2004 Yamaha Motorsports RX-1 Owners Manual - Page 90
2004 Yamaha Motorsports RX-1 Manual
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NOTE: @ Make sure that both the red (+) lead and the black (-) lead are seated securely in the lead holders. @ 4. Improper fuel flow ...See A.1 above. 5. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for altitude or conditions ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. E. Engine constantly backfires or misfires 1. Faulty spark plugs ...Replace the spark plugs. 2. Clogged fuel system ...See A.1. above. 3. Malfunctioning T.O.R.S. system ...See A.2. above. F. Engine overheats 1. Insufficient coolant ...Add coolant. 2. Air in cooling system ...Bleed air or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Leaking coolant ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. G. Snowmobile does not move 1. Malfunctioning V-belt clutch ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 2. Drive track does not move ...Foreign object is caught in the drive track, or slide runners have melted to the slide metal due to lack of lubrication. 3. Tight, loose, or broken drive chain ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. H. V-belt twists 1. Improper V-belt ...Replace with the correct V-belt. 2. Incorrect V-belt clutch offset ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Loose or broken engine mount ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. I. V-belt slips or burns 1. Oily or dirty V-belt or primary and secondary sheave assembly surfaces ...Clean. 2. Problem with the driveline ...See G above. 9-3 WARNING @ Be sure to pull the lead covers back over the terminals completely. If the terminals are exposed, they could come into contact with the frame or a metal part of the snowmobile and this can cause electrical system damage or A FIRE HAZARD. @ C. Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly 1. Engine stop switch is pushed in ...Pull it out. 2. Faulty wire connections ...Check connections or ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 3. Discharged battery...Charge battery or see B above. 4. Seized engine ...Seizure is caused by poor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or an air leak-Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. 5. "Hydrostatic lock" occurs when fuel has filled the cylinders when the vehicle has been transported...Remove the spark plugs and turn the engine over several times with the ignition off to expel excess fuel. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect. D. Engine power is low 1. Low coolant temperature indicator light is flashing ...Warm the engine up. 2. Faulty spark plugs ...Clean or replace the spark plugs. 3. Incorrect jetting for altitude or temperature ...Carburetor. Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.