User manual YAMAHA VENTURE 500-2000

[. . . ] È. ) 2 The engine number is stamped in the location as shown. Ê. ) Also, record and keep the ID numbers in a separate place in case the snowmobile is stolen. ESU00001 1- INTRODUCTION Congratulations!Your choice of a Yamaha snowmobile assures you of the highest quality and dependability. Your Yamaha snowmobile is manufactured by a company well-known for excellence in the field of snowmobiles. [. . . ] Snow mixed with a lot of dirt and sand All the above conditions have one thing in common in regard to drive track and slide runners; little or no lubricating ability. Drive track and all slide rail systems require lubrication (snow or water) between the slide runners and the slide metal. In the absence of lubrication, the slide runners will rapidly wear and in severe cases, literally melt away, and the drive track will be subjected to damage or failure. Also traction aids such as studs, cleats, etc. , may cause further track damage or failure. WARNING @ Drive track damage or failure could result in loss of braking ability and snowmobile control, which could cause an accident. G Always check the drive track for damage or maladjustment before operating the snowmobile. G Do not operate the snowmobile if you find damage to the drive track. @ CAUTION: @ Ride on fresh snow frequently. Operating on ice or hard-packed snow will rapidly wear the slide runners. @ 7-9 ESU00251 Maximizing drive track life Recommendations Track tension During initial break-in, the new drive track will tend to stretch quickly as the track settles. Be sure to correct the track tension and alignment frequently. (See pages 8-23­8-25 for adjustment procedures. ) A loose track can slip (ratchet), derail or catch on suspension parts causing severe damage. Do not overtighten the drive track, otherwise it may increase the friction between the track and the slide runners, resulting in the rapid wear of both components. Also, this may put an excessive load on the suspension components, resulting in component failure. Apply the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the left. Select the desirable operating position by moving the drive select lever. 1 Push down 2 "FWD" Forward 3 "REV" Reverse WARNING @ G G G G @ Make sure that the throttle lever is fully released and the snowmobile is at a full stop before shifting. Be sure to move the drive select lever to forward or reverse until it stops completely while the engine is idling. Make sure that the area behind the snowmobile is clear before reversing. Reduce speed and avoid sharp turning when operating the snowmobile in reverse. NOTE: @ The reverse buzzer beeps while the drive select lever is in reverse. @ 7-12 2. Release the parking brake by moving the parking brake lever to the right. Press the throttle lever slowly to move the snowmobile. 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. A B ESU00137 Stopping the engine Turn the main switch to the "OFF" position to stop the engine. [. . . ] Engine Proper storage of the engine is essential to prevent costly rust and corrosion damage to internal engine components. This is more important in areas where oxygenated fuel (gasohol) is used, because the alcohol content in the fuel increases the chance for water to enter the engine. Use Yamaha Stor-Rite Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fogging oil, to protect both the combustion chamber and crankshaft from corrosion. An alternate method is to remove the carburetor silencer and squirt oil into the carburetor throats while the engine is running. CAUTION: @ Do not attempt to store the snowmobile by simply starting the engine occasionally during the storage period. [. . . ]