Yamaha Rx 1 User Guide

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Drive track adjustment
WARNING@ 

Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer make this
adjustment. 

Support the snowmobile securely on a suitable
stand before working underneath the snowmo-
bile. 

Operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. @
1. Lift the rear of the snowmobile onto a suitable stand
to raise the drive track off the ground. 
2. Loosen the rear axle nut 
1.
3. Start the engine and rotate the drive track one or two
turns. Stop the engine.
4. Check the drive track alignment with the slide...

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CAUTION:@ 
The right and left adjusters should be turned to an
equal amount. 
@
6. Recheck alignment and deflection. If necessary,
repeat steps 3 to 5 until the proper adjustment is
achieved.
7. Tighten the rear axle nut.
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Ski alignment
1. Turn the handlebar so the skis face straight ahead. 
2. Check the following for ski alignment: 
a. Skis are facing forward. 
b. Ski toe-out (
1 – 
2) is within specification. 
3. If the alignment is not correct, consult a Yamaha
dealer. 
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2. Loosen the handlebar bolts.
3. Move the handlebar up or down (
± 7°) to adjust the
handlebar height to the desired position.
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ÉRX10M/RX10MS
CAUTION:@ 
Make sure that the projection on the handlebar is not
installed into the area a shown. 
@
4. Tighten the handlebar bolts and install the handlebar
cover.
CAUTION:@ 
Make sure that the small gap b side of the handlebar
holders faces forward c. 
@ 
A
B
Handlebar bolt tightening torque: 
14.5 Nm (1.45 m·kgf, 10.5...

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Lubrication
Lubricate the following points.
1Throttle cable end
WARNING@ 
Apply a dab of grease onto the cable end only. Do
not grease the throttle cable because it could
become frozen, which could cause loss of control. 
@
2Front suspension
3Rear suspension
WARNING@ 
Be sure to have a Yamaha dealer lubricate the front
and rear suspensions. 
@ 
2 2
2
3
Lubricant: Low-temperature grease
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Headlight bulb replacement
1. Lift up the shroud. 
2. Disconnect the headlight connector. 
3. Remove the bulb holder cover. 
4. Remove the bulb holder by depressing and turning it
counterclockwise.
1Bulb holder cover
5. Remove the bulb.
WARNING@ 
Keep flammable products or your hands away from
the hot bulb until it cools down. 
@
6. Install the new bulb.
CAUTION:@ 
Keep oil or your hands away from the glass part of
the bulb or its life and illumination will be affected. 
If the glass is...

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Battery
This snowmobile is equipped with a sealed-type (MF)
battery, which does not require any maintenance. There
is no need to check the electrolyte or to add distilled
water.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as
possible if it seems to have discharged. Keep in mind
that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the
snowmobile is equipped with electrical accessories.
WARNING@ 
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous. It
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1. Lift up the shroud. 
2. Unhook the latch 
1. 
3. Loosen the joint clamp screws 
2, and then slide the
breather hose clip 
3 down. 
4. Disconnect the breather hose, and then remove the
air filter case. 
5. Replace the blown fuse with one of proper amperage. 
6. Install the air filter case by reversing the removal
steps.
NOTE:@ If the fuse immediately blows again, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the snowmobile. 
@
9Spare fuses (20 A, 10 A) 
0Spare main fuse
Specified fuses: 
4Main fuse: 30 A
5“HEAD”...

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9-TROUBLESHOOTING
A. Engine turns over but does not start
1. Fuel system
No fuel supplied to combustion cham-
ber 

No fuel in tank ... Supply fuel.

Clogged fuel line ... Clean fuel line.

Clogged carburetor ... Clean carbure-
tor. 
Fuel supplied to combustion chamber

Flooded engine (too much choke) ...
Crank engine with throttle open or wipe
the spark plugs dry.
2. Electrical system 
Poor or no spark

Spark plugs are dirty with carbon or are
wet ... Remove carbon or wipe the
spark plugs...

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2. Open the shroud.
3. Remove the red (+) lead from the lead
holder and move it away from the black
(-) lead.
CAUTION:@ 
Be sure to connect the red (+) jumper
cable to the red (+) lead and the black (-)
jumper cable to the black (-) lead. Do not
reverse the connections. 
@
4. Pull the red (+) lead cover to expose
the terminal through the slit in the
cover, and then connect the red (+)
jumper cable to the red terminal of the
discharged battery.5. Connect the other end of the red (+)
jumper cable to...

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NOTE:@ Make sure that both the red (+) lead and
the black (-) lead are seated securely in the
lead holders. 
@
WARNING@ 
Be sure to pull the lead covers back
over the terminals completely. If the ter-
minals are exposed, they could come
into contact with the frame or a metal
part of the snowmobile and this can
cause electrical system damage or A
FIRE HAZARD. 
@
C. Electric starter does not operate or
operates slowly 
1. Engine stop switch is pushed in ... Pull
it out. 
2. Faulty wire connections ......