2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Owners Manual
2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture Manual
2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture manual content summary:
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OWNER'S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. RST90GTZ LIT-12628-02-86 8HF-28199-11 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 2
ESU10041 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 3
sporting and touring snowmobiles. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this snowmobile. If you have any questions concerning the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 4
information ESU10151 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 5
Contents Location of the important labels ...1 Safety information ...5 Description ...7 Control functions ...10 Main switch ...10 Throttle lever ...10 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...10 Multi-function meter unit ...11 High beam indicator light ...13 Low coolant temperature indicator light ... - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 6
Contents Fittings and fasteners ...72 Battery ...72 Replacing a fuse ...73 Troubleshooting ...77 Storage ...81 Specifications ...83 Consumer information...85 Identification number records ...85 Vehicle Emission Control Information label ...86 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 7
Location of the important labels ESU10215 Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 8
TYPE 250 cm³ (8.5 oz) GL-3 75W or 80W 3. TRACK TENSION 20 ~ 25 mm (0.79 ~ 0.98 in)/100 N (10 kg, 22 lb) * FOR MORE INFO: SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS MODEL. * SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT ENTRAÎNEMENT 1. CAPACITÉ D'HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE 250 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 9
Location of the important labels 5 6 NOTICE 8ET-2815K-00 ATTENTION 8ET-2815K-10 7 8HF-77763-E0 8 • CMVSS ANADA • •C This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Ce syst è me d ' allumage par é tincelle de vé hicule respecte toutes - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 10
of the important labels 11 8FA-E0 JUMPER CABLE CONNECTION LEADS • For connecting procedures, refer to Owner's Manual. FILS DE BRANCHEMENT DES CÂBLES DE DÉMARRAGE • Effectuer le branchement des câbles de démarrage conformément aux instructions du Manuel du propriétaire. 8FA-2389C-E0 12 13 4 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 11
release the throttle and apply the brake gently-not suddenly. While using your snowmobile G Before you operate your snowmobile G G Read the Owner's Manual and all labels. Become familiar with all of the operating controls and their function. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or function - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 12
Safety information be unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. G Do not run - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 13
Description ESU10260 1,2,3,4 5 6 7 8 9 10,11,12 13 16 15 14 1. Battery 2. Main fuse 3. Fuse box 4. Oil filler cap 5. Air filter 6. Coolant reservoir 7. Passenger grip warmer switch 8. Passenger grip 9. Backrest 10. Storage compartment 11. Storage pouch 12. Tool kit 13. Tail/brake light 14. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 14
Description 1 2 3 4 56 10 9 7 8 15 18 20 22 24 16 17 19 21 23 25 FHI 11 12 13 14 E LO 27 1. Brake lever 2. Parking brake lever 3. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 4. Helmet shield heater jack 5. Engine stop switch 6. Throttle lever 7. Main switch 8. Shift lever 9. Auxiliary DC jack 10. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 15
Description TIP G G The snowmobile you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of this manual. Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice. 9 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 16
If the T.O.R.S. is activated, make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine. Continuing to operate with a malfunction could cause loss of control or damage. If the throttle valves or throttle cable - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 17
Control functions TIP If the T.O.R.S. is activated, the warning light and self-diagnosis warning indicator will flash, and the two-digit code "84" will be displayed in the meter display. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the system as soon as possible. a warning light (which shows warnings - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 18
it by pushing the "SELECT" button, and then push the "RESET" button for at least 1 second. If you do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it will reset itself automatically, and the display will return to the prior mode after the snowmobile has been refueled and traveled 5 km (3 mi). TIP - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 19
Control functions been reached), the tripmeter must be reset after the oil change for the next periodic oil change to be indicated at the correct time. In that case, reset the oil change tripmeter as follows. 1. Push the "SELECT" button until "ODO" is displayed, then push the "RESET" button for - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 20
Control functions ESU10433 Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator The fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator have eight segments which show the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank, the grip warmer level, or the thumb warmer level. 1. High beam indicator light " ESU10472 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 21
, fuel meter indicator, and all segments of the fuel meter start to flash to warn the rider of any of the above problems. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmobile as soon as possible. 1 3 4 1 2 1. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch 1. 2. 3. 4. Fuel level warning indicator - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 22
the engine if it is overheating. ESU13364 Self-diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self-diagnosis device for various electrical circuits. If a problem is detected in any of those circuits, the warning light and the self-diagnosis warning indicator flash, and an error code displays in the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 23
Control functions 2 3 1 1. Warning light " " 2. Self-diagnosis warning indicator " 3. Error code display ESU10531 " 1. Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS" 2. High beam "HI" 3. Low beam "LO" ESU10674 Engine stop switch " " The engine stop switch is used to stop the engine in an emergency. Simply push - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 24
Control functions ESU10693 Auxiliary DC jack The auxiliary DC jack is located in the front panel and can be used for accessories. Maximum rated capacity: DC 12 V, 2.5 A (30 W) ESU13262 TIP The auxiliary DC jack cannot be used if the engine is not running. To use the auxiliary DC jack 1. Start the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 25
end does not project out over the handlebar end. This will help prevent brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side for service. ESU10581 ESU10592 Shift lever The shift lever is used to put the snowmobile into forward or reverse. After coming to a complete stop, pull the shift - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 26
Control functions 1 1 2 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to "FWD" (forward). 3. Release. 3 1. Shroud 1 3 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to "REV" (reverse). 3. Release. ECS00072 2 1 1. Right side cover 1 NOTICE Do not use the shift lever while the snowmobile is moving, otherwise the drive train could be damaged - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 27
Control functions 1 2 1 1. Top cover ESU13312 1. Drive guard 2. Drive guard locking pin Drive guard EWS00401 2. WARNING G Lift up the rear of the drive guard as shown, and then pull the guard rearward to remove it. G Coming in contact with the rotating Vbelt or clutch parts can cause severe - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 28
Control functions 2. Align the slots in the rear of the drive guard with the projections on the drive guard rear holder, and then insert the drive guard locking pin into the holder as shown. 1 1 2 2 1. Passenger grip 2. Passenger grip adjusting knob 1. Drive guard 2. Drive guard locking pin - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 29
Control functions ESU13342 Backrest 1 EWS00131 WARNING Do not sit on the backrest. Otherwise, you could lose your balance, fall, and be injured. The angle and position of the backrest are adjustable. LO HI 4 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Passenger grip warmer switch Off "HI" (high) "LO" (low) To adjust the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 30
limit: 20 kg (44 lb) Storage pouch The storage pouch is located inside the storage compartment. Use the storage pouch to store the tool kit, manuals, spare parts, or other small items. 24 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 31
WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, follow these instructions. Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank. 1. Before refueling, turn off the engine and be sure that nobody is on the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 32
performance. G Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber yourself. Take the shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for any service. ESU10894 NOTICE G G G G Oxygenated fuels (gasohol) containing a maximum 5% of ethanol (E5) can be used, although richer jetting may be required to prevent - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 33
Control functions ESU10926 3 1 (a) 2 (b) Adjusting the damping forces of the front shock absorbers EWS00740 WARNING The damping forces of the left and right shock absorbers must be adjusted to the same settings. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. Compression damping - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 34
Control functions To increase the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting knob in direction (a). To decrease the rebound damping force, turn the adjusting knob in direction (b). 2. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 35
Control functions Tightening torque: Locknut: 42 Nm (4.2 m·kgf, 30 ft·lbf) Rear torsion springs EWS00750 WARNING The left and right spring preloads must be adjusted to the same setting. Uneven settings can cause poor handling and loss of stability. To increase the spring preload and thereby harden - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 36
Control functions 1. Loosen the locknut while holding the adjusting nut. (b) 1 2 (a) 1. Red paint area 2. Adjustable range 3. Standard position 3. Tighten the locknut while holding the adjusting nut in place. NOTICE: Always tighten the locknut against the adjusting nut, and then tighten the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 37
inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner's Manual. EWS00191 WARNING Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 38
Pre-operation checks ITEM CHECKS Check the deflection. Adjust if necessary. Check for wear and damage. If necessary, have a Yamaha dealer replace track. PAGE Drive track 66 Slide runners Steering Lights, signals and switches Throttle lever Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) • Check for wear - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 39
Operation ESU13500 Read the Owner's Manual carefully to become familiar with all controls. If there is a control or function you do not understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. EWS00201 WARNING Failure to - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 40
must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced. If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha riding safely. Before operating the snowmobile, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. ESU11310 Break- - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 41
control of the throttle and brake, and master turning techniques in this area before trying more difficult terrain. Set the parking brake and follow the instructions on page 33 to start the engine. Once the engine has warmed up, you are ready to begin riding your snowmobile. G Many surfaces such as - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 42
of your snowmobile. Riding uphill EWS00231 WARNING Operation on slopes can lead to loss of control if proper techniques are not used. Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident. Do not try steeper or more difficult inclines until you have developed your skill on gentle slopes - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 43
WARNING Driving across the face of a slope ("sidehilling") can lead to overturn or loss of control if proper techniques are not used. Follow these instructions to reduce your risk of an accident. Do not try steeper or more difficult inclines until you have developed your skill on gentle slopes - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 44
Operation Sand Rocks G Grass G Bare pavement Other surfaces that should be avoided for the sake of drive track and slide runner life are: G Glare ice surfaces G Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand All of the above surfaces have one thing in common in regard to drive track and slide runners: - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 45
Operation ESU11393 Driving EWS00300 WARNING Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMATION" section on page 5 and the "Riding your snowmobile" section on page 34 carefully before operating the snowmobile. 1 2 1. Pull out. 2. Slide to "FWD" (forward). 3. Release. 3 TIP Make sure that the engine is - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 46
Operation 3. 4. 5. 6. Squeeze the throttle lever slowly to start out. Turn the handlebar in the desired direction. Squeeze the brake lever to stop the snowmobile. Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left. for your snowmobile is best. This will help keep foreign objects - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 47
has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing, and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires. G Running the engine while servicing can lead to eye injury, burns, fire, or carbon monoxide poisoning-possibly leading to death. See page 5 for more information about carbon monoxide - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 48
Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL ITEM REMARKS 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) EVERY Seasonally or 4000 km (2500 mi) (200 hr) PAGE * * Valve clearance Crankcase breather system Fuel line Fuel injection Exhaust system • Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. • Check - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 49
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU11563 General maintenance and lubrication chart INITIAL ITEM REMARKS 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) EVERY Seasonally or 4000 km (2500 mi) (200 hr) PAGE Engine oil * Engine oil filter cartridge Cooling system • Change (warm engine before draining). • - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 50
Periodic maintenance and adjustment INITIAL ITEM REMARKS 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) EVERY Seasonally or 4000 km (2500 mi) (200 hr) PAGE * Steering system • Check toe-out. • Adjust if necessary. • Check bearing assemblies for looseness. • Lubricate with specified grease. • Lubricate with - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 51
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU13402 Tool kit The owner's tool kit is located in the storage pouch. (See page 24.) The service information included in this manual and the tools provided in the owner's tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 52
Periodic maintenance and adjustment To install the shroud Hook the end of the shroud onto the shroud stay, slowly lower it to the original position, and then tighten the fasteners. 2. Fit the projections on the side cover into the slots as shown. 1. Shroud stay Left and right side covers To - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 53
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 3. Open the zippers on the left and right sides of the handlebar cover, and then remove the cover. 1 1 1. Top cover 2. Main switch coupler 2 2 1. Handlebar cover 2. Quick fastener screw 4. Pull the windshield stay rubber covers upward. To install the top - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 54
For example, a very white center electrode porcelain color could indicate an intake track air leak or carburetion problem for that cylinder. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, take the snowmobile to a Yamaha dealer for inspection and possible repairs. You should periodically - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 55
Periodic maintenance and adjustment ESU13351 Adjusting the throttle cable free play 1. 2. 3. Place the snowmobile on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Remove the shroud and the top cover. (See page 45 for removal procedures.) Remove the headlight unit bolt and the windshield stay bolts - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 56
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1 1. Weatherstrip 10. Install the headlight unit bolts and windshield stay bolts, and then tighten them to their specified torques. Tightening torques: Headlight unit bolt: 3 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf) Windshield stay bolt: 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf) 11. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 57
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1. 2. Remove the shroud and the top cover. (See page 45 for removal procedures.) Remove the headlight unit bolt and the windshield stay bolts on each side of the snowmobile. 2 1 1. Headlight unit bolt 2. Windshield stay bolt 3. 1. Throttle lever pivot 2. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 58
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7. 1 Place the headlight unit in the original position, making sure to insert the projections on the headlight unit stay into the slots on the bottom of the headlight unit. 1 1. Air filter case cover fastener 5. Lift up the air filter element frame and check - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 59
Periodic maintenance and adjustment because there is less air as altitude increases. Less air means less oxygen available for combustion. Your snowmobile utilizes an electronic fuel injection system that delivers the optimal air/fuel ratio required by the engine. Therefore, the fuel injection system - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 60
Periodic maintenance and adjustment G After operating the snowmobile, allow the engine to idle for at least 10 seconds before turning it off. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 45 for removal procedures.) Disconnect the oil level gauge coupler. NOTICE: Disconnect the oil level - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 61
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 8. 1 Remove the oil filler cap and the cylinder head cap, and then remove the engine oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the oil tank. 2 1. Right lower cover 2. Screw 3. Bolt 3 2 5. Remove the bottom panel by removing the bolts. 1 1. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 62
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 2 3 13. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) 14. Install the engine oil drain bolts and their new gasket, and then tighten - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 63
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1 1. Right lower cover Recommended engine oil: See page 83. Oil quantity: With oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt, 2.90 Imp.qt) Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt) Total amount: 4.0 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 64
Periodic maintenance and adjustment mark, add coolant until it reaches the "COLD LEVEL" mark. (See the following section "Replenishing the coolant" for more details.) NOTICE: If coolant is not available, use distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since it is - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 65
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 5. 6. 7. Fill the coolant reservoir with coolant until it reaches the "COLD LEVEL" mark. Install the coolant reservoir cap. Check for any coolant leakage. TIP If you find any leaks, consult a Yamaha dealer. 8. Install the top cover, the right side cover, and the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 66
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 3. Remove the screws and bolts, and then pull the left lower cover outward to remove it. 1 1. V-belt 2 3 2 6. 1. Left lower cover 2. Screw 3. Bolt 7. 4. Rotate the secondary sliding sheave clockwise and push it so that it separates from the secondary - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 67
Periodic maintenance and adjustment Standard V-belt position: From 1.5 mm (0.06 in) above the edge of the secondary sheave assembly to 0.5 mm (0.02 in) below the edge 8. If the V-belt position is incorrect, adjust it by removing or adding a spacer on each V-belt position adjusting bolt. 9. Tighten - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 68
Periodic maintenance and adjustment maximum level mark. NOTICE: Make sure that no foreign material enters the drive chain housing. [ECS00531] 1 1. Left lower cover 14. Install the drive guard, and then install the left side cover and the shroud. ESU12104 Drive chain housing To check the drive - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 69
failure in the brake system. Do not operate the snowmobile if you find any problems in the brake system. You could lose braking ability, which could lead to prevent brake lever damage when the snowmobile is placed on its side for service. Test the brake at a low speed when starting out to make sure - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 70
Periodic maintenance and adjustment To adjust the parking brake As the parking brake pads wear, adjustment may be necessary to ensure proper brake performance. 1. Remove the shroud and the right side cover. (See page 45 for removal procedures.) 2. Loosen the parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 71
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Parking brake pad Brake disc Parking brake pad adjusting bolt Parking brake pad adjusting bolt locknut 1. Lower level Specified brake fluid: DOT 4 Parking brake pad to brake disc clearance (a) + (b): 1.5-2.0 mm (0.059-0.079 in) 7. 8. Tighten - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 72
the engine is running. G When the rear of the snowmobile is raised to allow the drive track to spin, a suitable stand must be used to support 1. Distance A 2. Distance B 66 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 73
frequently. Replace damaged slide metal. Replace the drive track if it is damaged to the depth where fabric reinforcement material is visible or support rods are broken. Otherwise, track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 74
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1 1. Rear axle nut 2. 3. 4. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand to raise the drive track off the ground. Start the engine and rotate the drive track one or two turns. Stop the engine. Check the drive track alignment with the slide runners. If - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 75
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 5. Adjust the drive track deflection to specification. NOTICE: The right and left adjusting nuts should be turned an equal amount. [ECS00592] Drive track deflection Left adjusting nut Right adjusting nut More than specified Turn in Turn in Less than specified Turn - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 76
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1 1. Throttle cable end 1. Lubrication point ESU13330 Replacing a headlight bulb 1. 2. Remove the shroud and the top cover. (See page 45 for removal procedures.) Remove the headlight unit bolt and the windshield stay bolts on each side of the snowmobile. 1. - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 77
Periodic maintenance and adjustment illumination will be affected. If the glass is oil stained, thoroughly clean it with a cloth moistened with alcohol or lacquer thinner. [ECS00621] 1 1. Headlight unit 4. 5. Disconnect the headlight coupler. Remove the bulb holder cover. 1. Do not touch the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 78
Periodic maintenance and adjustment (b) 1 1 1. Weatherstrip (a) 1. Headlight beam adjusting screw 11. Install the headlight unit bolts and windshield stay bolts, and then tighten them to their specified torques. Tightening torques: Headlight unit bolt: 3 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf) Windshield - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 79
Periodic maintenance and adjustment Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away. Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Always shield your eyes when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Charge or have a Yamaha dealer charge the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 80
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 1 1 2 1. Headlight unit 1. Oil tank breather hose clamp 2. Oil tank breather hose 4. Unhook the air filter case fastener and disconnect the air temperature sensor coupler. 7. 2 1 Lift up the air filter case, disconnect the ISC (Idle Speed Control) unit inlet - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 81
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 9. Disconnect the negative battery lead by removing the bolt. 1 16 2 3 4 5 1. Negative battery lead 10. Replace the blown fuse with one of the proper amperage. 6 1. Spare fuse 2. Fuel injection system fuse 3. Main fuse 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. "IGN" (ignition) - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 82
Periodic maintenance and adjustment 11. Connect the negative battery lead by installing the bolt. 12. Install the battery cover, and then hook the battery band onto the holder. 13. Install the air filter case by reversing the removal steps. 14. Place the headlight unit in the original position, - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 83
Troubleshooting ESU12384 Engine turns over but does not start 1. Fuel system No fuel supplied to combustion chamber • No fuel in tank: Supply fuel. ↓ • Clogged fuel line: - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 84
Troubleshooting G Be sure to pull the lead covers back over the terminals completely. If the terminals are exposed, they could come into contact with the frame - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 85
Troubleshooting 7. Pull the black (-) connecting lead cover to expose the terminal through the slit in the cover, and then connect the black (-) jumper cable to the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 86
Troubleshooting V-belt twists G G G Improper V-belt: Replace with the correct Vbelt. Incorrect V-belt dealer to inspect. Oily or dirty V-belt or primary and secondary sheave assembly surfaces: Clean. Problem with the driveline: See "V-belt twists" above. V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot G G - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 87
Storage ESU12433 Long-term storage requires some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. marks. If the windshield is scratched, use a quality plastic polishing compound after washing. Cleaning Thoroughly clean the snowmobile, inside and out, to remove the corrosive salts and acids - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 88
a plastic or vinyl cover-condensation could be trapped underneath which could increase the chances of rusting. Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to service, install the V-belt and battery and adjust the drive track. Remove the spark plugs and clean or replace them - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 89
parallel 3-cylinder Displacement: 1049 cm³ Bore × stroke: 82.0 × 66.2 mm (3.23 × 2.61 in) Idling speed: 1250-1350 r/min Engine oil: Recommended grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA Recommended brand: YAMALUBE Type: SAE 0W-30 Fuel injection: ID mark: 8JA1 00 Fuel: Type: REGULAR - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 90
Specifications Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt, 2.73 Imp.qt) Total amount: 4.0 L (4.23 US qt, 3.52 Imp.qt) Brake: Type: Hydraulic disc type (ventilated disc) Operation: Handle lever, left-hand operated Throttle: Operation: Handle lever, right-hand operated Electrical - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 91
Consumer information ESU12480 Identification number records Record the frame serial number, engine serial number (Primary ID), and key identification number in the spaces provided for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. Also, record and keep the ID numbers in a separate place - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 92
Consumer information ESU13460 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 1. Vehicle Emission Control Information label The Vehicle Emission Control Information label is affixed at the location in the illustration. This label shows specifications related to exhaust emissions as required by - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 93
and maintain the snowmobile as specified in the appropriate Owner's Manual. WARRANTY TRANSFER: To transfer any remaining warranty from the original . An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA also warrants - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 94
of having the dealer do them? A. Yes, if you are a qualified snowmobile mechanic and follow the procedures specified in the Owner's and Service Manual. We do recommend, however, that items requiring special tools or equipment be done by a Yamaha snowmobile dealer. Q. Under what conditions is the - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 95
machine requires warranty service, you must take it to any authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer within the continental United States. Be sure to bring your warranty identification card or other valid proof of the original date of purchase. If a question or problem arises regarding warranty, first - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 96
Consumer information ESU12510 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) 90 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 97
Index A Air filter, checking...51 Auxiliary DC jack ...18 B Backrest ...23 Battery...72 Brake and parking brake ...63 Brake lever ...19 Break-in...34 C Center shock absorber and rear torsion springs, adjusting spring preload ...28 Control rods, adjusting ...29 Coolant temperature warning indicator - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 98
Index Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.), checking...50 Tool kit...45 Transporting ...40 Troubleshooting ...77 V Valve clearance...53 V-belt...59 V-belt holders ...22 Vehicle Emission Control Information label ...86 - 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 99
- 2010 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture | Owners Manual - Page 100
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