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Specifications ESU12462 Dimensions: Overall length: RX10LT 3000 mm (118.1 in) RX10MT 3335 mm (131.3 in) RX10MTA 3335 mm (131.3 in) RX10R 2805 mm (110.4 in) RX10RTR 2805 mm (110.4 in) Overall width: RX10LT 1225 mm (48.2 in) RX10MT 1165 mm (45.9 in) RX10MTA 1165 mm (45.9 in) RX10R 1225 mm (48.2 in) RX10RTR 1225 mm (48.2 in) Overall height: RX10LT 1160 mm (45.7 in) RX10MT 1185 mm (46.7 in) RX10MTA 1185 mm (46.7 in) RX10R 1160 mm (45.7 in) RX10RTR 1075 mm (42.3 in) Dry weight: RX10LT 262.0 kg (578 lb) RX10MT 281.0 kg (619 lb) RX10MTA 277.0 kg (611 lb) RX10R 255.0 kg (562 lb) RX10RTR 253.0 kg (558 lb) Ski stance: RX10LT 1086 mm (42.8 in) RX10MT 980 mm (38.6 in) RX10MTA 980 mm (38.6 in) RX10R 1086 mm (42.8 in) RX10RTR 1086 mm (42.8 in) Fuel injection: Model × quantity: 39EIDW × 2 Manufacturer: MIKUNI Fuel: Type: REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Minimum pump octane (R+M)/2: 86 Starting system: Electric starter Chassis: Drive track: Material: Molded rubber, fiberglass-rod reinforced Type: Internal drive type Width: RX10LT 381 mm (15.0 in) RX10MT 406 mm (16.0 in) RX10MTA 406 mm (16.0 in) RX10R 381 mm (15.0 in) RX10RTR 381 mm (15.0 in) Deflection: RX10LT 25.0-30.0 mm (0.98-1.18 in) RX10MT 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) RX10MTA 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) RX10R 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) RX10RTR 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) Length on ground: RX10LT 960 mm (37.8 in) RX10MT 1201 mm (47.3 in) RX10MTA 1201 mm (47.3 in) RX10R 768 mm (30.2 in) RX10RTR 723 mm (28.5 in) Rear suspension: Suspension type: Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel: Material: Polyethylene Number of teeth: RX10LT 9 RX10MT 7 RX10MTA 7 RX10R 9 RX10RTR 9 Engine: Type: Liquid cooled 4-stroke, 20 valves Cylinder arrangement: Backward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder Displacement: 998.0 cm³ Bore × stroke: 74.0 × 58.0 mm (2.91 × 2.28 in) Idling speed: 1400-1600 r/min Engine oil: Recommended grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA Type: SAE 0W-30 81

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

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ESU12462

Dimensions:

Overall length:

RX10LT 3000 mm (118.1 in)

RX10MT 3335 mm (131.3 in)

RX10MTA 3335 mm (131.3 in)

RX10R 2805 mm (110.4 in)

RX10RTR 2805 mm (110.4 in)

Overall width:

RX10LT 1225 mm (48.2 in)

RX10MT 1165 mm (45.9 in)

RX10MTA 1165 mm (45.9 in)

RX10R 1225 mm (48.2 in)

RX10RTR 1225 mm (48.2 in)

Overall height:

RX10LT 1160 mm (45.7 in)

RX10MT 1185 mm (46.7 in)

RX10MTA 1185 mm (46.7 in)

RX10R 1160 mm (45.7 in)

RX10RTR 1075 mm (42.3 in)

Dry weight:

RX10LT 262.0 kg (578 lb)

RX10MT 281.0 kg (619 lb)

RX10MTA 277.0 kg (611 lb)

RX10R 255.0 kg (562 lb)

RX10RTR 253.0 kg (558 lb)

Ski stance:

RX10LT 1086 mm (42.8 in)

RX10MT 980 mm (38.6 in)

RX10MTA 980 mm (38.6 in)

RX10R 1086 mm (42.8 in)

RX10RTR 1086 mm (42.8 in)

Engine:

Type:

Liquid cooled 4-stroke, 20 valves

Cylinder arrangement:

Backward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder

Displacement:

998.0 cm³

Bore × stroke:

74.0

× 58.0

(2.91 ×

2.28 in)

Idling speed:

1400–1600

r/min

Engine oil:

Recommended grade:

API service SG type or

higher,

JASO

standard MA

Type:

SAE 0W-30

Specifications

Fuel injection:

Model × quantity:

39EIDW × 2

Manufacturer:

MIKUNI

Fuel:

Type:

REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE

ONLY

Minimum pump octane (R+M)/2:

Starting system:

Electric starter

Chassis:

Drive track:

Material:

Molded rubber, fiberglass-rod reinforced

Type:

Internal drive type

Width:

RX10LT

381

mm (15.0 in)

RX10MT 406 mm (16.0 in)

RX10MTA 406 mm (16.0 in)

RX10R

381

mm (15.0 in)

RX10RTR

381

mm (15.0 in)

Deflection:

RX10LT 25.0–30.0 mm (0.98–1.18 in)

RX10MT 30.0–35.0 mm (1.18–1.38 in)

RX10MTA 30.0–35.0 mm (1.18–1.38 in)

RX10R 30.0–35.0 mm (1.18–1.38 in)

RX10RTR 30.0–35.0 mm (1.18–1.38 in)

Length on ground:

RX10LT 960 mm (37.8 in)

RX10MT 1201 mm (47.3 in)

RX10MTA 1201 mm (47.3 in)

RX10R 768 mm (30.2 in)

RX10RTR 723 mm (28.5 in)

Rear suspension:

Suspension type:

Slide rail suspension

Track sprocket wheel:

Material:

Polyethylene

Number of teeth:

RX10LT 9

RX10MT 7

RX10MTA 7

RX10R 9

RX10RTR 9