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The longevity and safety of the snowmo-
bile can be increased by making periodic
checks of the items in the preceding
checklist.
If, at any time, abnormal noises, vibra-
tions, or improper working conditions of
any component of this snowmobile are
detected, DO NOT OPERATE THE
SNOWMOBILE. Take the snowmobile
to an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile
dealer for inspection and adjustment or
repair. If not under warranty, this service
is at the discretion and expense of the
snowmobile owner.
The snowmobile should be taken to an
authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer at
the end of each snowmobiling season for
general inspection and for off-season
storage servicing. This inspection and
servicing is at the expense of the snow-
mobile owner.
Fuel System
! WARNING
Whenever
any
inspection is made on the fuel sys-
tem in which there may be fuel leak-
age, there should be no welding,
smoking, open flames, etc., in the
area.
Gasoline Additives
Fuel de-icer can be used for all models.
Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer should also be
added to the last tank of gasoline before
storage.
Fuel Pickup Valves
If ever there is a restricted fuel flow and a
pickup valve is suspected, take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmo-
bile dealer for this service. If not under
warranty, this service is at the discretion
and expense of the snowmobile owner.
maintenance
or
0747-833
Checking Engine Oil
Level
NOTE: The snowmobile must be
on a level surface for this procedure.
CAUTION
If the engine and oil are not at operat-
ing temperature the oil will not read
correctly on the oil level stick.
1. Start the engine and let it idle and
warm up until the fan on the radiator
turns on, or if the snowmobile was
operated, allow the engine to idle for
approximately 30 seconds.
CAUTION
Immediately
after
started, check that the oil pressure
warning light goes out.
2. Shut the engine off; then allow the
engine to cool. Remove the oil level
stick from the oil tank and verify it is
within the "NORMAL" range on the
stick.
3. If step 1 and 2 was followed and the
oil level is not within the "NOR-
MAL" range, add the recommended
engine oil.
NOTE: Care must be taken not to
over-fill the oil tank.
Changing Engine Oil/
Filter
! WARNING
Engine oil is extremely hot immedi-
ately after the engine is turned off.
Burning could occur if oil contacts
skin or clothing.
NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of the used engine oil.
the
engine
is
SNO-482
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