2006 Yamaha Motorsports RS Vector Owners Manual - Page 6

ESU00003 CONTENTS YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY ...1-1 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.) ...1-4 LOCATION OF THE IMPORTANT LABELS ...2-1 SAFETY INFORMATION ...3-1 DESCRIPTION ...4-1 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...5-1 Main switch...5-1 Starter lever (choke) ...5-2 Throttle lever...5-2 Engine overheating prevention system ...5-2 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...5-3 Speedometer unit ...5-4 High beam indicator light ...5-4 Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator...5-5 Fuel level warning indicator ...5-6 Oil level warning indicator...5-6 Low coolant temperature indicator light ...5-6 Coolant temperature warning indicator ...5-7 Self-diagnostic system...5-7 Engine stop switch...5-8 Brake lever ...5-8 Parking brake lever...5-9 Headlight beam switch ...5-9 Shroud latches...5-10 Drive guard ...5-10 V-belt holders ...5-10 Storage compartment ...5-11 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...6-1 Fuel ...6-1 Engine oil...6-2 Engine oil level ...6-3 Coolant ...6-4 Throttle lever ...6-5 Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) ...6-5 Brake ...6-6 Brake fluid leakage ...6-7 V-belt ...6-7 Drive guard ...6-7 Drive track ...6-8 Slide runners ...6-8 Skis and ski runners ...6-9 Steering system...6-9 Lights ...6-9 Air filter ...6-10 Fittings and fasteners ...6-10 Tool kit and recommended equipment...6-10 OPERATION ...7-1 Starting the engine ...7-1 Break-in ...7-2 Riding your snowmobile ...7-3 Getting to know your snowmobile ...7-3 Learning to ride your snowmobile ...7-3 To start out and accelerate...7-3 Braking ...7-3 Turning ...7-4 Riding uphill ...7-4 Riding downhill ...7-5 Traversing a slope ...7-5 Ice or icy surface ...7-5 Hard-packed snow ...7-6 Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice ...7-6 Maximizing drive track life ...7-7 Driving ...7-8