2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Owners Manual - Page 5

Contents Safety information ...1 Location of the important labels ...4 Description ...7 Control functions ...9 Main switch ...9 Starter (choke) lever ...9 Throttle lever ...9 Engine overheating prevention system ...10 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...10 Speedometer unit ...11 High beam indicator light ...12 Low coolant temperature indicator light ...12 Fuel meter and grip/ thumb warmer level indicator ...13 Fuel level warning indicator ...14 Oil level warning indicator ...14 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...15 Self-diagnosis device ...15 Engine stop switch ...15 Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS" ...16 Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch ...16 Auxiliary DC jack ...16 Brake lever ...17 Parking brake lever ...17 Shift lever ...18 Shroud latches ...18 Drive guard ...19 V-belt holders ...19 Passenger grip warmer switch ...19 Footrests ...20 Backrest ...20 Storage areas ...20 Fuel ...23 Suspension ...23 Pre-operation checks ...28 Pre-operation check list ...28 Operation ...30 Starting the engine ...30 Break-in ...31 Riding your snowmobile ...31 Maximizing drive track life ...34 Driving ...35 Stopping the engine ...36 Transporting ...36 Periodic maintenance...38 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...38 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...40 Tool kit ...42 Checking the spark plugs ...42 Adjusting the engine idling speed ...43 Adjusting the throttle cable free play ...43 Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...44 Checking the air filter ...44 Carburetors ...45 High-altitude settings ...45 Valve clearance ...46 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...46 Cooling system ...50 V-belt ...51 Drive chain housing ...54 Brake and parking brake ...55 Skis and ski runners ...57 Steering system ...58 Drive track and slide runners ...59 Lubrication ...62 Replacing a headlight bulb ...63 Adjusting the headlight beam ...64 Fittings and fasteners ...64 Battery ...64