Yamaha RX10PB User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
RX10PB
RX10PSB
RX10PXTB
8HG-28199-11
LIT-12628-03-01
ESU10012
Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
DIC183

ESU10041
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual
should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Introduction
ESU10121
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.
WARNING
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.
RX10PB
RX10PSB
RX10PXTB
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2011 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, March 2011
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-12628-03-01
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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.
WARNING
EWS00021
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECS00011
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
Location of the important labels .....1
Safety information ............................6
Description ........................................ 9
Control functions ............................ 11
Main switch .................................. 11
Throttle lever ................................ 11
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.) .................................. 11
Multi-function meter unit ............... 12
High beam indicator light .............. 15
Low coolant temperature indicator
light ............................................ 15
Fuel meter and grip/thumb
warmer level indicator ............... 16
Fuel level warning indicator .......... 17
Oil level/pressure warning
indicator ..................................... 18
Coolant temperature warning
indicator ..................................... 18
Electric power steering warning
indicator “EPS”.......................... 19
Self-diagnosis device ................... 19
Engine stop switch ....................... 19
Headlight beam switch
“LIGHTS”................................... 20
Grip/thumb warmer adjusting
switch ........................................ 20
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 20
Helmet shield heater jack ............. 21
Brake lever ................................... 21
Parking brake lever ...................... 22
Shift lever ..................................... 22
Drive guard ................................... 23
V-belt holders ............................... 24
Storage compartment ................... 24
Fuel .............................................. 25
Suspension .................................. 26
EXUP system ............................... 35
Pre-operation checks ..................... 36
Pre-operation check list ............... 36
Operation ......................................... 38
Starting the engine ....................... 38
Break-in ........................................ 39
Riding your snowmobile ............... 39
Maximizing drive track life ............ 43
Driving .......................................... 44
Stopping the engine ..................... 45
Transporting ................................. 45
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment....................................... 46
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ........... 47
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................ 48
Tool kit ......................................... 50
Recommended equipment ........... 50
Removing and installing the
shroud and covers .................... 50
Checking the spark plugs ............. 53
Adjusting the throttle lever free
play ........................................... 54
Checking the throttle override
system (T.O.R.S.) ..................... 55
Checking the air filter ................... 56
High-altitude settings ................... 57
Valve clearance ........................... 57
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 57
Cooling system ............................ 61
V-belt ............................................ 63
Drive chain housing ..................... 65
Brake and parking brake .............. 67
Extrovert drive sprocket ............... 69
Skis and ski runners ..................... 69
Steering system ........................... 70
Drive track and slide runners ....... 71
Lubrication ................................... 75
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 76
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 78
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Contents
Fittings and fasteners ................... 78
Battery .......................................... 78
Replacing a fuse .......................... 79
Troubleshooting ............................. 82
Storage ............................................ 87
Specifications ................................. 89
Consumer information.................... 91
Identification number records ....... 91
Vehicle Emission Control
Information label ........................ 92
YAMAHA MOTOR
CORPORATION, U.S.A.
SNOWMOBILE LIMITED
WARRANTY............................... 93
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.)....................................... 96
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ESU10216
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for
safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label
becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha deal-
er.
RX10P/RX10PS
911
14
12 1310
RX10PXT
911
14
12 1310
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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NOTICE
8ET-2815K-00
ATTENTION
8ET-2815K-10
TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
1.SPARK PLUG
2.SPARK PLUG GAP
3.IDLE SPEED
SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT
MOTEUR
1.TYPE DE BOUGIE
2.ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES
3.RÉGIME DE RALENTI
CR9EB(NGK)
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
1600 ± 50 r/min
CR9EB(NGK)
0,7 ~ 0,8 mm
1600 ± 50 r/min
8HG
8HG-1417E-00
8GC-2415E-E0
• PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE.
MIN. OCTANE (PUMP : 91 RON : 95)
• ESSENCE SUPER SANS PLOMB.
INDICE D’OCTANE MIN. (POMPE : 91 RON : 95)
1
2
34
5
6
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DRIVE
1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY
2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE
3. TRACK TENSION
* FOR MORE INFO: SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS
MODEL.
* SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT
NOTICE.
ENTRAÎNEMENT
1. CAPACITÉD’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE
2. TYPE D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE
3. FLÈCHE DE LA CHENILLE
* POUR PLUS DE DÉTAIL: VOIR LE MANUEL D’ATELIER
POUR CE MODÈLE.
* LES CARACTÉRISTIQUE TECHNIQUES SONT
SUSCEPTIBLES DE CHANGER SANS NOTIFICATION
PRÉALABLE.
250 cm³(8.5 oz)
GL-3 75W or 80W
30 ~ 35 mm (1.18 ~ 1.38 in)/100 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
250 cm³
GL-3 75W or 80W
8ES-47578-00
30 ~ 35 mm/100 N (10 kg)
TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT
8FR-77763-E0
7
8
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88C-77769-00
JUMPER CABLE CONNECTION LEADS
•For connecting procedures, refer to
Owner’s Manual.
FILS DE BRANCHEMENT DES CÂBLES
DE DÉMARRAGE
• Effectuer le branchement des câbles
de démarrage conformément aux
instructions du Manuel du propriétaire.
8FA-E0
8FA-2389C-E0
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This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
3JK-82377-10
10
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WARNING
This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
•Read owner’s manual for instructions.
•Do not incinerate, puncture or open.
AVERTISSEMENT
Cette unitécontient de I’azote àhaute pression.
Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d’explosion.
•Voir le manuel d’utilisateur pour les instructions.
•Ne pas brûler ni perforer ni ouvrir.
8HR-F2259-00
WARNING
This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.
•Read owner’s manual for instructions.
•Do not incinerate, puncture or open.
AVERTISSEMENT
Cette unitécontient de I’azote àhaute pression.
Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d’explosion.
•Voir le manuel d’utilisateur pour les instructions.
•Ne pas brûler ni perforer ni ouvrir.
8JC-22259-00
RX10P/RX10PXT
13,14
RX10PS
13
14
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Safety information
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ESU10183
As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsible
for the safe and proper operation of your
snowmobile. When you ride your snowmo-
bile, you must know and use the following for
your safety. Severe injury or death may result
if you ignore any of the following.
Before you operate your snowmobile
●Read the Owner’s Manual and all labels.
Become familiar with all of the operating
controls and their function. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func-
tion you do not understand.
●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 fin-
gers for operation of the controls.
●Do not operate the snowmobile after or
while drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Your
ability to operate the snowmobile is re-
duced by the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Prepare your snowmobile
●Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it is
in safe operating condition. Failure to in-
spect or maintain the vehicle properly in-
creases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. See page 36 for a list
of pre-operation checks.
●Apply the parking brake before starting the
engine. Never drive the snowmobile with
the parking brake applied. This may over-
heat the brake disc and reduce braking abil-
ity.
While using your snowmobile
●This snowmobile was not manufactured for
use on public streets, roads, or highways.
Such use is prohibited by law, and you
could collide with another vehicle.
●This snowmobile is designed to carry the
OPERATOR ONLY. Passengers are pro-
hibited. Carrying a passenger can cause
loss of control.
●Be careful where you ride. There may be
obstacles hidden beneath the snow. Stay
on established trails to minimize your expo-
sure to hazards. Ride slowly and cautiously
when you ride off of established trails. Hit-
ting a rock or stump, or running into wires
could cause an accident and injury.
●This snowmobile is not designed for use on
surfaces other than snow or ice. Use on dirt,
sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may
cause loss of control and may damage the
snowmobile.
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●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.
●Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked
snow require much longer stopping distanc-
es. Be alert, plan ahead and begin deceler-
ating early. The best braking method on
most surfaces is to release the throttle and
apply the brake gently—not suddenly.
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness,
nausea, confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless gas which may be present even if
you do not see or smell any engine exhaust.
Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect
rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and
be unable to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or
days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. If
you experience any symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning, leave the area immedi-
ately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL
TREATMENT.
●Do not run the engine indoors. Even if you
try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or
open windows and doors, carbon monoxide
can rapidly reach dangerous levels.
●Do not run the engine in poorly ventilated or
partially enclosed areas such as barns, ga-
rages, or carports.
●Do not run the engine outdoors where en-
gine exhaust can be drawn into a building
through openings such as windows and
doors.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your snowmobile is
an important decision. Genuine Yamaha Ac-
cessories, which are available only from a
Yamaha dealer, have been designed, tested,
and approved by Yamaha for use on your
snowmobile. Many companies with no con-
nection to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position
to test the products that these aftermarket
companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha can
neither endorse nor recommend the use of
accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifica-
tions not specifically recommended by
Yamaha, even if sold and installed by a
Yamaha dealer.
Maintenance and storage
●When laying the snowmobile on its side for
maintenance, use a suitable stand to keep
it in a stable and level position.
●Do not leave the snowmobile on its left side
for an extended period of time. Fuel may
leak out from the fuel breather hose.
●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 operator or by-
standers.
●Modifications made to the snowmobile not
approved by Yamaha, or the removal of
original equipment may render your snow-
mobile unsafe for use, which may cause se-
vere personal injury. Modifications may
also make the snowmobile illegal to use.
●Never store the snowmobile with fuel in the
fuel tank inside a building where ignition
sources are present such as hot water and
space heaters, an open flame, sparks,
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clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the en-
gine to cool off before storing the snowmo-
bile in an enclosed space.
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Description
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ESU10261
1,2,3,4,5 6 7,8,9 10,11 12
13141516
RX10P/RX10PS
1,2,3,4,5 6 7,8,9 10,11 12
131516
RX10PXT
1. Battery
2. Main fuse
3. EPS fuse
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Air filter
6. Oil filler cap
7. Fuse box
8. Coolant reservoir
9. Coolant recovery tank
10. Tool kit
11. Storage compartment
12. Tail/brake light
13. Slide rail suspension
14. Rear shock absorber damping force remote
adjusting dial (RX10P)
15. Drive track
16. V-belt holder
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TIP
●The snowmobile you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of
this manual.
●Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice.
1 6 72 3
8910
4
1112
5
1. Brake lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Grip warmer adjusting switch
4. Multi-function meter unit
5. Engine stop switch
6. Thumb warmer adjusting switch
7. Throttle lever
8. Shift lever
9. Main switch
10. Auxiliary DC jack
11. Helmet shield heater jack
12. Headlight beam switch
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11
ESU10292
Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition and
lighting systems. The various positions are
described below.
Off
The ignition circuit is switched off.
The key can be removed only in this position.
On
The ignition circuit is switched on.
Start
The starting circuit is switched on.
The starter motor cranks the engine.
NOTICE: Release the switch immediately
after the engine starts. [ECS00021]
TIP
The headlights and taillight come on after the
engine is started.
ESU10312
Throttle lever
Once the engine is running cleanly, squeez-
ing the throttle lever will increase the engine
speed and cause engagement of the drive
train. Regulate the speed of the snowmobile
by varying the throttle position. Because the
throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will
decelerate, and the engine will return to idle
when it is released.
ESU13242
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.)
WARNING
EWS00041
If the T.O.R.S. is activated, make sure that
the cause of the malfunction has been cor-
rected and that the engine can be operated
without a problem before restarting the
engine. Continuing to operate with a mal-
function could cause loss of control or
damage.
If the throttle valves or throttle cable malfunc-
tions during operation, the T.O.R.S. will be ac-
tivated when the throttle lever is released.
The T.O.R.S. is designed to override the fuel
injection and limit the engine speed to less
than the clutch engagement speed if the throt-
tle valves fail to return to the idle position
when the throttle lever is released. (See page
89 for the clutch engagement speed.)
1. Off
2. On
3. Start
13
2
1. Throttle lever
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TIP
If the T.O.R.S. is activated, the warning light
and engine trouble warning indicator flash,
and the two-digit code “84”displays in the
meter display. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as possible.
ESU10368
Multi-function meter unit
The multi-function meter unit is equipped with
the following:
●a digital speedometer
●a tachometer
●an odometer
●two tripmeters (which show the distance
traveled since they were last set to zero)
●a fuel reserve tripmeter (which shows the
distance traveled since the fuel level warn-
ing indicator and the warning light came on)
●an oil change tripmeter (which shows the
distance traveled since the periodic oil
change interval was reached)
●a barometer (which shows the ambient
barometric pressure)
●a clock
●warning indicators (which show engine
trouble, coolant temperature, fuel level, oil
level, and oil pressure warnings)
●indicator lights (which show high beam and
low coolant temperature conditions)
●a warning light (which shows warnings to-
gether with the warning indicators)
●a fuel meter (which shows the fuel remain-
ing in the fuel tank)
●a grip/thumb warmer level indicator (which
shows the grip warmer level or the thumb
warmer level)
●a display brightness control function
●an electric power steering warning indicator
When the key is turned to the on position, the
tachometer needle makes one sweep, and
the low coolant temperature indicator light,
the warning light, and all segments of the
meter unit display come on and go off.
Idling Riding Malfunc-
tion
Throttle
lever Released Squeezed Released
Throttle
valve Closed Open Open
T.O.R.S.
Engine
runs
properly.
Engine
runs
properly.
T. O. R . S.
will be ac-
tivated.
1. Warning light “”
2. Engine trouble warning indicator “”
3. Two-digit code “84”
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The grip warmer level is initially displayed for
5 seconds, then the display switches to the
fuel meter.
TIP
●To switch the speedometer, odometer, and
tripmeter displays between kilometers and
miles, select the odometer mode “ODO”,
and then push the “SELECT”button for at
least 10 seconds while the snowmobile is
stopped.
●To switch the barometer display between
hectopascal “hPa”and inches of mercury
“inHg”, select the barometer mode “BARO”,
and then push the “SELECT”button for at
least 3 seconds while the snowmobile is
stopped.
Odometer, tripmeter, and barometer
modes
Pushing the “SELECT”button switches the
display between the odometer mode “ODO”,
tripmeter modes “TRIP A”and “TRIP B”, and
barometer mode “BARO”in the following or-
der:
ODO →TRIP A →TRIP B →BARO →ODO
If the fuel level warning indicator and the
warning light come on (see page 16), the
odometer display will automatically change to
the fuel reserve tripmeter mode “TRIP F”and
start counting the distance traveled from that
point. In that case, push the “SELECT”button
to switch the display between the various trip-
meter and odometer modes in the following
order:
TRIP F →ODO →TRIP A →TRIP B →
BARO →TRIP F
To reset a tripmeter, select it by pushing the
“SELECT”button, and then push the “RE-
SET”button for at least 1 second. If you do not
reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it
will reset itself automatically, and the display
will return to the prior mode after the snowmo-
bile has been refueled and traveled 5 km (3
mi).
Oil change tripmeter
When the periodic oil change interval is
reached at the initial 800 km (500 mi), then at
every 4000 km (2500 mi) thereafter, the oil
1. “MODE”button
2. “RESET”button
3. “SELECT”button
4. Tachometer
5. Warning indicators
6. Clock
7. Low coolant temperature indicator
light “”
8. High beam indicator light “”
9. Warning light “”
10. Electric power steering warning indicator
“EPS”
11. Meter display
EPS
12 3 5 6 7
8
11
4
9
10
1. Odometer/tripmeter/barometer
1
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change tripmeter and “OIL”flash alternately in
the odometer display, and the tripmeter starts
counting the distance traveled from that point.
When this occurs, change the engine oil as
soon as possible. (See page 57 for the oil
change procedure.)
TIP
●The oil change tripmeter will flash only
when the snowmobile is stopped.
●To return to the previous display mode,
push the “SELECT”button. To display the
oil change tripmeter again, turn the key to
the off position, then back to the on position.
After changing the engine oil, reset the oil
change tripmeter as follows.
To reset the oil change tripmeter (when the
engine oil was changed after the oil change
tripmeter appeared)
1. To display the oil change tripmeter, turn
the key to the on position.
2. Push the “RESET”button for at least 1
second while the oil change tripmeter and
“OIL”are flashing alternately in the odom-
eter display. The distance traveled since
the last oil change and “OIL”will flash al-
ternately in the odometer display.
3. Push the “RESET”button for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. “00000”and “OIL”will
flash alternately in the odometer display 3
times, and then the display will return to
the previous display mode.
If the engine oil is changed before the oil
change tripmeter appears in the display (i.e.,
before the periodic oil change interval has
been reached), the tripmeter must be reset af-
ter the oil change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the correct time.
In that case, reset the oil change tripmeter as
follows.
To reset the oil change tripmeter (when the
engine oil was changed before the oil change
tripmeter appeared)
1. Push the “SELECT”button until “ODO”is
displayed, and then push the “RESET”
button for at least 1 second. The distance
traveled since the last oil change and
“OIL”will flash alternately in the odometer
display.
2. Push the “RESET”button for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. “00000”and “OIL”will
flash alternately in the odometer display 3
times, and then the display will return to
the previous display mode.
Clock
To set the clock
1. Push the “SELECT”button and “RESET”
button simultaneously until the hour digits
start flashing.
E LO
1. “SELECT”button
2. “RESET”button
3. Clock
2
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