
Contents
Location of the important labels ..... 1
Safety information .......................... 16
Description ...................................... 19
Control functions ............................ 21
Main switch .................................. 21
Throttle lever ................................ 21
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.) .................................. 21
Multi-function meter unit ............... 22
High beam indicator light .............. 23
Low coolant temperature indicator
light ............................................ 23
Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer
level indicator ............................ 24
Fuel level warning indicator .......... 25
Oil level/pressure warning
indicator ..................................... 25
Coolant temperature warning
indicator ..................................... 26
Self-diagnosis device ................... 26
Engine stop switch ....................... 27
Headlight beam switch
“LIGHTS” ................................... 27
Grip/thumb warmer adjusting
switch ........................................ 27
Auxiliary DC jack
(FX10M53S/FX10M62S) ........... 28
Brake lever ................................... 28
Parking brake lever ...................... 29
Shift lever ..................................... 29
Drive guard ................................... 30
Storage pouch .............................. 31
Fuel .............................................. 32
Suspension .................................. 33
Pre-operation checks...................... 48
Pre-operation check list ................ 48
Operation ......................................... 50
Starting the engine ....................... 50
Break-in ........................................ 51
Riding your snowmobile ............... 51
Maximizing drive track life ............ 55
Strap (FX10M53S/FX10M62S) .... 56
Driving .......................................... 56
Stopping the engine ..................... 57
Transporting ................................. 58
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment....................................... 59
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ........... 60
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................ 61
Tool kit ......................................... 63
Recommended equipment ........... 63
Removing and installing the
shroud and covers .................... 63
Checking the spark plugs ............. 65
Adjusting the throttle lever free
play ........................................... 66
Checking the throttle override
system (T.O.R.S.) ..................... 66
Checking the air filter ................... 67
High-altitude settings ................... 68
Valve clearance ........................... 68
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 69
Cooling system ............................ 74
V-belt ............................................ 76
Drive chain housing ..................... 78
Brake and parking brake .............. 79
Extrovert drive sprocket
(FX10/FX10RTRS/FX10XT75/
FX10M53S/FX10M62S) ............ 82
Skis and ski runners ..................... 83
Steering system ........................... 84
Drive track and slide runners ....... 84
High-profile pattern drive track ..... 87
Lubrication ................................... 88
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 89
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