User manual YAMAHA VENTURE 700-1999

[. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ] 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 8-24­8-26 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. Marginal snow The drive track and the slide runners are lubricated and cooled by snow and water. To prevent the drive track and slide runners from overheating, avoid sustained highspeed usage in areas such as icy trails, frozen lakes and rivers that have minimal snow coverage. An overheated track will be weakened internally, which may cause failure or damage. Off-trail riding Avoid off-trail riding until there is sufficient snow coverage. 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. 1 "OFF" È MM600 / SX600 É VT600 / VX600ER WARNING @ G G Push down the engine stop switch to stop the engine in an emergency. Make sure that the key is removed from the main switch whenever the operator leaves the snowmobile, to prevent accidental starting. @ 7-13 ESU00138 Transporting When transporting your snowmobile on a trailer or in a truck, observe the following recommendations to help protect it from damage: G G G Make sure that the fuel level in the fuel tank is lower than the bottom of the carburetors. Otherwise, the vibration and bumps from the road surface could make it possible for fuel to flow through the carburetors into the crankcase. This can result in "hydrostatic lock, " a condition where the engine cannot rotate because of fuel accumulated in 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. [. . . ]