Engine Oil ..........10 Consumer Information........23 Carburetor ..........11 Reference Information Write the appropriate information for your Yamaha Snowmobile in the spaces below. Always use these numbers when referring to your snowmobile. Model: __________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: _________________________________________ Vehicle Identification Number: _______________________________...
Drive with caution, observe all state and local laws, and respect the rights of oth- ers. International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) members like Yamaha do their part to improve trails, sponsor events, and generally support the sport of snowmobiling. As a member of the National Snowmobile Foundation, Yamaha promotes snowmobiling through education, charity, and research programs.
Getting Ready to Safely Operate the SnoScoot B. Make sure the throttle lever works NOTE: This section and Operating properly (moves freely) and that it the SnoScoot section must be read snaps back to the idle position and explained to the youth/operator quickly when it is released.
Operating the SnoScoot You must be a responsible, careful, and C. Never drive the snowmobile faster considerate snowmobile operator at all than a safe speed. Do not drive too times. Your safety is our concern and close to roads, buildings, trees, other must always be yours.
0744-926 These numbers are required by the dealer to complete warranty claims properly. No warranty will be allowed by Yamaha if either the ESN or VIN is removed or mutilated in any way.
Any oil used in place of the recom- in period, the snowmobile may be taken mended oil may cause serious to an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile engine damage. dealer for a checkup and oil change. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
2-3 minutes. The should malfunction, take the snow- choke should be pushed in com- mobile to an authorized Yamaha pletely after the “warm up.” Snowmobile dealer for service. 6. Flooding - If the engine does not...
Maintenance Engine Oil 3. Insert the stick into the crankcase; then remove and check oil level on NOTE: After the engine break-in the stick. Do not thread the stick into period, the engine oil should be the crankcase when checking the oil changed every 100 operating hours (6 level.
7. Close the hood and secure with the ing, open flames, etc., in the area. two straps. Yamaha recommends that the in-line fuel Carburetor filter be checked once a month. The filter is located in the fuel hose between the gas The carburetor has been calibrated for aver- tank and fuel pump.
A white or dark insulator indicates that the engine may need to be serviced. Consult an authorized Yamaha Snowmo- bile dealer if the plug insulator is not a light brown color. To help prevent cold weather...
3. To verify lever travel, compress and ! WARNING hold the brake lever to its maximum resistance. Use only Yamaha approved DOT 4 brake fluid. Never substitute or mix NOTE: Do not pump the brake different types or grades of brake lever as it will produce an inaccurate fluid.
2. Loosen the rear idler wheel adjust- against the tunnel causing wear, or it may ing bolt jam nuts. ratchet on the track drive sprockets. Yamaha recommends that the track ten- sion be checked once a month and adjusted accordingly. ! WARNING Track tension must be properly main- tained.
1 lugs, and track will occur if the track is to 1 1/2 turns. improperly aligned. Yamaha recom- mends that the track alignment be checked once a week or whenever the track tension is adjusted.
! WARNING operated. Yamaha recommends that the ski alignment be checked once a week. If a jam nut is not tightened properly, the adjusting bolt could loosen caus-...
Steering Alignment To maintain positive steering characteris- tics, Yamaha recommends that the ski Visually examine the steering alignment wear bars be checked once a week and by placing the handlebar in the straight- replaced if worn to 1/2 of original diame- ahead position and checking to be sure ter.
Adjusting Headlight Aim NOTE: The rail wear strips will wear rapidly if the snowmobile is The headlight can be adjusted for vertical operated on terrain on which the aim of the HIGH/LOW beam. The geo- snow cover is minimal. Loose snow metric center of HIGH beam zone is to be is required to cool and lubricate the used for vertical aiming.
6. Change the oil. nent deterioration. Yamaha recommends the following procedure to prepare the 7. Tighten all screws, nuts, and cap snowmobile for storage.
All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive from an authorized Yamaha dealer in the belts, slide runners, and tracks. customer’s country of residence (United States or Canada) and registered with THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSI-...
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WARRANTY EXTENSION Thirty (30) months from the original pur- A special warranty extension is available chase date. for all new Yamaha snowmobiles pur- chased between May 1 and November 30. WARRANTY TRANSFER: To trans- All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased fer any remaining warranty from the...
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CUSTOMER SERVICE A. No. The warranty on a new Yamaha cannot be “voided” or “canceled.” If your machine requires warranty ser- However, if a particular failure is vice, you must take it to any authorized caused by operation or maintenance Yamaha snowmobile dealer within the other than as shown in the Owner’s...
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPART- MENT MENT 480 GORDON BAKER RD P.O. Box 6555 Toronto, Ontario M2H 3B4 Cypress, California 90630 This will ensure that Yamaha has an up- to-date registration record in accordance with federal law. YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) FOR U.S.A. CUSTOMERS...
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• With Yamaha Protection Plus, stands behind its product the way Yamaha is ready to step in to make Yamaha does—with the industry’s best any needed repairs (excluding those warranty coverage and best extended repairs due to normal wear or aging) warranty plan: Yamaha Protection Plus.
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Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technicians at your autho- Find out more at: rized Yamaha dealer use. Service manu- als are available through your Yamaha For US consumers, please visit yamaha- dealer or you can order them directly motor.com...
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