Yamaha RX10H Owner's Manual

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Contents

9-3NOTE:@Make sure that both the red (+) lead andthe black (-) lead are seated securely in thelead holders.@WARNING@Be sure to pull the lead covers backover the terminals completely. If the ter-minals are exposed, they could comeinto contact with the frame or a metalpart of the snowmobile and this cancause electrical system damage or AFIRE HAZARD.@C. Electric starter does not operate oroperates slowly1. Engine stop switch is pushed in ... Pullit out.2. Faulty wire connections ... Check con-nections or ask a Yamaha dealer toinspect.3. Discharged battery... Charge battery orsee B above.4. Seized engine ... Seizure is caused bypoor lubrication, inadequate fuel, or anair leak—Ask a Yamaha dealer toinspect.5. “Hydrostatic lock” occurs when fuel hasfilled the cylinders when the vehiclehas been transported. ... Remove thespark plugs and turn the engine overseveral times with the ignition off toexpel excess fuel. Ask a Yamahadealer to inspect.D. Engine power is low1. Low coolant temperature indicator lightis flashing ... Warm the engine up.2. Faulty spark plugs ... Clean or replacethe spark plugs.3. Incorrect jetting for altitude or tempera-ture ... Carburetor. Ask a Yamahadealer to inspect.4. Improper fuel flow ... See A.1 above.5. Incorrect V-belt clutch settings for alti-tude or conditions ... Ask a Yamahadealer to inspect.E. Engine constantly backfires or mis-fires1. Faulty spark plugs ... Replace thespark plugs.2. Clogged fuel system ... See A.1. above.3. Malfunctioning T.O.R.S. system ... SeeA.2. above.F. Engine overheats1. Insufficient coolant ... Add coolant.2. Air in cooling system ... Bleed air or aska Yamaha dealer to inspect.3. Leaking coolant ... Ask a Yamahadealer to inspect.G. Snowmobile does not move1. Malfunctioning V-belt clutch ... Ask aYamaha dealer to inspect.2. Drive track does not move ... Foreignobject is caught in the drive track, orslide runners have melted to the slidemetal due to lack of lubrication.3. Tight, loose, or broken drive chain ...Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.H. V-belt twists1. Improper V-belt ... Replace with thecorrect V-belt.2. Incorrect V-belt clutch offset ... Ask aYamaha dealer to inspect.3. Loose or broken engine mount ... Ask aYamaha dealer to inspect.I. V-belt slips or burns1. Oily or dirty V-belt or primary and sec-ondary sheave assembly surfaces ...Clean.2. Problem with the driveline ... See Gabove.