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Contents High-profile pattern drive track Lubrication Replacing a headlight bulb Adjusting the headlight beams Fittings and fasteners Battery Replacing a fuse Troubleshooting Storage Specifications Consumer information Identification number records YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) 68 68 69 71 71 71 71 75 79 81 83 83 84 87

Section	Page
RX10RX / RX10RTRX / RX10MTX / RX10MTAX / RX10LTX OWNER'S MANUAL	1
Introduction	3
Important manual information	4
Contents	5
Safety information	7
Before operating	7
Operation	8
Maintenance and storage	9
Location of the important labels	10
Description	13
Control functions	16
Main switch	16
Throttle lever	16
Engine overheating prevention system	16
Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)	16
Speedometer unit	18
High beam indicator light	20
Low coolant temperature indicator light	20
Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator	20
Fuel level warning indicator	22
Oil level warning indicator	22
Coolant temperature warning indicator	22
Self-diagnosis device	22
Engine stop switch	23
Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS"	23
Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch	23
Auxiliary DC jack	24
Brake lever	24
Parking brake lever	25
Shift lever (RX10R / RX10RTR / RX10MT / RX10LT)	26
Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial (RX10R / RX10LT)	26
Shroud and covers	27
Drive guard	27
V-belt holders	28
Storage compartment	28
Rear carrier (RX10MT / RX10MTA)	28
Fuel	28
Suspension	29
Adjusting the ski spring preload (RX10R / RX10MT / RX10 LT)	30
Adjusting the front shock absorber air pressure (RX10RTR / RX10MTA)	30
Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload	32
Adjusting the rear suspension damping force (RX1 0R / RX10RTR / RX10LT)	33
Adjusting the control rods	34
Pre-operation checks	37
Pre-operation check list	37
Operation	39
Starting the engine	39
Break-in	39
Riding your snowmobile	40
Getting to know your snowmobile	40
Learning to ride your snowmobile	40
To start out and accelerate	40
Braking	40
Turning	41
Riding uphill	41
Riding downhill	42
Traversing a slope	42
Ice or icy surface	42
Hard-packed snow	43
Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice	43
Maximizing drive track life	43
Recommendations	43
Track tension	43
Marginal snow	43
Off-trail riding	43
Studded track	44
Strap (RX10MT / RX10MTA)	44
Driving	44
Stopping the engine	46
Transporting	46
Periodic maintenance	47
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system	47
General maintenance and lubrication chart	49
Tool kit	51
Removing and installing the shroud and covers	51
Checking the spark plugs	53
Adjusting the engine idling speed	54
Adjusting the throttle cable free play	54
Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)	56
Checking the air filter	56
High-altitude settings	58
Valve clearance	58
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge	58
Cooling system	62
V-belt	63
Drive chain housing	66
Brake and parking brake	68
Skis and ski runners	70
Steering system	71
Drive track and slide runners	71
High-profile pattern drive track	74
Lubrication	74
Replacing a headlight bulb	75
Adjusting the headlight beams	77
Fittings and fasteners	77
Battery	77
Replacing a fuse	77
Troubleshooting	81
Engine turns over but does not start	81
Discharged battery	81
Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly	83
Engine power is low	83
Engine constantly backfires or misfires	83
Engine overheats	83
Snowmobile does not move	84
V-belt twists	84
V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot	84
Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly	84
Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets	84
Storage	85
Cleaning	85
Lubrication	85
Fuel system	85
Engine	85
Surface protection	85
Battery	85
Drive track	86
V-belt	86
Storage	86
Returning to service after storage	86
Specifications	87
Consumer information	89
Identification number records	89
Frame serial number	89
Engine serial number (Primary ID)	89
Key identification number	89
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY	90
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)	93