2012 Yamaha Motorsports RS Viking Professional Owners Manual - Page 5

Contents Location of the important labels ...1 Safety information ...5 Description ...7 Control functions ...9 Main switch ...9 Starter (choke) lever ...9 Throttle lever ...9 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...10 Multi-function meter unit ...10 High beam indicator light ...11 Low coolant temperature indicator light ...11 Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator ...12 Fuel level warning indicator ...13 Oil level warning indicator ...14 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...14 Self-diagnosis device ...14 Engine stop switch ...15 Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS" ...15 Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch ...15 Auxiliary DC jack ...16 Brake lever ...16 Parking brake lever ...17 Shift lever ...17 Shroud latches ...17 Drive guard ...18 V-belt holders ...18 Carburetor coolant shut-off lever ...18 Louvers ...19 Passenger grip warmer switch ...19 Storage areas ...20 Tow hitch ...22 Fuel ...22 Operation ...29 Starting the engine ...29 Break-in ...30 Riding your snowmobile ...30 Maximizing drive track life ...34 Strap ...35 Driving ...35 Stopping the engine ...36 Transporting ...36 Periodic maintenance and adjustment...38 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...38 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...40 Tool kit ...42 Recommended equipment ...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 ...45 Carburetors ...46 High-altitude settings ...46 Valve clearance ...46 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...46 Cooling system ...50 V-belt ...52 Drive chain housing ...54 Brake and parking brake ...56 Skis and ski runners ...58 Steering system ...59 Drive track and slide runners ...61 Suspension ...23 Pre-operation checks ...27 Pre-operation check list ...27