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2008 Yamaha Motorsports Phazer R-TX Manual
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PZ50RTX / PZ50GTX / PZ50MTX / PZ50VTX OWNER'S MANUAL
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Important manual information
4
Contents
5
Safety information
7
Before operating
7
Operation
8
Maintenance and storage
9
Location of the important labels
10
Description
13
Control functions
15
Main switch
15
Throttle lever
15
Engine overheating prevention system
15
Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)
15
Speedometer unit
17
Low coolant temperature indicator light
18
High beam indicator light
18
Knock control system "KCS" indicator light
18
Drive "D" and reverse "R" indicator lights
19
Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer level indicator
19
Fuel level warning indicator
20
Oil level warning indicator
21
Coolant temperature warning indicator
21
Self-diagnosis device
21
Drive select switch
22
Engine stop switch
22
Headlight beam switch "LIGHTS"
23
Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch
23
Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT)
23
Brake lever
24
Parking brake lever
24
Shroud latches (PZ50VT)
24
Shroud and covers
25
Drive guard
26
V-belt holder (PZ50VT)
26
Passenger grip warmer switch (PZ50VT)
27
Backrest (PZ50VT)
27
Storage pouch
27
Rear carrier (PZ50VT)
28
Fuel
29
Suspension
30
Adjusting the ski spring preload
30
Adjusting the front shock absorber air pressure (PZ50RT)
31
Adjusting the ski damping force (PZ50GT)
32
Adjusting the rear suspension spring preload
33
Adjusting the rear suspension compression damping force (PZ50RT)
35
Adjusting the control rods (PZ50VT)
35
Pre-operation checks
37
Pre-operation check list
37
Operation
39
Starting the engine
39
Break-in
39
Riding your snowmobile
40
Getting to know your snowmobile
40
Learning to ride your snowmobile
40
To start out and accelerate
40
Braking
40
Turning
41
Riding uphill
41
Riding downhill
42
Traversing a slope
42
Ice or icy surface
42
Hard-packed snow
43
Operation on surfaces other than snow or ice
43
Maximizing drive track life
43
Recommendations
43
Track tension
43
Marginal snow
43
Off-trail riding
43
Studded track
44
Strap (PZ50MT)
44
Driving
44
Stopping the engine
45
Transporting
46
Periodic maintenance
47
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
47
General maintenance and lubrication chart
49
Tool kit
51
Removing and installing the shroud and covers
51
Checking the spark plugs
54
Adjusting the engine idling speed
55
Adjusting the throttle cable free play (PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT)
56
Checking the throttle cable free play (PZ50VT)
56
Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)
56
Checking the air filter
57
High-altitude settings
58
Valve clearance
58
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge
58
Cooling system
62
V-belt
63
Drive chain housing
65
Brake and parking brake
66
Skis and ski runners
68
Steering system
69
Drive track and slide runners
70
High-profile pattern drive track
73
Lubrication
73
Replacing a headlight bulb
73
Adjusting the headlight beams
75
Fittings and fasteners
75
Battery
75
Replacing a fuse
75
Troubleshooting
77
Engine turns over but does not start
77
Discharged battery
77
Electric starter does not operate or operates slowly
78
Engine power is low
78
Engine constantly backfires or misfires
78
Engine overheats
78
Snowmobile does not move
79
V-belt twists
79
V-belt slips or becomes extremely hot
79
Engine does not upshift or downshift properly or engages harshly
79
Noise or excessive vibration in drive chain and sprockets
79
Storage
80
Cleaning
80
Lubrication
80
Fuel system
80
Engine
80
Surface protection
80
Battery
80
Drive track
81
V-belt
81
Storage
81
Returning to service after storage
81
Specifications
82
Consumer information
84
Identification number records
84
Frame serial number
84
Engine serial number (Primary ID)
84
Key identification number
84
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY
85
YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)
88
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