Yamaha Motor Corporation RX10GTY/RX10LTGTY User Manual (EN)

OWNER’S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. RX10GTY RX10LTGTY 8GD-28199-13 LIT-12628-02-73

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Introduction

Introduction ESU10121 RX10GTY RX10LTGTY OWNER’S MANUAL ©2008 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. 1st Edition, March 2008 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan. P/N LIT-12628-02-73 Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha snowmobile. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the produc- tion of fine sporting and touring snowmobiles. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a lead- er in these fields.

This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic mainte- nance of this snowmobile. If you have any questions concerning the operation or main- tenance of your snowmobile, please consult a Yamaha dealer. Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your snowmobile and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer. EWS00670 Please read this manual carefully before operating this snowmobile.

Do not attempt to operate this snowmobile until you have attained adequate knowledge of its con- trols and operating features. Regular inspections and careful mainte- nance, along with good operating tech- niques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this snowmobile. WARNING

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Important manual information

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. EWS00021 WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa- tion which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. ECS00011 NOTICE A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the snowmobile or other property. TIP A TIP provides key information to make pro- cedures easier or clearer.

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Contents

Contents Location of the important labels .....1 Fuel .............................................. 21 Suspension .................................. 22 Safety information ............................3 Description ........................................5 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 Driving .......................................... 34 Stopping the engine .....................

35 Transporting ................................. 36 Control functions ..............................8 Main switch .................................... 8 Throttle lever .................................. 8 Engine overheating prevention system ......................................... 8 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) .................................... 8 Speedometer unit ........................... 9 High beam indicator light .............. 12 Low coolant temperature indicator light ............................................ 12 Fuel meter, grip warmer level indicator, rear shock absorber compression damping level indicator, and thumb warmer level indicator ............................

12 Fuel level warning indicator .......... 15 Oil level warning indicator ............ 15 Coolant temperature warning indicator ..................................... 15 Self-diagnosis device ................... 16 Engine stop switch ....................... 16 Headlight beam switch “LIGHTS” ................................... 16 Grip warmer/rear shock absorber compression damping and thumb warmer adjustment switches .................................... 17 Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 17 Brake lever ................................... 18 Parking brake lever ...................... 18 Shift lever ..................................... 19 Shroud and covers .......................

19 Drive guard ................................... 20 V-belt holders ............................... 20 Storage compartment ................... 20 Periodic maintenance and adjustment....................................... 37 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ..... 37 General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................ 39 Tool kit ......................................... 41 Removing and installing the shroud and covers .................... 41 Checking the spark plugs ............. 43 Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 44 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...........................................

44 Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ..................... 46 Checking the air filter ................... 46 High-altitude settings ................... 48 Valve clearance ........................... 48 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 48 Cooling system ............................ 52 V-belt ............................................ 53 Drive chain housing ..................... 56 Brake and parking brake .............. 58 Skis and ski runners ..................... 60 Steering system ........................... 60 Drive track and slide runners ....... 61

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