2011 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer R-TX Owners Manual - Page 44

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Operation ECS00340 1 NOTICE G G After 800 km (500 mi) of operation, the engine oil 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 dealer check the snowmobile. 1. Start ESU11333 Riding your snowmobile Getting to know your snowmobile EWS00211 4. 5. Warm up the engine until it runs smoothly. Be sure the low coolant temperature indicator light has gone out before operation. (See page 11 for detailed information about the indicator light.) WARNING To avoid severe injury or death: G Keep both hands on the handlebar during operation. G Never put your feet outside the running boards. G Avoid higher speeds or more difficult maneuvers until you have become thoroughly familiar with your snowmobile and all of its controls. A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and your riding position and your balance are the two basic factors of maneuvering your snowmobile. Riding your snowmobile requires skills acquired through practice over a period of time. Take the time to learn the basic techniques well before attempting more difficult maneuvers. Riding your new snowmobile can be a very enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of pleasure. However, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the operation of the snowmobile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy riding safely. Before operating the snowmobile, read this Owner's Manual completely and understand the operation of the controls. ESU11310 Break-in There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 500 km (300 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully. Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first 500 km (300 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances. During this period, prolonged fullthrottle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided. Operating your snowmobile for the first time Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes. 0-160 km (0-100 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 6000 r/min. 160-500 km (100-300 mi) Avoid prolonged operation above 8000 r/min. 500 km (300 mi) and beyond The snowmobile can now be operated normally. 38

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Operation
38
4.
Warm up the engine until it runs smooth-
ly.
5.
Be sure the low coolant temperature indi-
cator light has gone out before operation.
(See page 11 for detailed information
about the indicator light.)
ESU11310
Break-in
There is never a more important period in the
life of your engine than the period between 0
and 500 km (300 mi). For this reason, you
should read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not put an
excessive load on it for the first 500 km (300
mi). The various parts in the engine wear and
polish themselves to the correct operating
clearances. During this period, prolonged full-
throttle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be avoided.
Operating your snowmobile for the
first time
Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes.
0–160 km (0–100 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6000 r/min.
160–500 km (100–300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8000 r/min.
500 km (300 mi) and beyond
The snowmobile can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECS00340
●
After 800 km (500 mi) of operation, the
engine oil must be changed and the oil
filter cartridge replaced.
●
If any engine trouble should occur dur-
ing the engine break-in period, immedi-
ately have a Yamaha dealer check the
snowmobile.
ESU11333
Riding your snowmobile
Getting to know your snowmobile
WARNING
EWS00211
To avoid severe injury or death:
●
Keep both hands on the handlebar dur-
ing operation.
●
Never put your feet outside the running
boards.
●
Avoid higher speeds or more difficult
maneuvers until you have become thor-
oughly familiar with your snowmobile
and all of its controls.
A snowmobile is a rider active vehicle, and
your riding position and your balance are the
two basic factors of maneuvering your snow-
mobile.
Riding your snowmobile requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Riding your new snowmobile can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the snowmo-
bile to achieve the skill necessary to enjoy
riding safely. Before operating the snowmo-
bile, read this Owner’s Manual completely
and understand the operation of the controls.
1. Start
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