Snowmobile Yamaha RX1 (2003 year). Manual - part 1

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MACHINE IDENTIFICATION

Identification number records

A. FRAME NUMBER:

CZ-01E

B. ENGINE NUMBER (PRIMARY ID):

CZ-01E

C. KEY NUMBER:

CZ-01E

Record the frame number, engine number (Primary ID),
and key number in the spaces provided for assistance
when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.

1 The  frame number is the seventeen-digit number

stamped on the frame of the snowmobile. (See
fig.

È.)

2 The  engine number is stamped in the location as

shown. (See fig. 

É.)

3 Key number (See fig. Ê.)

Also, record and keep the ID numbers in a separate
place in case the snowmobile is stolen.

A

B

C

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations! Your choice of a Yamaha snowmobile
assures you of the highest quality and dependability.
Your Yamaha snowmobile is manufactured by a company
well-known for excellence in the field of snowmobiles.
The most advanced production equipment and technol-
ogy have made Yamaha one of the best snowmobile
manufacturers. We are confident that this snowmobile
will meet the greatest expectations of our customers.
This manual is designed to acquaint you with the opera-
tion of this snowmobile and minor maintenance required
for satisfactory service.
Should major repairs ever be required, you are advised
to 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. We
hope that the information within this manual will help you
enjoy many hours of pleasure with your Yamaha snow-
mobile.

RX10H/RX10SH

RX10MH/RX10MSH

RX10RH/RX10RSH

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2002 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

1st Edition, May 2002

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use 

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan

P/N LIT-12628-02-28

WARNING

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THE SNOWMO-
BILE.

NOTE:

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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product
design and quality. Therefore, while this manual con-
tains the most current product information available
at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepan-
cies between your snowmobile and this manual. If
there is any question concerning this manual, please
consult a Yamaha dealer. 

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This manual should be considered a permanent part
of this snowmobile and should remain with the snow-
mobile when resold. 

Particularly important information is distinguished in this
manual by the following notations.

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

WARNING

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Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in
severe injury or death to the snowmobile operator, a
bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the snow-
mobile.

CAUTION:

@ 

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be
taken to avoid damage to the snowmobile.

NOTE:

@ 

A NOTE provides key information to make procedures
easier or clearer. 

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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 heat level indicator..............5-5
Fuel level warning indicator .............5-6
Oil level warning indicator................5-6
Low coolant temperature 
indicator light ...................................5-7
Coolant temperature warning 
indicator ...........................................5-7
Self-diagnosis warning indicator ......5-8
Engine stop switch.........................5-10
Brake lever ....................................5-10
Parking brake lever........................5-11
Shift lever.......................................5-11
Headlight beam switch ..................5-12
Shroud latches...............................5-12
Drive guard ....................................5-12

V-belt holders ................................5-13
Storage compartment ....................5-13

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
51-mm (2.0-in) high-profile 
pattern 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