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Specifications ESU12462 Dimensions: Overall length: PZ50GT 2820 mm (111.0 in) PZ50MT 3195 mm (125.8 in) PZ50RT 2820 mm (111.0 in) PZ50VT 3150 mm (124.0 in) Overall width: PZ50GT 1215 mm (47.8 in) PZ50MT 1165 mm (45.9 in) PZ50RT 1215 mm (47.8 in) PZ50VT 1215 mm (47.8 in) Overall height: PZ50GT 1340 mm (52.8 in) PZ50MT 1190 mm (46.9 in) PZ50RT 1190 mm (46.9 in) PZ50VT 1380 mm (54.3 in) Dry weight: PZ50GT 222.0 kg (489 lb) PZ50MT 234.0 kg (516 lb) PZ50RT 222.0 kg (489 lb) PZ50VT 269.0 kg (593 lb) Ski stance: PZ50GT 1080 mm (42.5 in) PZ50MT 980 mm (38.6 in) PZ50RT 1080 mm (42.5 in) PZ50VT 1080 mm (42.5 in) Fuel: Type: PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY Minimum pump octane (R+M)/2: 91 Starting system: Electric starter Chassis: Drive track: Material: Molded rubber, fiberglass-rod reinforced Type: Internal drive type Width: PZ50GT 356 mm (14.0 in) PZ50MT 356 mm (14.0 in) PZ50RT 356 mm (14.0 in) PZ50VT 381 mm (15.0 in) Deflection: 30.0-35.0 mm (1.18-1.38 in) Length on ground: PZ50GT 769 mm (30.3 in) PZ50MT 1084 mm (42.7 in) PZ50RT 769 mm (30.3 in) PZ50VT 985 mm (38.8 in) Rear suspension: Type: Slide rail suspension Track sprocket wheel: Material: Polyethylene Number of teeth: PZ50GT 9 PZ50MT 8 PZ50RT 9 PZ50VT 9 Transmission: Clutch type: Automatic centrifugal engagement Ratio range: 3.80-0.95 :1 Sheave distance: 267.0-270.0 mm (10.51-10.63 in) Sheave offset: 14.5-17.5 mm (0.57-0.69 in) Engine: Type: Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC Cylinder arrangement: Backward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder Displacement: 499.0 cm³ Bore × stroke: 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in) Idling speed: 1700-1900 r/min Engine oil: Recommended grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA Type: SAE 0W-30 Fuel injection: Model × quantity: TSK43 × 1 Manufacturer: KEIHIN 76

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

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Specifications

ESU12462

Dimensions:

Overall length:

PZ50GT 2820 mm (111.0 in)

PZ50MT 3195 mm (125.8 in)

PZ50RT 2820 mm (111.0 in)

PZ50VT 3150 mm (124.0 in)

Overall width:

PZ50GT 1215 mm (47.8 in)

PZ50MT 1165 mm (45.9 in)

PZ50RT 1215 mm (47.8 in)

PZ50VT 1215 mm (47.8 in)

Overall height:

PZ50GT 1340 mm (52.8 in)

PZ50MT 1190 mm (46.9 in)

PZ50RT 1190 mm (46.9 in)

PZ50VT 1380 mm (54.3 in)

Dry weight:

PZ50GT 222.0 kg (489 lb)

PZ50MT 234.0 kg (516 lb)

PZ50RT 222.0 kg (489 lb)

PZ50VT 269.0 kg (593 lb)

Ski stance:

PZ50GT 1080 mm (42.5 in)

PZ50MT 980 mm (38.6 in)

PZ50RT 1080 mm (42.5 in)

PZ50VT 1080 mm (42.5 in)

Engine:

Type:

Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC

Cylinder arrangement:

Backward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder

Displacement:

499.0 cm³

Bore

stroke:

77.0

53.6 mm (3.03

2.11 in)

Idling speed:

1700–1900 r/min

Engine oil:

Recommended grade:

API service SG type or higher, JASO

standard MA

Type:

SAE 0W-30

Fuel injection:

Model

quantity:

TSK43

Manufacturer:

KEIHIN

Fuel:

Type:

PREMIUM 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:

PZ50GT 356 mm (14.0 in)

PZ50MT 356 mm (14.0 in)

PZ50RT 356 mm (14.0 in)

PZ50VT 381 mm (15.0 in)

Deflection:

30.0–35.0 mm (1.18–1.38 in)

Length on ground:

PZ50GT 769 mm (30.3 in)

PZ50MT 1084 mm (42.7 in)

PZ50RT 769 mm (30.3 in)

PZ50VT 985 mm (38.8 in)

Rear suspension:

Type:

Slide rail suspension

Track sprocket wheel:

Material:

Polyethylene

Number of teeth:

PZ50GT 9

PZ50MT 8

PZ50RT 9

PZ50VT 9

Transmission:

Clutch type:

Automatic centrifugal engagement

Ratio range:

3.80–0.95 :1

Sheave distance:

267.0–270.0 mm (10.51–10.63 in)

Sheave offset:

14.5–17.5 mm (0.57–0.69 in)