Yamaha VENTURE PZ5NXJ User manual

DIC183
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
PZ5NXJ
PZ5NTJ
8GK-28199-7A
LIT-12628-03-42
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ESU10043
Les émissions du moteur de ce produit contiennent
des substances chimiques connues dans l’État de
Californie pour provoquer des cancers, des
malformations congénitales et des troubles de la
reproduction.
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual
should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Introduction
ESU10122
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 snowmo-
biles. It represents the high degree of
craftsmanship and reliability that have made
Yamaha a leader 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 prod-
uct information available at the time of print-
ing, 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
EWS00671
Please read this manual carefully before
operating this snowmobile. Do not at-
tempt to operate this snowmobile until
you have attained adequate knowledge of
its controls and operating features.
Regular inspections and careful mainte-
nance, along with good operating techni-
ques, will help ensure that you safely enjoy
the capabilities and reliability of this snow-
mobile.
PZ5NXJ
PZ5NTJ
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2017 by Yamaha Motor Corporation,
U.S.A.
1st Edition, February 2017
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor C orporation, U.S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
P/N LIT-12628-03-42
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Important manual information
ESU10152
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
EWS00022
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
ECS00012
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 ............. 13
Low coolant temperature
indicator light ............................ 13
Knock control system indicator
light ........................................... 14
Drive indicator light and reverse
indicator light ............................ 14
Fuel meter and grip/thumb
warmer level indicator................ 15
Fuel level warning indicator ......... 16
Oil level/pressure warning
indicator .................................... 16
Coolant temperature warning
indicator .................................... 17
Self-diagnosis device.................... 17
Drive select switch ........................ 18
Engine stop switch ....................... 18
Headlight beam switch
“LIGHTS” ................................... 18
Grip/thumb warmer adjusting
switch......................................... 19
Auxiliary DC jack (PZ5NT) ............. 19
Brake lever .................................... 20
Parking brake lever ....................... 20
Drive guard.................................... 20
V-belt holder (PZ5NT) ................... 21
Passenger grip warmer switch
(PZ5NT) ...................................... 21
Backrest (PZ5NT).......................... 22
Storage pouch .............................. 22
Rear carrier (PZ5NT) ..................... 23
Tow hitch (PZ5NT) ........................ 23
Fuel ............................................... 24
Suspension ................................... 25
Pre-operation checks ..................... 30
Pre-operation check list................ 30
Operation ......................................... 32
Starting the engine........................ 32
Break-in ........................................ 33
Riding your snowmobile ............... 33
Maximizing drive track life ............ 37
Driving........................................... 38
Stopping the engine ..................... 39
Transporting.................................. 39
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment....................................... 40
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system...... 41
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ......................... 42
Tool kit .......................................... 44
Recommended equipment ........... 44
Removing and installing the
shroud and covers ..................... 44
Checking the spark plugs ............. 48
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 49
Adjusting the throttle lever free
play (PZ5NX) .............................. 49
Checking the throttle lever free
play (PZ5NT) .............................. 50
Checking the throttle override
system (T.O.R.S.)....................... 50
Checking the air filter.................... 51
High-altitude settings.................... 52
Valve clearance............................. 52
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 52
Cooling system ............................. 56
V-belt ............................................ 57
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Contents
Drive chain housing....................... 59
Brake and parking brake............... 61
Skis and ski runners...................... 63
Steering system ............................ 64
Drive track and slide runners ........ 64
High-profile pattern drive track ..... 67
Lubrication .................................... 68
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 68
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 69
Fittings and fasteners.................... 70
Battery........................................... 70
Replacing a fuse ........................... 71
Troubleshooting .............................. 73
Storage ............................................. 76
Specifications .................................. 78
Consumer information.................... 80
Identification numbers .................. 80
Vehicle Emission Control
Information label ........................ 81
YAMAHA SNOWMOBILE
LIMITED WARRANTY 2015
and Later Models ....................... 82
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE
(Y.E.S.) FOR U.S.A.
CUSTOMERS............................. 85
YAMAHA PROTECTION PLUS
(YPP) FOR CANADIAN
CUSTOMERS............................. 86
Index ................................................. 87
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Location of the important labels
1
ESU10217
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
dealer.
1216 18 13 14
15 15
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1 PZ5NX
1 PZ5NT
2 PZ5NX
3 PZ5NX
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NOTICE
8ET-2815K-00
ATTENTION
8ET-2815K-10
8GC-2415E-E0
• PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE.
MIN. OCTANE (PUMP : 91 RON : 95)
• ESSENCE SUPER SANS PLOMB.
INDICE D’OCTANE MIN. (POMPE : 91 RON : 95)
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
CR9EKB(NGK)
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in)
1800 ± 100 r/min
CR9EKB(NGK)
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
1800 ± 100 r/min
8GC
8GC-1417E-01
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. CAPACITÉ D’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
6
7
8
4 PZ5NX
5 PZ5NT
9
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20kg {44lbs}
LOAD LIMIT / CHARGE LIMITE
8FM-24897-01
88C-77769-00
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506
8KM-82377-00
CAN ICES-2 / NMB-2
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11 PZ5NX
12 PZ5NT
13
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MAX. TOWING FORCE
FORCE DE REMORQUAGE MAX.
1176 N (120 kgf), 264 lbf
MAX. VERTICAL FORCE
FORCE VERTICALE MAX.
147 N (15 kgf), 33 lbf
8GS-2817S-E0
• NEVER stand behind or near
a rotating track.
• Debris or a broken track could
be thrown back with great force
which could cause severe leg
or other injuries, or death.
• Ne JAMAIS se tenir à proximité ou à
l’arrière d’une chenille en mouvement.
• Des débris ou une chenille cassée
pourraient être projetés violemment et
entraîner des blessures sévères aux
jambes ou autre, voire la mort.
8JT-77765-E0
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT
15
16 PZ5NT
17 PZ5NX
18 PZ5NT
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Safety information
6
ESU14621
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 30 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
ability.
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.
PZ5NX is designed to carry the OPERA-
TOR ONLY. Passengers are prohibited.
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 dam-
age 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 dam-
age your snowmobile.
Many surfaces such as ice and hard-
packed snow require much longer stop-
ping distances. Be alert, plan ahead and
begin decelerating 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 monox-
ide can cause headaches, dizziness,
drowsiness, nausea, confusion, and eventu-
ally death. Carbon monoxide is a colorless,
odorless, tasteless gas which may be present
even if you do not see or smell any engine ex-
haust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly and you can quickly be over-
come and be unable to save yourself. Also,
deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-venti-
lated areas. If you experience any symptoms
of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the
area immediately, 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 monox-
ide can rapidly reach dangerous levels.
Do not run the engine in poorly ventilated
or partially enclosed areas such as barns,
garages, 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
accessories 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
severe 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
9
ESU10262
PZ5NX
PZ5NT
17
1,2 3 134,5,6,7,8
16 15
17
1,2 3 104,5,6,7,8,9
16 15
11 12 13
14
1. Storage pouch
2. Tool kit
3. Air filter
4. Oil filler cap
5. Battery
6. Main fuse
7. Fuse box
8. Coolant reservoir
9. V-belt holder (PZ5NT)
10. Passenger grip warmer switch (PZ5NT)
11. Backrest (PZ5NT)
12. Rear carrier (PZ5NT)
13. Tail/brake light
14. Tow hitch (PZ5NT)
15. Slide rail suspension
16. Drive track
17. Idle adjusting screw
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Description
10
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.
PZ5NX PZ5NT
1. Brake lever
2. Parking brake lever
3. Grip/thumb warmer adjusting switch
4. Headlight beam switch
5. Multi-function meter unit
6. Engine stop switch
7. Throttle lever
8. Shroud latch (PZ5NT)
9. Main switch
10. Auxiliary DC jack (PZ5NT)
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Control functions
11
ESU10293
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. [ECS00022]
TIP
The headlights and taillight come on after the
engine is started.
ESU10313
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.
ESU10348
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.)
WARNING
EWS00042
If the T.O.R.S. is activated, make sure that
the cause of the malfunction has been
corrected and that the engine can be op-
erated without a problem before restarting
the engine. Continuing to operate with a
malfunction 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
activated 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
throttle valves fail to return to the idle position
when the throttle lever is released. (See page
78 for the clutch engagement speed.)
1. Off
2. On
3. Start
13
2
1. Throttle lever
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Control functions
12
TIP
If the T.O.R.S. is activated, the warning light
and engine trouble warning indicator will
flash, and the two-digit code “84” will flash in
the meter display. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system as soon as
possible.
ESU10399
Multi-function meter unit
The multi-function meter unit is equipped
with the following:
a digital speedometer
an odometer
a tripmeter
an engine speed meter
warning indicators
indicator lights
a warning light
a fuel meter
a grip/thumb warmer level indicator
When the key is turned to the on position, the
warning light, the low coolant temperature in-
dicator light, the knock control system indi-
cator light, the drive indicator light, the
reverse indicator light, and all segments of
the meter display come on and go off.
The grip warmer level is initially displayed for
5 seconds, then the display switches to the
fuel meter.
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
activated.
1. Warning light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning indicator “ ”
3. Two-digit code “84”
1. Meter display
2. Drive indicator light “ ”
3. Reverse indicator light “ ”
4. Drive select switch
5. Knock control system indicator light “ ”
6. High beam indicator light “ ”
7. Low coolant temperature indicator
light “ ”
8. Warning light “ ”
9. “RESET” button
10. “SELECT” button
11. Warning indicators
2
3
4
5678
9
10
1
11
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Control functions
13
Odometer, tripmeter, and engine
speed meter modes
Odometer shows the total distance that the
vehicle has run.
Tripmeter shows the distance traveled since
it last reset.
Engine speed meter shows the approximate
speed of the engine in revolutions per minute
“r/min”.
Pushing the “SELECT” button switches the
display between the odometer mode “ODO”,
tripmeter mode “TRIP”, and engine speed
meter mode “r/min” in the following order:
ODO →TRIP →r/min →ODO
To reset the tripmeter, push the “RESET”
button for at least 1 second while the tripme-
ter is displayed.
TIP
Odometer resets and continues counting
when it reaches 99999 while riding.
Tripmeter resets and continues counting
when it reaches 999.9 while riding.
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.
Use the engine speed meter only when
checking the snowmobile and performing
basic maintenance. The engine speed me-
ter should not be used while riding the
snowmobile since the reading will vary
from the actual engine speed.
ESU10412
High beam indicator light “ ”
The high beam indicator light comes on when
the high beams of the headlights are
switched on. (See page 18 for headlight
beam switch operation.)
ESU10474
Low coolant temperature indi-
cator light “ ”
The low coolant temperature indicator light
comes on when the coolant temperature is
low and informs the rider that the snowmobile
should be warmed up. After the engine is
started, warm it up until the indicator light
goes off.
The snowmobile can be operated normally
after the indicator light goes off.
1. Odometer/tripmeter/engine speed meter
1
1. High beam indicator light “ ”
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Control functions
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TIP
Drive the snowmobile at low speeds when
the low coolant temperature indicator light is
on. If the engine speed is too high, maximum
engine speed is reduced to protect the en-
gine.
ESU10502
Knock control system indicator
light “ ”
This snowmobile is equipped with a system
which detects engine knocking in order to
protect the engine from damage.
The knock control system indicator light
comes on if knocking is detected, then flash-
es if the knocking increases.
After the knocking has stopped, the knock
control system indicator light goes off.
NOTICE
ECS00032
If the knock control system indicator
light comes on, the fuel tank may not
have been filled with the recommended
fuel. Reduce the engine speed to 6000
r/min or less. As soon as possible, stop
the engine, let it cool sufficiently, and
then drain the fuel and refuel with the
recommended fuel.
If the knock control system indicator
light is flashing, have a Yamaha dealer
check the snowmobile as soon as pos-
sible.
TIP
To help prevent knocking, use premium un-
leaded gasoline only. (See page 24 for more
details.)
ESU10494
Drive indicator light “ ” and re-
verse indicator light “ ”
These indicator lights show whether the
snowmobile is shifted into drive or reverse.
The drive indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in drive (forward).
The reverse indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in reverse.
1. Low coolant temperature indicator
light “ ”
1. Knock control system indicator light “ ”
1. Drive select switch
2. Drive indicator light “ ”
3. Reverse indicator light “ ”
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