User manual YAMAHA VENTURE 500-1999

[. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ] If snow coverage is not sufficient, stay on trails to avoid impact damage to the drive track. Studded track In general, track life will be shortened when studs are installed. Drilling stud holes into the drive track will cut the internal fibers, which weakens the track. Studs may catch on an object and pull out of the track, leaving tears and damage around the already weakened area. To minimize possible damage, consult your stud manufacturer for installation and stud pattern recommendations. Yamaha does not recommend track studding. 7-9 ESU00318 Driving WARNING @ Be sure to read the "SAFETY INFORMATION" and "Riding your snowmobile" sections carefully before operating the snowmobile. @ NOTE: @ Make sure that the engine is warmed up enough before riding. @ For SX600 1. 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. G G 8-4­8-5 6-2 Engine oil Fuel Fuel filter Fuel line G 6-1­6-2 G G Oil line G 6-2, 8-10­8-11 G G Whenever operating condition (elevation/temperature) is changed. G G G G G 6-3 5-6 5-2­5-3, 6-3 5-2, 6-3 8-10­8-11 5-2, 6-3 Engine coolant Air bleed the cooling system if necessary. Tighten or replace gasket if necessary. Carburetor Recoil starter Engine stop switch Throttle override system (T. O. R. S. ) Throttle lever Exhaust system It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-1 Item Remarks Preoperation check (Daily) Initial 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) Every Seasonally or 3, 200 km (2, 000 mi) (160 hr) G Page Decarbonization Drive guard V-belt Drive track and idler wheels Slide runners More frequently if necessary. Check deflection, and for wear and damage. Adjust free play and/or replace pads if necessary. Check specific gravity and breather hose operation. G G G G G G G G G 5-10, 6-5 6-5, 8-12­8-14 6-6, 8-23­8-25 6-6 G 5-6­5-7, 6-4­6-5 8-16­8-18 G Brake and parking brake See NOTE on page 8-3. G Initial at 500 km (300 mi) and every 800 km (500 mi) thereafter. G G 8-18 8-15­8-16 Drive chain oil Drive chain Skis and ski runners Steering system Lights 8-16 6-7 6-7 G 6-7, 8-29 6-8, 8-30 Battery (VT600 / VX600ER) G It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer. 8-2 Item Remarks Preoperation check (Daily) Initial 1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr) Every Seasonally or 3, 200 km (2, 000 mi) (160 hr) G Page Check engagement and shift speed. Primary and second- Inspect weights/rollers and bushings for wear-for primary. ary clutches Inspect ramp shoes/bushings for wear-for secondary. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]