Yamaha RX10GTX User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
RX10GTX
RX10GTAX
RX10LTGTX
RX10LTGTAX
8GD-28199-12
LIT-12628-02-64

ESU10040
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Introduction
ESU10120
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.
To maintain the high quality and performance
of this snowmobile, it is important that you and
your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the
recommended maintenance schedules and
operating instructions contained within this
manual.
RX10GTX
RX10GTAX
RX10LTGTX
RX10LTGTAX
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2007 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, March 2007
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-12628-02-64
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Important manual information
ESU10150
WARNING
EWS00010
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPER-
ATING THE SNOWMOBILE.
NOTE:
●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.
●This manual should be considered a per-
manent part of this snowmobile and should
remain with the snowmobile when resold.
Particularly important information is distin-
guished in this manual by the following nota-
tions.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTEN-
TION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
WARNING
EWS00020
Failure to follow WARNING instructions
could result in severe injury or death to the
snowmobile operator, a bystander, or a
person inspecting or repairing the snow-
mobile.
CAUTION:
ECS00010
A CAUTION indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
snowmobile.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides key information to make
procedures easier or clearer.
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Contents
Safety information ............................1
Location of the important labels ..... 4
Description ........................................ 7
Control functions ............................ 10
Main switch .................................. 10
Throttle lever ................................ 10
Engine overheating
prevention system ..................... 10
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.) .................................. 10
Speedometer unit ......................... 12
High beam indicator light .............. 14
Low coolant temperature
indicator light ............................. 14
Fuel meter, grip warmer level
indicator, rear suspension
compression damping level
indicator, and thumb warmer
level indicator ............................ 14
Fuel level warning indicator .......... 17
Oil level warning indicator ............ 17
Coolant temperature warning
indicator ..................................... 18
Self-diagnosis device ................... 18
Engine stop switch ....................... 18
Headlight beam switch
“LIGHTS”................................... 19
Grip warmer/rear suspension
compression damping and
thumb warmer adjustment
switches .................................... 19
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 19
Brake lever ................................... 20
Parking brake lever ...................... 21
Shift lever ..................................... 21
Shroud and covers ....................... 22
Drive guard ................................... 23
V-belt holders ............................... 23
Storage compartment ................... 23
Fuel .............................................. 23
Suspension .................................. 24
Pre-operation checks ..................... 29
Pre-operation check list ............... 29
Operation ......................................... 31
Starting the engine ....................... 31
Break-in ........................................ 31
Riding your snowmobile ............... 32
Maximizing drive track life ............ 35
Driving .......................................... 36
Stopping the engine ..................... 37
Transporting ................................. 37
Periodic maintenance..................... 38
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ..... 38
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................ 40
Tool kit ......................................... 42
Removing and installing
the shroud and covers .............. 42
Checking the spark plugs ............. 44
Adjusting the engine
idling speed ............................... 45
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 45
Checking the throttle
override system (T.O.R.S.) ....... 47
Checking the air filter ................... 47
High-altitude settings ................... 49
Valve clearance ........................... 49
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 49
Cooling system ............................ 53
V-belt ............................................ 54
Drive chain housing ..................... 57
Brake and parking brake .............. 58
Skis and ski runners ..................... 61
Steering system ........................... 61
Drive track and slide runners ....... 62
Lubrication ................................... 65
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 65
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Contents
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 67
Fittings and fasteners ................... 67
Battery .......................................... 67
Replacing a fuse .......................... 67
Troubleshooting ............................. 71
Storage ............................................ 75
Specifications ................................. 77
Consumer information.................... 79
Identification number records ....... 79
YAMAHA MOTOR
CORPORATION,
U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE
LIMITED WARRANTY ............... 80
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.)....................................... 83
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Safety information
1
ESU10180
When you ride your snowmobile, you must
know and use the following for your safety.
Severe injury or death may result if you ignore
any of the following.
Before operating
1. Read the Owner’s Manual and all labels
before operating this snowmobile. Be-
come familiar with all of the operating
controls and their function. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion you do not understand.
2. This snowmobile was not manufactured
for use on public streets, roads, or high-
ways. Such use is prohibited by law, and
you could collide with another vehicle.
3. This snowmobile is designed to carry the
OPERATOR ONLY.
Passengers are prohibited. Carrying a
passenger can cause loss of control.
4. Do not operate the snowmobile after
drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Your
ability to operate the snowmobile is re-
duced by the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
5. For safety and proper care of the snow-
mobile, always perform the pre-operation
checks on page 29 before starting the en-
gine. Check the throttle, brake, and steer-
ing for proper operation every time before
starting the engine. Make sure that the
throttle lever moves freely and it returns
to the home position when it is released.
6. Apply the parking brake before starting
the engine. Never drive the snowmobile
with the parking brake applied. This may
overheat the brake disc and reduce brak-
ing ability.
7. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the
snowmobile when starting, inspecting, or
adjusting the snowmobile. A broken
track, track fittings, or debris thrown by
the track could be dangerous to the oper-
ator or bystanders.
8. Handle fuel with care; it is HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE.
●Never add fuel when the engine is run-
ning or hot. Allow the engine to cool for
several minutes after running.
●Use an approved fuel container.
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●Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme
care. Never remove the fuel cap in-
doors. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
●Never refuel while smoking or in the vi-
cinity of an open flame.
●Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
closed securely after refueling. Wipe
up any spilled fuel immediately.
9. If you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot
of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline
into your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If any gasoline spills on your skin or
clothing, immediately wash your skin with
soap and water, and change your
clothes.
10. Wear protective clothing. Wear an ap-
proved helmet, and a face shield or gog-
gles. Also, wear a good quality
snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of
gloves or mittens that will permit use of
your thumbs and fingers for operation of
the controls.
Operation
1. Do not run the engine indoors, except
when starting the engine to transport the
snowmobile in or out of the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes
are dangerous.
2. Be careful where you ride. There may be
obstacles hidden beneath the snow. Stay
on established trails to minimize your ex-
posure to hazards. Ride slowly and cau-
tiously when you ride off of established
trails. Hitting a rock or stump, or running
into wires could cause an accident and
injury.
3. This snowmobile is not designed for use
on surfaces other than snow or ice. Use
on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pave-
ment may cause loss of control and may
damage the snowmobile.
4. Avoid operating on glare ice, or on snow
which has a lot of dirt or sand mixed in.
Operation under such conditions will
damage or result in rapid wear of ski run-
ners, drive track, slide runners, and drive
sprockets.
5. Always ride with other snowmobilers
when going on a ride. You may need help
if you run out of fuel, have an accident, or
damage your snowmobile.
6. Many surfaces such as ice and hard-
packed snow require much longer stop-
ping distances. Be alert, plan ahead and
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Safety information
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begin decelerating early. The best brak-
ing method on most surfaces is to release
the throttle and apply the brake gently—
not suddenly.
Maintenance and storage
1. Do not leave the snowmobile on its left
side for an extended period of time. Fuel
may leak out from the fuel breather hose.
2. Modifications made to the snowmobile
not approved by Yamaha, or the removal
of original equipment may render your
snowmobile unsafe for use that may
cause severe personal injury. Modifica-
tions may also make the snowmobile ille-
gal to use.
3. Never store the snowmobile with fuel in
the fuel tank inside a building where igni-
tion sources are present such as hot wa-
ter and space heaters, an open flame,
sparks, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow
the engine to cool off before storing the
snowmobile in an enclosed space.
4. Always refer to the “STORAGE”section
on page 75 if the snowmobile is to be
stored for an extended period.
5. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
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Safety information
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ESU10231
Location of the important labels
Please read the following labels carefully before operating this snowmobile.
NOTE:
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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