Yamaha RX10RX Owner's Manual

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Periodic maintenanceESU11861Checking the throttle overridesystem (T.O.R.S.)Check the T.O.R.S. for proper operation.EWS00351WARNINGWhen checking the T.O.R.S.:• Make sure that the parking brake is ap-plied.• Make sure that the throttle lever movessmoothly.• Do not rev the engine to the point thatthe clutch engages, otherwise the snow-mobile could start moving, which couldcause an accident.1. Start the engine.NOTE:1 . Throttle lever pivot2. Engine stop switch housing3. Throttle leverThe T.O.R.S. will be activated and theengine speed will be limited to less thanthe clutch engagement speed. (See page81 for the clutch engagement speed.)Refer to the “Starting the engine” section onpage 33.EWS00361raWARNINGIf the engine speed does not decrease toless than the clutch engagement speed,stop the engine by turning the main switchto the off position and consult a Yamahadealer.ESU11881Checking the air filterAlways check that there is no snow under theair filter element frame.1. Remove the shroud. (See page 45 for re-moval procedures.)2. Unhook the air filter case cover fasteners.2. Hold the pivot point of the throttle leveraway from the throttle switch by puttingyour thumb (above) and forefinger (be-low) between the throttle lever pivot andthe engine stop switch housing.While holding the pivot point as describedabove, press the throttle lever gradually.50