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2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Owners Manual - Page 89
2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector GT Manual
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VECTOR RS90RX RS90GTX RS90GTAX RS90LTX RS90LTGTX OWNER'S MANUAL
1
Introduction
3
Important manual information
4
Contents
5
Safety information
7
Location of the important labels
10
Description
13
Control functions
15
Main switch
15
Starter (choke) lever
15
Throttle lever
15
Engine overheating prevention system
16
Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)
16
Speedometer unit
17
High beam indicator light
18
Low coolant temperature indicator light
18
Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator
19
Fuel level warning indicator
20
Oil level warning indicator
20
Coolant temperature warning indicator
21
Self-diagnosis device
21
Engine stop switch
21
Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS"
22
Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch
22
Auxiliary DC jack (RS90GT / RS90GTA / RS90LTGT)
22
Brake lever
23
Parking brake lever
24
Shift lever
24
Rear suspension damping force remote adjustment dial
25
Shroud and covers
25
Drive guard
26
V-belt holders
26
Storage compartment
26
Fuel
26
Suspension
27
Pre-operation checks
32
Pre-operation check list
32
Operation
34
Starting the engine
34
Break-in
34
Riding your snowmobile
35
Maximizing drive track life
38
Driving
39
Stopping the engine
40
Transporting
40
Periodic maintenance
42
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
42
General maintenance and lubrication chart
44
Tool kit
46
Removing and installing the shroud and covers
46
Checking the spark plugs
48
Adjusting the engine idling speed
49
Adjusting the throttle cable free play
49
Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)
50
Checking the air filter
50
Carburetors
52
High-altitude settings
52
Valve clearance
52
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
53
Cooling system
56
V-belt
58
Drive chain housing
61
Brake and parking brake
62
Skis and ski runners
64
Drive track and slide runners
65
Steering system
65
Lubrication
68
Replacing a headlight bulb
69
Adjusting the headlight beams
70
Fittings and fasteners
70
Battery
70
Replacing a fuse
71
Troubleshooting
74
Engine turns over but does not start
74
Discharged battery
74
Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly
76
Engine power is low
76
Engine constantly backfires or misfires
76
Engine overheats
76
Snowmobile does not move
76
V-belt twists
76
V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot
77
Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly
77
Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets
77
Storage
78
Cleaning
78
Lubrication
78
Fuel system
78
Engine
78
Surface protection
78
Battery
78
Drive track
79
V-belt
79
Storage
79
Returning to service after storage
79
Specifications
80
Consumer information
82
Identification number records
82
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY
83
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)
86
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