SRX700G - Yamaha

1 OWNER S MANUALSNOWMOBILESRX700G8DF-28199-14 LIT-12628-02-23 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN2001 . 6 - 2 Page 1 Monday, July 2, 2001 8:44 AMESU002861-MACHINE IDENTIFICATIONI dentification number recordsA. FRAME NUMBER:CZ-01EB. ENGINE NUMBER (PRIMARY ID):CZ-01EC. KEY NUMBER:CZ-01 ERecord the frame number, engine number (Primary ID),and key number in the spaces provided for assistancewhen ordering spare parts from a Yamaha frame number is the seventeen-digit numberstamped on the frame of the snowmobile . (See fig..)2 The engine number is stamped in the location asshown. (See fig..)3 Key number (See fig..)Also, record and keep the ID numbers in a separateplace in case the snowmobile is Page 1 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PMESU00001 2-INTRODUCTIONC ongratulations!

2 Your choice of a Yamaha snowmobileassures you of the highest quality and Yamaha snowmobile is manufactured by a companywell-known for excellence in the field of most advanced production equipment and technol-ogy have made Yamaha one of the best snowmobilemanufacturers. We are confident that this snowmobilewill meet the greatest expectations of our manual is designed to acquaint you with the opera-tion of this snowmobile and minor maintenance requiredfor satisfactory major repairs ever be required, you are advisedto ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect and repair the snow-mobile whenever it is necessary; they have the tech-niques, tools, and parts to ensure your satisfaction.

3 Wehope that the information within this manual will help youenjoy many hours of pleasure with your Yamaha S manual 2001 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Edition, May 2001 All rights reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission ofYamaha Motor Corporation, expressly in JapanP/N Page 1 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PMWARNING@ PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUALCOMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THE SNOWMO-BILE.@NOTE:@ Yamaha continually seeks advancements in productdesign and quality. Therefore, while this manual con-tains the most current product information availableat the time of printing, there may be minor discrepan-cies between your snowmobile and this manual .

4 Ifthere is any question concerning this manual , pleaseconsult a Yamaha dealer. This manual should be considered a permanent partof this snowmobile and should remain with the snow-mobile when resold. @Particularly important information is distinguished in thismanual by the following Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOMEALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!WARNING@ Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result insevere injury or death to the snowmobile operator, abystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the :@ A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must betaken to avoid damage to the :@ A NOTE provides key information to make procedureseasier or clearer.

5 Page 2 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PMESU00003 CONTENTSYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, snowmobile LIMITED EXTENDED SERVICE ( )..1-4 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT switch ..5-1 Starter lever (choke) ..5-1 Throttle override system ( ) ..5-2 Oil level warning temperature warning (Detonation Control System) indicator light ..5-5 Engine stop lever ..5-7 Parking brake beam switch ..5-8 Grip warmer control knob ..5-8 Thumb warmer control knob ..5-9 Tripmeter reset knob ..5-9 Shroud guard ..5-10V-belt holders ..5-10 Spark plug heating knob ..5-10 Louvers ..5-11 Storage compartment ..5-11 PRE-OPERATION ..6-1 Engine ..6-2 Throttle lever ..6-3 Recoil starter ..6-3 Throttle override system ( ).

6 6-3 Brake ..6-4 Brake fluid leakage ..6-5V-belt ..6-5 Drive guard ..6-5 Drive track ..6-6 Slide runners ..6-6 Skis and ski runners ..6-6 Steering ..6-7 Air filter .. and fasteners ..6-8 Tool kit and recommended the engine ..7-1 Emergency engine ..7-3 Riding your snowmobile ..7-4 Getting to know your snowmobile ..7-4 Learning to ride your snowmobile ..7-4To start out and ..7-5 Turning ..7-5 Riding uphill ..7-6 Riding downhill ..7-6 Traversing a slope ..7-7 Ice or icy surface ..7-7 Hard-packed snow ..7-7 Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice ..7-8 Maximizing drive track life ..7-9 Driving ..7-10 Stopping the engine ..7-10 Transporting .. Page 1 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PMPERIODIC maintenance chart.

7 8-1 Tool kit ..8-4 Spark plug inspection ..8-4 Engine idle speed adjustment ..8-5 Throttle cable adjustment ..8-6 Oil pump cable adjustment ..8-6 Carburetor adjustment ..8-7 Yamaha Power Valve System ( )..8-9 High altitude adjustments ..8-10 Cooling system ..8-11V-belt replacement ..8-12 Checking the oil level of the drive chain the brake pads ..8-16 Checking the parking brake pads ..8-16 Checking the brake fluid fluid replacement .. track adjustment ..8-22 Ski alignment ..8-24 Handlebar adjustment ..8-25 Lubrication ..8-26 Headlight bulb replacement ..8-27 Headlight beam adjustment ..11-1 Engine ..11-1 Chassis ..11-2 Electric ..11-2 WIRING Page 2 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PM1-1 ESU000041- Yamaha MOTOR CORPORATION, snowmobile LIMITED Page 1 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 Page 2 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 Page 3 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PM1-4 ESU00005 Yamaha EXTENDED SERVICE ( ) Page 4 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PM2-1 ESU00007 2-LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELSP lease read the following labels carefully before operat-ing this :@ Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as nec-essary.

8 @ 1234 AVERTISSEMENTWARNINGNE PAS FAIRE FONCTIONNER LEMOTEUR SANS COURROIE EN VOU PROTECTEUR D EMBRAYAGE. DO NOT OPERATE ENGINE WITHOUTV-BELT OR DRIVE unit contains high pressure nitrogen can cause explosion. Read owner s manual for instructions. Do not incinerate, puncture or unit contient de l azote haute mauvaise manipulation peut entra ner d explosion. Voir le manuel d utilisateur pour les instructions. Ne pas br ler ni perforer ni gasoline Pump Octance 2 ;91orMin. Research Octane ;97R+ Page 1 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PM3-1 ESU00008 3-SAFETY INFORMATIONWhen you ride your snowmobile , you must know and usethe following for your safety. Severe injury or death mayresult if you ignore any of the operating 1.

9 Read the Owner s manual and all labels before oper-ating this snowmobile . Become familiar with all of theoperating controls and their function. Consult aYamaha dealer about any control or function you donot This snowmobile was not manufactured for use onpublic streets, roads, or highways. Such use is pro-hibited by law, and you could collide with This snowmobile is designed to carry the OPERA-TOR ONLY. Passengers are prohibited. Carrying a passengercan cause loss of Do not operate the snowmobile after drinking alcoholor taking drugs. Your ability to operate the snowmo-bile is reduced by the influence of alcohol or For safety and proper care of the snowmobile , alwaysperform the pre-operation checks on pages 6-1 6-8before starting the engine.

10 Check the throttle, brake,and steering for proper operation every time beforestarting the engine. Make sure that the throttle levermoves freely and it returns to the home position whenit is Apply the parking brake before starting the drive the snowmobile with the parking brakeapplied. This may overheat the brake disc and reducebraking Page 1 Friday, July 27, 2001 5:01 PM3-27. Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobilewhen starting, inspecting, or adjusting the snowmo-bile. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown bythe track could be dangerous to the operator Handle fuel with care; it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Never add fuel when the engine is running or hot.