2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Owners Manual - Page 89

Index

A

Air filter, checking

.....................................

51

Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT)

.....................

17

B

Backrest (PZ50VT)

...................................

21

Battery

......................................................

69

Brake and parking brake

..........................

60

Brake lever

...............................................

18

Break-in

....................................................

33

C

Control rods, adjusting (PZ50VT)

.............

29

Coolant temperature warning indicator

....

15

Cooling system

.........................................

56

D

Drive and reverse indicator lights

.............

13

Drive chain housing

..................................

59

Drive guard

...............................................

20

Drive select switch

...................................

16

Drive track and slide runners

...................

64

Drive track, high-profile pattern

................

67

Drive track life, maximizing

......................

37

Driving

......................................................

38

E

Engine idling speed, adjusting

.................

49

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge

...............

52

Engine overheating prevention system

......

9

Engine stop switch

...................................

16

F

Fittings and fasteners

...............................

69

Front shock absorber air pressure,

adjusting (PZ50RT)

...............................

25

Fuel

..........................................................

22

Fuel level warning indicator

......................

14

Fuel meter and grip/

thumb warmer level indicator

................

13

Fuse, replacing

.........................................

69

G

General maintenance and

lubrication chart

....................................

43

Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch

.....

17

H

Headlight beam switch

.............................

17

Headlight beams, adjusting

......................

69

Headlight bulb, replacing

..........................

67

High beam indicator light

..........................

12

High-altitude settings

................................

52

I

Identification numbers

..............................

78

K

Knock control system indicator light

.........

12

L

Label locations

...........................................

4

Low coolant temperature indicator light ...12

Lubrication

................................................

67

M

Main switch

................................................

9

O

Oil level warning indicator

........................

15

P

Parking brake lever

..................................

18

Part locations

.............................................

7

Passenger grip warmer switch

(PZ50VT)

..............................................

21

Periodic maintenance chart

for the emission control system

............

41

Pre-operation check list

............................

31

R

Rear carrier (PZ50VT)

..............................

22

Rear suspension compression

damping force, adjusting (PZ50RT)

......

29

Rear suspension spring preload,

adjusting

...............................................

27

Riding your snowmobile

...........................

34

S

Safety information

......................................

1

Self-diagnosis device

...............................

15

Shroud and covers

...................................

19

Shroud and covers,

removing and installing

.........................

45

Shroud latches (PZ50VT)

.........................

18

Ski damping force,

adjusting (PZ50GT)

..............................

26

Ski spring preload, adjusting

....................

24

Skis and ski runners

.................................

62

Spark plugs, checking

..............................

48

Specifications

...........................................

76

Speedometer unit

.....................................

11

Starting the engine

...................................

33

Steering system

.......................................

63

Stopping the engine

.................................

39

Storage

.....................................................

74

Storage pouch

..........................................

21

Section	Page
PZ50RTX / PZ50GTX / PZ50MTX / PZ50VTX OWNER'S MANUAL	1
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	15
Main switch	15
Throttle lever	15
Engine overheating prevention system	15
Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)	15
Speedometer unit	17
Low coolant temperature indicator light	18
High beam indicator light	18
Knock control system "KCS" indicator light	18
Drive "D" and reverse "R" indicator lights	19
Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator	19
Fuel level warning indicator	20
Oil level warning indicator	21
Coolant temperature warning indicator	21
Self-diagnosis device	21
Drive select switch	22
Engine stop switch	22
Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS"	23
Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch	23
Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT)	23
Brake lever	24
Parking brake lever	24
Shroud latches (PZ50VT)	24
Shroud and covers	25
Drive guard	26
V-belt holder (PZ50VT)	26
Passenger grip warmer switch (PZ50VT)	27
Backrest (PZ50VT)	27
Storage pouch	27
Rear carrier (PZ50VT)	28
Fuel	29
Suspension	30
Adjusting the ski spring preload	30
Adjusting the front shock absorber air pressure (PZ50RT)	31
Adjusting the ski damping force (PZ50GT)	32
Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload	33
Adjusting the rear suspension compression damping force (PZ50RT)	35
Adjusting the control rods (PZ50VT)	35
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 (PZ50MT)	44
Driving	44
Stopping the engine	45
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	54
Adjusting the engine idling speed	55
Adjusting the throttle cable free play (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT)	56
Checking the throttle cable free play (PZ50VT)	56
Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)	56
Checking the air filter	57
High-altitude settings	58
Valve clearance	58
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge	58
Cooling system	62
V-belt	63
Drive chain housing	65
Brake and parking brake	66
Skis and ski runners	68
Steering system	69
Drive track and slide runners	70
High-profile pattern drive track	73
Lubrication	73
Replacing a headlight bulb	73
Adjusting the headlight beams	75
Fittings and fasteners	75
Battery	75
Replacing a fuse	75
Troubleshooting	77
Engine turns over but does not start	77
Discharged battery	77
Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly	78
Engine power is low	78
Engine constantly backfires or misfires	78
Engine overheats	78
Snowmobile does not move	79
V-belt twists	79
V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot	79
Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly	79
Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets	79
Storage	80
Cleaning	80
Lubrication	80
Fuel system	80
Engine	80
Surface protection	80
Battery	80
Drive track	81
V-belt	81
Storage	81
Returning to service after storage	81
Specifications	82
Consumer information	84
Identification number records	84
Frame serial number	84
Engine serial number (Primary ID)	84
Key identification number	84
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY	85
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)	88

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Owners Manual - Page 89

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer GT Manual

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