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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LIT-12628-03-26
SR10RDG
SR10RLG
SR10RSG
SR10LDG
SR10LLG
SR10LSG
SR10XLG
SR10XSG
SR10SD37G
SR10SD46G
SR10MS41G
SR10M53G
SR10ML53G
SR10MS53G
SR10M62G
SR10ML62G
SR10MS62G
Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
8JR-F8199-72-00

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OPERATOR’S MANUAL SR10RDG SR10RLG SR10RSG SR10LDG SR10LLG SR10LSG SR10XLG SR10XSG SR10SD37G SR10SD46G SR10MS41G SR10M53G SR10ML53G SR10MS53G SR10M62G SR10ML62G SR10MS62G LIT-12628-03-26 8JR-F8199-72-00...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Foreword ............2 Varying Altitude Operation....... 17 General Information ........3-13 Lubrication..........18-19 Snowmobile Identification........3 Chain Case............18 Rear Suspension ..........19 Control Locations ..........3 Gasoline-Oil............4 Maintenance ..........20-40 Engine Break-In..........4 Periodic Maintenance Checklist....... 20 Drive Belt Break-In ..........
  • Page 3 SELF AND OTHERS. Parts and Accessories When in need of replacement parts, oil, or accessories for your Yamaha Snowmo- bile, be sure to only use GENUINE YAMAHA PARTS, OIL, AND ACCESSO- RIES. Only genuine Yamaha parts, oil, and accessories are engineered to meet the standards and requirements of your Yamaha Snowmobile.
  • Page 4: Foreword

    Drive with caution, observe all state and local regulations, and respect the rights of others. ISMA members like Yamaha do their part to improve trails, spon- sor events, and generally support the sport of snowmobiling. As a member of the National Snowmobile Foundation, Yamaha promotes snowmobiling through edu- cation, charity, and research programs.
  • Page 5: General Information

    The Engine Serial Number (ESN) is parts, service, accessories, or warranty. If stamped into the crankcase of the engine. the complete engine must be replaced, ask the dealer to notify Yamaha for cor- rect registration information. Control Locations Shown are the typical control locations for Yamaha snowmobiles.
  • Page 6: Gasoline-Oil

    SR10SD46 Models 0749-258 Gasoline-Oil Also, if the snowmobile is to remain on a trailer after filling the gas tank, the bed of Recommended Gasoline the trailer must be maintained level to prevent gasoline from draining out The recommended gasoline to use in through the gas tank vent hose.
  • Page 7: Drive Belt Break-In

    Gauge changed and the oil filter replaced. If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the snowmobile. Drive Belt Break-In Drive belts require a break-in period of 40 km (25 miles). Drive the snowmobile for 40 km (25 miles) at 3/4 throttle or less.
  • Page 8 RPM, clock, or altimeter. bile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmo- bile dealer for service. If not under Press the Upper Right Button to cycle the warranty, this service is at the discretion right screen between speed, RPM, clock, and expense of the snowmobile owner.
  • Page 9: Diagnostic Codes

    P1692 Forward relay circuit low a code has been activated, take the snow- P1694 Headlight relay open circuit mobile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- P1695 Headlight relay circuit low mobile dealer for service. If not under P2228 Barometric pressure sensor A circuit warranty, this service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
  • Page 10: Handlebar Tilt (Sr10 Models)

    If leakage or damage is detected, desired position, tighten the cap take the snowmobile to an authorized screws evenly to 2.0 kg-m (15 ft-lb), Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for service. and check steering for maximum If not under warranty, this service is at right/left turning capabilities.
  • Page 11: Battery

    Jump-Starting ground polarity prior to connecting jumper cables. If not, severe electri-  NOTE: Yamaha does not recom- cal damage may occur. mend jump-starting a snowmobile 4. Move the vehicle to be used for the with a dead battery but rather to...
  • Page 12: Drive Clutch And Driven Clutch

    However, the drive clutch and driven clutch should be disassembled, cleaned, and inspected by an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer after every 4000 km (2500 miles) or seasonally, whichever occurs first. This service is at the discre- tion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
  • Page 13: Shock Absorbers (Rebuildable Gas)

    Power Claw track on hard-packed snow (-23° C/-10° F or colder), a small conditions is NOT covered under Yamaha amount of leakage may be present. warranty policy. Unless the leakage is excessive, replacement is not necessary.
  • Page 14: Access Panel/Hood

    Access Panel/Hood 1. Always warm up the engine for 2-3 minutes prior to shifting into reverse. To remove the access panel and hood, use the following procedure: 2. With the engine at idle (under 2500 RPM) and the snowmobile at a com- 1.
  • Page 15: Removable Seat

    Removable Seat To remove the seat, remove the torx-head screw from the underside of the seat; then lift on the back of the seat and move it up and rearward to remove it. CAUTION Prior to removing the seat, lift the rear of the seat and disconnect the seat heater harness connector.
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Starting and Stopping 3. If the brake fluid is below the high brake fluid mark, add Yamaha Engine approved DOT 4 brake fluid until It is imperative that the brake system be the fluid is at the recommended checked for wear and proper operation level.
  • Page 17: Braking

    Leaving the ignition ! WARNING switch in the ON position will result in discharging the battery and possible Use only Yamaha approved DOT 4 damage to the battery. brake fluid. Never substitute or mix Braking different types or grades of brake fluid.
  • Page 18: Emergency Stopping

    Emergency Stop interrupts ignition circuit take the snowmobile to an autho- Switch rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for Throttle/Ignition interrupts ignition circuit service. If not under warranty, this Monitor Switch service is at the discretion and...
  • Page 19: Varying Altitude Operation

    These changes affect drive the throttle monitor switch located in train components. Have a Yamaha dealer the right-side handlebar control. perform altitude-related service.  NOTE: If disconnection of the throt- ...
  • Page 20: Lubrication

    If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- Replacing Lubricant bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow-  mobile dealer for this service. This NOTE: Replacing the lubricant can service is at the discretion and...
  • Page 21: Rear Suspension

    This procedure should be done every 40 and spring and connect the actuator operating hours. wiring harness.  NOTE: Yamaha recommends that  NOTE: Make sure the reverse sen- All-Temp Grease be used for this sor wire is routed up so the wires do procedure.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Checklist Item Interval Page Remarks Brake System Daily Check for binding, leakage, and proper operation; lever firmness, travel, caliper, disc, and pads Cooling System - Liquid Daily 8,23 Check for leakage, damage, obstructions, coolant level Engine Oil Daily Check oil level and for signs of leakage Engine Oil - Initial...
  • Page 23: Fuel System

    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. SNO-482 Fuel Pickup Valves 3.
  • Page 24 8. Remove the four torx-head screws snowmobile authorized securing the right-side footrest to the Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for ser- tunnel and the support; then with a vice. If not under warranty, this ser- drain pan in position, remove the vice is at the discretion and expense drain plug from the oil tank.
  • Page 25: Coolant Level

    14. Install the access plate and torx-head the snowmobile to an authorized screws beneath the snowmobile; then Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for ser- install the hood and access panels. vice. If not under warranty, this ser- vice is at the discretion and expense Coolant Level of the snowmobile owner.
  • Page 26: Checking/Adjusting Valve Clearance

    If the owner does not feel qualified, take the snowmo- bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- mobile dealer for this service. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
  • Page 27  NOTE: If battery posts or cable Battery Charging Chart ends have a build-up of white/green (Constant-Current Charger) powder residue, apply water and Battery Charge Time baking soda to neutralize acid; then Charge Voltage Required (at 1.5- flush off with warm soapy water. State (DC) 2.0 Amps)
  • Page 28: Fuses

    If the fuse continues to Fuses protect the snowmobile electrical blow, take the snowmobile to an autho- rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for ser- system from overloading. If electrical vice. If not under warranty, this service is parts in the snowmobile are not working,...
  • Page 29 Overfilling the reservoir may cause the brake system to hydrauli- Do not operate the snowmobile if the cally lock. Use only Yamaha approved compressed distance between the DOT 4 brake fluid. Never substitute or brake lever and the handlebar is less mix different types or grades of brake than 2.54 cm (1 in.).
  • Page 30 If the owner does high brake fluid mark; then install and not feel qualified, take the snowmo- secure the cover. Remove the tube bile to an authorized Yamaha Snow- from the bleeder valve. mobile dealer for this service. This Checking/Changing Brake service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner.
  • Page 31: Burnishing Brake Pads

    4. Carefully move the shield out of the  NOTE: If brake lever travel is not way; then remove the hairpin clip within specification, bleed the brake securing the brake pads to the cali- system. per assembly. 12. Remove the reservoir cover and fill 5.
  • Page 32: Chain Tension

    Chain Tension  NOTE: Drive belts should be pur- chased from an authorized Yamaha 1. Remove the shroud, right-side cover, Snowmobile dealer, as Yamaha drive and exhaust assembly. belts are made to exact specifica- 2. Loosen the jam nut. tions and of quality material. Belts made by other manufacturers may 3.
  • Page 33: Track Tension

    “ratchet” on the track drive sprockets. If extremely loose, the idler wheels may climb over the track lugs forcing the track against the tunnel causing the track to “lock.” Yamaha recommends that the SNO-336 track tension be checked daily during the Installing Drive Belt...
  • Page 34: Track Alignment

    Excessive wear to the idler wheels, drive lugs, and track will occur if the track is improperly aligned. Yamaha recommends that the track alignment be checked once a week or whenever the track tension is adjusted.
  • Page 35: Suspension

     NOTE: Make sure correct track ! WARNING tension is maintained after adjust- ing track alignment. DO NOT stand behind the snowmo- bile or near the rotating track. NEVER 3. After proper track adjustments are run the track at high speed when the obtained and the adjusting bolts are track is suspended.
  • Page 36 Yamaha Snow- mobile dealer for this service. This shock body as an initial setting. Additional service is at the discretion and ski pressure can be obtained by tightening expense of the snowmobile owner.
  • Page 37 Chamber) Chamber) (Evol Cham- The skid frame front arm shock spring ten- ber) sion and the limiter straps are adjustable. However, Yamaha recommends that the R-TX LE 100 psi (SR10RL) (Main shock spring be maintained at the factory pre- Models Chamber) set of 3.2-6.4 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) preload.
  • Page 38: Lights

     Rear spring pre-load adjustment is accom- NOTE: If the limiter straps are plished by rotating the adjusting cams. adjusted, it is highly recommended Position 3 provides the stiffest ride, and that at least a minimum of 3.2 mm position 1 is for the light driver or slow- (1/8 in.) preload on the shock spring speed trail riding.
  • Page 39 5. Check headlight aim. ! WARNING Do not operate the snowmobile unless headlight beam is adjusted properly. incorrectly adjusted beam will not provide the operator the optimum amount of light. Adjusting Headlight Aim The headlight can be adjusted for vertical SNO-511 3.
  • Page 40: Ski Wear Bars

    To maintain positive steering characteris-  NOTE: When the wear bars are tics, Yamaha recommends that the ski wear removed, measure the thickness of bars be checked before each use and both wear bars to see if they are replaced if worn beyond 1/2 of the original within the wear limit of 6.0 mm (0.24...
  • Page 41: Adjusting Ski Stance

    SNO-442A 0748-903 3. To increase ski stance, place ski Installing (Dual) stance spacers to the outside of the 1. Position the wear bar with the car- spindle and adjust the damper. bide (A) on the inside of ski and 4. To decrease ski stance, place ski loosely secure using the existing stance spacer to the inside of the spacer, washer, and nut;...
  • Page 42: Rail Wear Strips

    Take the snowmobile to an authorized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for this ser- vice. This service is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner. Each time a new set of wear strips are installed, they should be tempered.
  • Page 43: Performance Tips

    SNO-338 take the snowmobile to an autho- Belt Position Adjustment rized Yamaha Snowmobile dealer for this service. This service is at the More than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Remove a discretion and expense of the snow-...
  • Page 44 DRIVE CLUTCH/DRIVEN 4. If offset adjustment needs to be made, remove the driven clutch and CLUTCH OFFSET add shims (p/n 8JP-RA449-00: 2 If premature drive belt wear is experienced mm, 8JP-RA448-00: 1 mm) to or if the drive belt turns over, offset must be increase the offset or remove shims checked.
  • Page 45: Preparation For Storage

    Raise the track off the floor 5. Fill the gas tank to its rated capacity; by blocking up the back end making then add Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer to sure the snowmobile is secure. the gas tank following directions on...
  • Page 46: Preparation After Storage

    Yamaha rec- securely. ommends the following procedure: 6. If not done during preparation for 1. Clean the snowmobile thoroughly.
  • Page 47: Snowmobile Safety Rules

    Snowmobile Safety Rules...
  • Page 48: Consumer Information

    All new Yamaha snowmobiles purchased to normal wear or routine maintenance from an authorized Yamaha dealer in the including oil, spark plugs, clutch drive customer’s country of residence (United belts, slide runners, and tracks.
  • Page 49 Yamaha exactly as speci- RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM fied in the Owner’s Manual? STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO A. No. The warranty on a new Yamaha PROVINCE. cannot be “voided” or “canceled.” SPECIAL EARLY-SEASON However, if a particular failure is...
  • Page 50 This list is compiled from the purchase registra- 3. In addition, each Yamaha snow- tions sent to Yamaha by the selling dealer mobile dealer is held responsible at the time of your purchase. If you...
  • Page 51 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) FOR U.S.A. CUSTOMERS...
  • Page 52 YAMAHA PROTECTION • With Yamaha Protection Plus, PLUS (YPP) FOR Yamaha is ready to step in to make CANADIAN any needed repairs (excluding those CUSTOMERS repairs due to normal wear or aging) using genuine parts and factory No one else offers you the superior engi-...
  • Page 53 NOTES...
  • Page 54 Printed in U.S.A. 2015.xx-x.x×1 AC Printed on recycled paper...

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