2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Owners Manual - Page 50
2008 Yamaha Motorsports RS Venture GT Manual
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Periodic maintenance ESU11861 Checking the throttle override system (T.O.R.S.) Check the T.O.R.S. for proper operation. EWS00351 WARNING When checking the T.O.R.S.: G Make sure that the parking brake is applied. G Make sure that the throttle lever moves smoothly. G Do not rev the engine to the point that the clutch engages, otherwise the snowmobile could start moving, which could cause an accident. 1. Throttle lever pivot 2. Engine stop switch housing 3. Throttle lever 1. Start the engine. NOTE: Refer to the "Starting the engine" section on page 30. 2. Hold the pivot point of the throttle lever away from the throttle switch by putting your thumb (above) and forefinger (below) between the throttle lever pivot and the engine stop switch housing. While holding the pivot point as described above, press the throttle lever gradually. The T.O.R.S. will be activated and the engine speed will be limited to less than the clutch engagement speed. (See page 74 for the clutch engagement speed.) EWS00361 WARNING If the engine speed does not decrease to less than the clutch engagement speed, stop the engine by turning the main switch to the off position and consult a Yamaha dealer. ESU11871 Checking the air filter Always check that there is no snow under the air filter element frame. 1. Unhook the air filter case cover fasteners. 44