1 FX10M53S/FX10M62S 4 FX10RTRS/FX10XT75 TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT DRIVE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY 1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 200 cm³ (6.8 oz) 2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE 200 cm³...
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• Käyttö vähäisessä lumessa, jäällä, kovalla hangella, likaisilla pinnoilla jne. vahingoittaa raidetta tai sivuraiteita ja aiheuttaa niiden nopean kulumisen. 8JJ-2815M-S0 8GL-77763-S1 8 FX10XT/FX10XT75/FX10M53S/FX10M62S 2012 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN 8AC-2817L-00...
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Location of the important labels 10 FX10RTRS 10 FX10XT RFX10RSS RFX10ST2 94.2 kW 272 kg 94.2 kW 278 kg 8HK-2156A-20 8HL-2156A-30 10 FX10XT75 10 FX10M53S RFX10ST2S RFX10RMS2 94.2 kW 283 kg 94.2 kW 278 kg 8JJ-2156A-00 8HU-2156A-10 10 FX10M62S RFX10RMS 94.2 kW 279 kg 8HR-2156A-20...
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Location of the important labels FX10M53S/FX10M62S WARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas. Mishandling can cause explosion. • Read owner’s manual for instructions. • Do not incinerate, puncture or open. AVERTISSEMENT Cette unité contient de I’azote à haute pression. Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d’explosion.
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Overloading can cause loss of control. Loss of control can result in severe injury or death. Model Name ****** Max. Power *** kW *** kg Mass In Running Order 1 Year of construction **** YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN...
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Location of the important labels For RUSSIA 10 11...
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Location of the important labels 1 FX10M62S 8FN-77761-R1 8GL-77761-R0 4 FX10XT75 TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT DRIVE ENTRAÎNEMENT 1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY 1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 200 cm³ (6.8 oz) 2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE 200 cm³...
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• Käyttö vähäisessä lumessa, jäällä, kovalla hangella, likaisilla pinnoilla jne. vahingoittaa raidetta tai sivuraiteita ja aiheuttaa niiden nopean kulumisen. 8JJ-2815M-S0 8GL-77763-S1 8HA-77762-R0 2012 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN 8AC-2817L-00...
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Location of the important labels 10 FX10XT 10 FX10XT75 RFX10ST2 RFX10ST2S 94.2 kW 278 kg 94.2 kW 283 kg 8HL-2156A-30 8JJ-2156A-00 10 FX10M62S RFX10RMS 94.2 kW 279 kg 8HR-2156A-20 8JF-2818P-R0 FX10XT/FX10XT75 12,13 4AA-22259-40...
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Location of the important labels FX10M62S WARNING This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas. Mishandling can cause explosion. • Read owner’s manual for instructions. • Do not incinerate, puncture or open. AVERTISSEMENT Cette unité contient de I’azote à haute pression. Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d’explosion.
Consult a Such use is prohibited by law, and you Yamaha dealer about any control or func- could collide with another vehicle. tion you do not understand. This snowmobile is designed to carry the ●...
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Yamaha dealer, have been designed, tested, ● snow require much longer stopping distanc- and approved by Yamaha for use on your es. Be alert, plan ahead and begin deceler- snowmobile. Many companies with no con- ating early. The best braking method on...
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Safety information clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the en- gine to cool off before storing the snowmo- bile in an enclosed space.
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Description 1. Brake lever 7. Engine stop switch 2. Parking brake lever 8. Throttle lever 3. Grip warmer adjusting switch 9. Shift lever 4. Auxiliary DC jack (FX10M53S/FX10M62S) 10. Headlight beam switch 5. Main switch 6. Thumb warmer adjusting switch The snowmobile you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of ●...
Control functions ESU10292 throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will Main switch decelerate, and the engine will return to idle The main switch controls the ignition and when it is released. lighting systems. The various positions are described below. 1. Throttle lever ESU10347 1.
“84” will flash in The grip warmer level is initially displayed for the meter display. If this occurs, have a 5 seconds, then the display switches to the Yamaha dealer check the system as soon as fuel meter. possible. 5 4 3 1.
Control functions Odometer, tripmeter, and engine speed meter modes 1. High beam indicator light “ ” ESU10473 Low coolant temperature indi- 1. Odometer/tripmeter/engine speed meter cator light “ ” Pushing the “SELECT” button switches the The low coolant temperature indicator light display between the odometer mode “ODO”, comes on when the coolant temperature is tripmeter mode “TRIP”, and engine speed...
Control functions ESU10427 Fuel meter and grip/thumb The snowmobile must be stopped on a level warmer level indicator surface to obtain an accurate fuel meter read- The fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level ing, since the reading changes according to indicator have eight segments which show the movement and inclination of the snowmo- the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank,...
Control functions If the fuel level warning indicator, the warning light, and all segments of the fuel meter flash, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmo- bile as soon as possible. 1. Grip warmer indicator “ ” 2. Thumb warmer indicator “...
“ ” If the warning indicator and the warning light If the engine overheats, the coolant tempera- still remain on, have a Yamaha dealer check ture warning indicator and the warning light the snowmobile. come on. When this occurs, stop the engine...
Note the ESU10661 Headlight beam switch error code, and then have a Yamaha dealer “LIGHTS” inspect the snowmobile as soon as possible. Push the headlight beam switch to change the NOTICE: Do not continue to operate the headlight to high beam “HI”...
Control functions 1. Thumb warmer adjusting switch 1. Auxiliary DC jack cap 2. Auxiliary DC jack To raise the temperature After using the auxiliary DC jack, be sure To raise the temperature, press the respec- to remove the accessory power plug from tive switch to “HI”.
Control functions 1. Brake lever ESU13032 Shift lever The shift lever is used to put the snowmobile When the brake lever is squeezed, the brake into forward or reverse. Before shifting, wait light comes on. for the snowmobile to come to a complete stop with the engine idling.
Control functions The drive guard is located behind the left side cover. (See page 63 for removal procedures.) To remove the drive guard Pull out the drive guard locking pin from the drive guard rear holder. 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to “REV” (reverse). 3.
Control functions 1. Storage pouch 1. Drive guard Align the slots in the rear of the drive To remove the storage pouch guard with the projections on the drive Unhook the swivel hook from the storage guard rear holder, and then insert the pouch bracket, and then pull out the storage drive guard locking pin into the holder as pouch as shown.
Control functions Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the bottom of the When installing the storage pouch, make sure filler tube. Because fuel expands when it that the swivel hook is securely hooked onto heats up, heat from the engine or the sun the bracket.
GASOLINE ONLY (CAN) conditions. FX10XT75 Min 91 RON UNLEADED If you are not familiar with suspension adjust- GASOLINE ONLY (RUS) ments, have a Yamaha dealer make these FX10XT75 Min 95 RON UNLEADED adjustments. GASOLINE ONLY (FIN)(SWE) EWS00151 FX10XT75 REGULAR UNLEADED...
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Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance. Do not dispose of a damaged or worn ● out shock absorber yourself. Take the shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for 1. Locknut any service. 2. Distance A 3. Spring preload adjusting nut...
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Control functions ESU13711 Lift the front of the snowmobile onto a Adjusting the air pressure of the front suitable stand to raise the skis off the shock absorbers ground. (FX10RTRS/FX10M53S/FX10M62S) Remove the air valve cap from the shock EWS00730 absorber. WARNING The air pressure of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same...
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Control functions rapidly, check to make sure that the pump is properly connected and tight- When removing the connector, the sound of ened onto the air valve. To decrease the air escaping may be heard, but this is from the air pressure, push the black bleed valve pump hose, not the shock absorber.
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Control functions To adjust the air pressure EWS00621 WARNING Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable stand before adjusting the shock absorbers. Otherwise, the snowmobile could fall and cause injury. ECS00710 NOTICE Make sure that there is no load on the 1.
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Control functions If the shock absorber is too firm and you want a more compliant ride, decrease the air pres- sure by 34 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm², 5 psi). ESU10926 Adjusting the damping forces of the front shock absorbers (FX10RTRS) EWS00740 WARNING The damping forces of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the...
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Control functions Rebound damping force Center shock absorber The rebound damping force of each shock Loosen the locknut. absorber can be adjusted by turning its re- To increase the spring preload and there- bound damping force adjusting knob. by harden the suspension, turn the ad- To increase the rebound damping force, turn justing nut in direction (a).
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Control functions Spring preload setting*: Minimum (soft): FX10 93.6 mm (3.69 in) FX10RTRS 75.4 mm (2.97 in) FX10XT/FX10XT75 106.1 mm (4.18 in) Standard: FX10 101.6 mm (4.00 in) FX10RTRS 84.4 mm (3.32 in) FX10XT/FX10XT75 122.1 mm (4.81 in) Maximum (hard): 1.
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Control functions 1. Shock absorber pump 1. Air valve cap 2. Pressure gauge (low-pressure meter) Install the hose connector of the shock 3. Pressure gauge (high-pressure meter) absorber pump onto the air valve of the EWS00621 shock absorber, tighten it approximately WARNING six turns until the pressure registers on Support the snowmobile securely on a...
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Control functions ened onto the air valve. To decrease the air pressure, push the black bleed valve To allow pressure to escape from the pump button. NOTICE: Do not exceed 1406 and the shock absorber, push the button half- kPa (14.1 kgf/cm², 200 psi). [ECS00981] way down and hold it.
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Control functions ened onto the air valve. To decrease the air pressure, push the black bleed valve button. NOTICE: Do not exceed 1406 kPa (14.1 kgf/cm², 200 psi). [ECS00981] 1. Air valve cap Install the hose connector of the shock absorber pump onto the air valve of the ACING shock absorber, tighten it approximately...
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Control functions FX10RTRS The compression and rebound damping forc- To allow pressure to escape from the pump es can be adjusted by turning the adjusting and the shock absorber, push the button half- bolt, dial, knob, or screw. way down and hold it. To allow only a small amount of pressure to escape, push the but- Center shock absorber ton all the way down and quickly release it.
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Control functions 1. Rebound damping force adjusting dial 1. Compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compression damping) Rebound damping force setting: 2. Compression damping force adjusting Minimum (soft): screw (for slow compression damping) 20 click(s) in direction (b)* Compression damping force setting (for Standard: fast compression damping): 11 click(s) in direction (b)*...
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Control functions Compression damping force setting: Minimum (soft): 12 click(s) in direction (b)* Standard: 6 click(s) in direction (b)* Maximum (hard): 2 click(s) in direction (b)* * With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction (a) ESU11034 1. Rebound damping force adjusting dial Adjusting the control rods (FX10XT/FX10XT75) Rebound damping force setting:...
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Control functions 1. Locknut 2. Control rod adjusting nut 3. Standard position 4. Adjustable range 5. Red paint area Tighten the locknut while holding the ad- justing nut in place. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjust- ing nut, and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
• Make sure the drive guard is installed securely. Drive guard • Check the drive guard mounts for damage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy- draulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Brake •...
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• Check the deflection. • Adjust if necessary. Drive track • Check for wear and damage. • If necessary, have a Yamaha dealer replace track. • Check for wear and damage. Slide runners • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer replace slide runners.
2. Off position the engine does not start or if it stops again, Turn the main switch to the start position ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snow- and release it when the engine starts. mobile. NOTICE: Release the switch immedi- an engine overheating prevention system, ●...
If any engine trouble should occur dur- ● ing the engine break-in period, immedi- ately have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile. ESU12624 1. Start Riding your snowmobile Warm up the engine until it runs smooth-...
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Operation Pay particular attention to the safety informa- A broken track, track fittings, or debris tion on page 16. thrown by the track could be danger- Please read all warning and notice labels on ous to bystanders. [EWS00690] your snowmobile. Braking Also, read the Snowmobiler’s Safety Hand- EWS00220...
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Operation er speeds or in tighter curves. Lean more as the turn gets sharper or is made at higher speeds. Improper riding techniques such as abrupt throttle changes, excessive braking, incorrect body movements, or too much speed for the sharpness of the turn may cause the snow- mobile to tip.
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Operation Snow and ice are slippery, so be prepared for the possibility that your snowmobile could be- gin to slip sideways on the slope. If this hap- pens, steer in the direction of the slide if there are no obstacles in your path. As you regain proper balance, gradually steer again in the direction you wish to travel.
Operation track, slide runners, and drive sprockets. Op- ESU11350 Maximizing drive track life eration of the snowmobile on the following surfaces should be avoided at all times: Recommendations Dirt ● Track tension Sand ● During initial break-in, the new drive track will Rocks ●...
● mize possible damage, consult your stud for cargo or accessories. manufacturer for installation and stud pattern ESU13224 recommendations. Driving Yamaha does not recommend track stud- EWS00300 ding. WARNING ESU11360 Be sure to read the “SAFETY INFORMA- Strap (FX10M53S/FX10M62S) TION” section on page 16 and the “Riding The strap should be used only by experienced your snowmobile”...
Operation 1. Pull out. Squeeze the throttle lever slowly to start 2. Slide to “FWD” (forward). out. 3. Push in. Turn the handlebar in the desired direc- tion. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile. Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left.
Operation ESU11430 Transporting When transporting your snowmobile on a trail- er or in a truck, observe the following recom- mendations to help protect it from damage: If transporting the snowmobile in an open ● trailer or truck, put a tight fitting cover on the snowmobile.
Failure to properly maintain the snowmobile or performing maintenance activities incor- rectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the snow- mobile. If you are not familiar with snowmobile service, have a Yamaha dealer perform service.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU11461 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU11565 General maintenance and lubrication chart INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM REMARKS PAGE or 800 km 4000 km (500 mi) (2500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) • Change (warm engine before Engine oil draining). Every Engine oil filter car- •...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL EVERY Seasonally 1 month ITEM REMARKS PAGE or 800 km 4000 km (500 mi) (2500 mi) (40 hr) (200 hr) Extrovert drive sprocket (FX10/FX10RTRS/ • Check for wear and damage. FX10XT75/ • Replace if necessary. FX10M53S/ FX10M62S) •...
If you do not have a torque wrench available during a service operation requiring one, take your snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer to check the torque settings and adjust them if necessary. 1. Fastener...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. Shroud 1. Fastener 2. Left side cover To install the shroud To install a side cover Hook the end of the shroud onto the front cov- Insert the projection on the rear of the er, insert the projections on the shroud into side cover into the slot in the fuel tank the slots in the headlight unit stay, and then side cover and insert the projections on...
Do not at- tempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer for inspection and possible repairs. You should periodically remove and inspect 1.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU13663 ESU11863 Adjusting the throttle lever free Checking the throttle override play system (T.O.R.S.) Slide the rubber cover back. EWS00352 WARNING Loosen the locknut. When checking the T.O.R.S., take precau- To increase the throttle lever free play, tions to avoid snowmobile movement turn the adjusting nut in direction (a).
1. Air filter case cover fastener by turning the main switch to the off position and consult a Yamaha dealer. Lift the headlight unit and headlight unit Operating the snowmobile with a mal- stay, and then slide the air filter case cov- functioning T.O.R.S.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart. ESU12817 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before each use. In addition, the oil must be changed...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Remove the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, clean, insert it back into the oil filler hole and then tighten the oil filler cap. (without screwing it in), and then remove Connect the oil level gauge coupler.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Remove the oil filler cap and cylinder head cap, and then remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the oil tank. 1. Right lower cover 2. Quick fastener 3. Bolt 4.
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15. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha 16. Remove the oil filler cap, and then add dealer.
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NOTICE: If oil is leaking or the oil level warning indica- tor comes on when the engine is run- ning, immediately turn the engine off 1. Left lower cover and have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile. Continuing to operate...
This procedure allows any re- and corrosion. If water has been add- sidual pressure to escape. When the hiss- ed to the coolant, have a Yamaha deal- ing sound has stopped, press down on the er check the antifreeze content of the...
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The cooling system must be bled if the cool- ant reservoir becomes empty, if air can be seen in the cooling system, or if there is a cooling system leak. Consult a Yamaha deal- ECS00500 NOTICE Operating the engine with an improperly bled cooling system can cause overheat- ing and severe engine damage.
Check for any coolant leakage. If coolant is leaking, check for the cause. If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha deal- Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until 1. V-belt wear limit it reaches the “FULL” mark.
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V-belt position. Do not Have a Yamaha dealer make this adjust- force the V-belt between the sheaves; the ment. secondary sliding and fixed sheaves must touch each other.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 10. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it so that it separates from the secondary fixed sheave. 1. Secondary sliding sheave 2. Secondary fixed sheave 11. Install the V-belt between the secondary sliding and fixed sheaves. 1.
Do not operate the snowmobile if you ● find any problems in the brake system. You could lose braking ability, which could lead to an accident. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the brake Recommended drive chain oil: system.
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If the brake does not provide proper braking the parking brake pads reach the wear limit, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace performance, inspect the brake for wear or brake fluid leakage. (See the following section them.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Install the right side cover and the shroud. Checking the brake fluid level Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above the lower level. Check the brake fluid level with the top of the reservoir level. Re- plenish the brake fluid if necessary.
1. Drive sprocket tooth the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid 2. Drive sprocket tooth width level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding. FX10XT75 To measure the drive sprocket wear...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU14420 Ski runner wear limit: Skis and ski runners 6.0 mm (0.24 in) Ski wear limit (front): Checking the skis and ski runners 13.0 mm (0.51 in) Check the skis and ski runners for wear and Ski wear limit (rear): damage.
Aligning the skis Turn the handlebar so the skis face straight ahead. Check the following for ski alignment: If excessive free play is felt, consult a Yamaha Skis are facing forward. ● dealer. Ski toe-out (distance A – distance B) is ●...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment age or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. Checking the drive track EWS00490 WARNING Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track, or if it has been maladjusted.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Start the engine and rotate the drive track one or two turns. Stop the engine. Align the drive track by turning the left and right adjusting nuts. Drive track Shifted to Shifted to left alignment right Left adjusting Turn out Turn in...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ECS00610 NOTICE Only use in deep snow riding condi- ● tions. Operation on areas with light snowfall, ● ice, hard-packed snow, dirt, or grass will result in rapid wear or damage to the track and slide runners from lack of snow which serves as a lubricant.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment FX10XT/FX10XT75 Unhook the headlight bulb holder, and then remove the burnt-out bulb. 1. Grease nipple 1. Bulb holder FX10M53S/FX10M62S Install the new bulb, and then hook the bulb holder onto the headlight unit. NOTICE: Keep oil and your hands away from the glass part of the bulb or its life and illumination will be affect- ed.
Always shield your eyes when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the snow- 1.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ECS00843 Replace the blown fuse with one of the NOTICE proper amperage. To charge a VRLA (Valve Regulated ● Lead Acid) battery, a special (constant- voltage) battery charger is required. Us- ing a conventional battery charger will damage the battery.
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FX10XT 3.0 A (CAN) FX10XT75 3.0 A (CAN) Spare fuses: 20.0 A, 10.0 A, 3.0 A Connect the negative battery lead. Install the right side cover and the shroud. If the fuse immediately blows again, ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect the snowmobile.
• 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 ● • Flooded engine: Crank engine or wipe the spark plugs dry. Electrical system Poor spark or no spark ●...
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Faulty wire connections: Check connec- ● Connect the other end of the red (+) tions or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal Discharged battery: Charge battery or see ● of the booster battery.
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Air in cooling system: Bleed the cooling sys- Worn or damaged bearings: Ask a Yamaha ● ● tem or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. dealer to inspect. Leaking coolant: Ask a Yamaha dealer to Worn or damaged V-belt with flat spots: Re- ●...
Do not use strong cleaners or system and injectors. In areas where oxygen- hard sponges as they will cause dulling ated fuel (gasohol) is used, consult a Yamaha or scratching. Some cleaning com- dealer. pounds for plastic may leave scratches on the windshield.
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NOTICE: Always keep the battery charged. Storing a dis- charged battery can cause permanent bat- tery damage. [ECS00691] Before installing the battery, have a Yamaha dealer inspect and fully charge it.
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Specifications FX10XT Min 95 RON UNLEADED Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO 5008): GASOLINE ONLY (FIN)(SWE) FX10M53S Not exceed 0.5 m/s² FX10XT REGULAR UNLEADED (FIN)(SWE) GASOLINE ONLY (CAN) FX10M62S Not exceed 0.5 m/s² FX10XT75 Min 91 RON UNLEADED (FIN)(SWE) GASOLINE ONLY (RUS) FX10RTRS Not exceed 0.5 m/s²...
Record the frame serial number and engine serial number (Primary ID) in the spaces pro- vided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also, record and keep the ID numbers in a separate place in case the snowmobile is sto- len.
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Yamaha dealer has the special tools, techniques, and spare parts necessary for proper repair of your snowmobile. Always consult your Yamaha dealer if you are in doubt as to proper specifications and/or maintenance procedures. Occasionally, print- ing errors or production changes will result in incorrect documentation in this manual.
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Index Air filter, checking........67 General maintenance and lubrication Auxiliary DC jack chart............61 (FX10M53S/FX10M62S) ...... 28 Grip/thumb warmer adjusting switch ..27 Battery............90 Headlight beam switch ......27 Brake and parking brake ......79 Headlight beams, adjusting ...... 89 Brake lever ..........
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Index Starting the engine ........50 Steering system ........84 Stopping the engine ......... 57 Storage............. 96 Storage pouch.......... 31 Strap (FX10M53S/FX10M62S) ....56 Suspension ..........33 Throttle lever ..........21 Throttle lever free play, adjusting ..... 66 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ..21 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.), checking..........
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