Yamaha PZ50MTX Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL8GK-28199-12LIT-12628-02-78ESU10012 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.PZ50YPZ50RTYPZ50GTYPZ50MTYPZ50VTY

Location of the important labels4NOTICE8ET-2815K-00ATTENTION8ET-2815K-1020kg {44lbs}LOAD LIMIT / CHARGE LIMITE8FM-24897-017 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50M

Safety information5ESU10193As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsiblefor the safe and proper operation of yoursnowmobile. When you ride your snowmo-b

Safety information6● Many surfaces such as ice and hardpackedsnow require much longer stopping distanc-es. Be alert, plan ahead and begin deceler-atin

Description7ESU102601,2 3 4,5,6,7,8 1414 1414 1415161717 16 1517 16 15 17 16 1517 16 15PZ50PZ50GT PZ50VT1. Storage pouch2. Tool kit3. Air filter4. Oil

Description8PZ50 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT PZ50VT91. Brake lever2. Parking brake lever3. Grip/thumb warmer adjustment switch4. Headlight beam switch5. Spee

Description9TIP● The snowmobile you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures ofthis manual.● Design and specifications are s

Control functions10ESU10292Main switch The main switch controls the ignition andlighting systems. The various positions aredescribed below.OffThe igni

Control functions11tle valves fail to return to the idle positionwhen the throttle lever is released. (See page81 for the clutch engagement speed.)Idl

Control functions12● a digital speedometer (which shows theriding speed)● an odometer (which shows the total dis-tance traveled)● a tripmeter (which s

Control functions13TIP● To switch the speedometer, odometer, andtripmeter displays between kilometers andmiles, select the odometer mode “ODO”,and the

ESU10041Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manualshould stay with this vehicle if it is sold.U8GK12E0.book Page 1 Monday

Control functions14NOTICEECS00030● If the knock control system “KCS” indi-cator light comes on, the fuel tank maynot have been filled with the recom-m

Control functions15Fuel meterThe display segments of the fuel meter disap-pear towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level de-creases. When only one segment

Control functions16The fuel level warning indicator, warning light,and all segments of the fuel meter warn therider of the above problems by flashing

Control functions17ror code will flash slowly in the tripme-ter/odometer display. Note the error code,and then have a Yamaha dealer inspect thesnowmob

Control functions18ESU10661Headlight beam switch “LIGHTS” Push the headlight beam switch to change theheadlight to high beam “HI” or to low beam“LO”.E

Control functions19● Do not use an automotive cigarette light-er or other accessory with a plug thatgets hot because the jack can be dam-aged.ESU10550

Control functions20NOTICEECS00140Make sure that all cables and wires are inplace when closing the shroud.ESU10731Shroud and covers Securely fasten the

Control functions21ESU10751Drive guard WARNINGEWS00401● Coming in contact with the rotating V-belt or clutch parts can cause severe in-jury or death.

Control functions22ESU10680Passenger grip warmer switch (PZ50VT) The passenger grip warmer switch controlsthe electrically heated passenger grips.ESU1

Control functions23To install the storage pouch1. Fasten the storage pouch upper buckles.2. Pass the storage pouch lower strap be-tween the bracket an

IntroductionESU10121Congratulations on your purchase of aYamaha snowmobile. This model is the resultof Yamaha’s vast experience in the produc-tion of

Control functions24ESU10621Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in thetank.WARNINGEWS00071Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ex-tremely flammable

Control functions25Your Yamaha engine has been designed touse premium unleaded gasoline with a pumpoctane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or aresear

Control functions26PZ50 / PZ50MT / PZ50VTTo increase the spring preload and therebyharden the suspension, turn the adjusting ringin direction (a). To

Control functions27To adjust the air pressureWARNINGEWS00621Support the snowmobile securely on asuitable stand before adjusting the shockabsorbers. Ot

Control functions28air pressure, push the black bleed valvebutton. NOTICE: Do not exceed 1034kPa (10.3 kgf/cm², 150 psi). [ECS00732]TIPTo allow press

Control functions29Rebound damping forceThe rebound damping force of each shockabsorber can be adjusted by turning its re-bound damping force adjustin

Control functions30To increase the spring preload and therebyharden the suspension, turn the adjusting ringin direction (a). To decrease the spring pr

Control functions31ESU13092Adjusting the 2-up adjusting blocks (PZ50VT) WARNINGEWS00760Make sure that the 2-up adjusting blocksare installed in the sa

Control functions32ESU11033Adjusting the control rods (PZ50VT) WARNINGEWS00770The left and right adjusting nuts must beset to the same position. Uneve

Control functions333. Tighten the locknut while holding the ad-justing nut in place.1. Red paint area2. Adjustable range3. Standard positionLocknut ti

Important manual informationESU10151Particularly important information is distin-guished in this manual by the following nota-tions.This is the safety

Pre-operation checks34ESU11071Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition.Always follow the insp

Pre-operation checks35Skis and ski runners• Check for wear and damage.• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer replace skis or ski runners.66Drive track• Ch

Operation36ESU13210TIPThis model is equipped with an engine oilpressure switch to stop the engine in case anengine oil pressure drop is detected. To s

Operation37ESU11320Break-in There is never a more important period in thelife of your engine than the period between 0and 500 km (300 mi). For this re

Operation38maximum performance until you are totally fa-miliar with the snowmobile’s handling andperformance characteristics.The beginning operator sh

Operation39risk of an accident. Do not try steeper ormore difficult inclines until you have de-veloped your skill on gentle slopes.You should practice

Operation40the seat and the foot of your uphill leg on therunning board. This position will make it easi-er for you to shift your body weight as neede

Operation41● Always check the drive track for damageor maladjustment before operating thesnowmobile.● Do not operate the snowmobile if youfind damage

Operation42● Keep the right hand on the right handle-bar grip for steering, and grip the strapwith the left hand to shift weight uphillfor balance dur

Operation43WARNINGEWS00321● Make sure that the throttle lever is fullyreleased and the snowmobile is at a fullstop before shifting.● Be sure to press

ContentsLocation of the important labels ... 1Safety information ... 5Description ...

Operation44help protect against corrosion. Be sure toclean the snowmobile when you get to yourdestination to remove any corrosive salts.U8GK12E0.book

Periodic maintenance and adjustment45ESU11451Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication will keep your snowmobile in the safest andmost efficien

Periodic maintenance and adjustment46*Crankcase breather system• Check breather hose for cracks or damage.• Replace if necessary.—* Fuel line• Check f

Periodic maintenance and adjustment47ESU11561General maintenance and lubrication chart ITEM REMARKSINITIAL EVERYPAGE1 month or 800 km (500 mi) (40 hr)

Periodic maintenance and adjustment48TIPBrake system:● After disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always change the brake fluid.Regu

Periodic maintenance and adjustment49ESU13001Tool kit The service information included in this man-ual and the tools provided in the owner’s toolkit a

Periodic maintenance and adjustment50To close the shroud and install the front coverand air filter case cover1. Insert the projections on the end of t

Periodic maintenance and adjustment51To install the right side coverPlace the right side cover in the original posi-tion, and then tighten the quick f

Periodic maintenance and adjustment52To install an upper cover1. Insert the projections on the upper coverinto the slots, fit the holders on the cover

Periodic maintenance and adjustment53WARNINGEWS00710Be sure to use the specified spark plugand spark plug cap. Otherwise, theT.O.R.S. may not work pro

ContentsChecking the air filter ... 55High-altitude settings ... 56Valve clearance ... 5

Periodic maintenance and adjustment545. Install the rubber cap.ESU11840Adjusting the throttle cable free play (PZ50 / PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT) 1. Loo

Periodic maintenance and adjustment552. Hold the pivot point of the throttle leveraway from the throttle switch by puttingyour thumb (above) and foref

Periodic maintenance and adjustment564. Place the air filter element frame in theoriginal position, and then hook the fas-teners onto the frame.5. Ins

Periodic maintenance and adjustment572. Start the engine, warm it up for 10–15minutes, and then turn it off.TIP● The engine can also be warmed up by d

Periodic maintenance and adjustment587. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole,and then tighten the oil filler cap.8. Connect the oil level gaug

Periodic maintenance and adjustment599. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drainthe oil from the crankcase.TIPDispose of used oil according to local

Periodic maintenance and adjustment60ESU12043Cooling system The coolant level should be checked beforeeach ride. In addition, the cooling systemmust b

Periodic maintenance and adjustment613. Start the engine, allow it to idle for severalminutes, and then turn it off.4. Check for any coolant leakage.T

Periodic maintenance and adjustment624. Install the drive guard.5. Install the left side cover (PZ50 /PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT), or installthe left si

Periodic maintenance and adjustment636. Install the new V-belt over the primarysheave assembly.7. Rotate the secondary sliding sheaveclockwise and pus

Location of the important labels1ESU10214Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information forsafe and proper

Periodic maintenance and adjustment645. Install the dipstick, making sure to alignthe notch in the dipstick handle with theprojection on the drive cha

Periodic maintenance and adjustment65Test the brake at a low speed when startingout to make sure that it is working properly. Ifthe brake does not pro

Periodic maintenance and adjustment666. Tighten the parking brake pad locknut.Checking the brake fluid levelWARNINGEWS00460Be careful that water does

Periodic maintenance and adjustment67NOTICEECS00560Avoid scratching the skis when loadingand unloading the snowmobile, whenriding in areas with little

Periodic maintenance and adjustment68ESU12173Drive track and slide runners Drive trackWARNINGEWS00480A broken track, track fittings or debristhrown by

Periodic maintenance and adjustment693. If the deflection is incorrect, adjust thedrive track.Adjusting the drive track1. Lift the rear of the snowmob

Periodic maintenance and adjustment70Shifted to left5. Adjust the drive track deflection to speci-fication. NOTICE: The right and left ad-justing nuts

Periodic maintenance and adjustment71NOTICEECS00610● Only use in deep snow riding condi-tions.● Operation on areas with light snowfall,ice, hard-packe

Periodic maintenance and adjustment72PZ50 / PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MTPZ50VT4. Unhook the bulb holder by pushing it in,then downward.5. Remove the bulb.

Periodic maintenance and adjustment73ESU12290Fittings and fasteners Check the tightness of the fittings and fasten-ers.Tighten in proper sequence and

Location of the important labels21 PZ501 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT1 PZ50VTU8GK12E0.book Page 2 Monday, May 19, 2008 11:17 AM

Periodic maintenance and adjustment74ESU12353Replacing a fuse WARNINGEWS00550Be sure to use the specified fuse. A wrongfuse could cause electrical sys

Periodic maintenance and adjustment75PZ50RT / PZ50GT / PZ50MT / PZ50VT4. Connect the negative battery lead by in-stalling the bolt.5. Install the righ

Troubleshooting76ESU12396Engine turns over but does not start1. Fuel system● No fuel supplied to combustion cham-ber• No fuel in tank:Supply fuel.↓• C

Troubleshooting774. Connect the other end of the red (+)jumper cable to the positive (+) terminalof the booster battery.5. Connect the black (–) jumpe

Troubleshooting782. Air in cooling system: Bleed the coolingsystem or ask a Yamaha dealer to in-spect.3. Leaking coolant: Ask a Yamaha dealer toinspec

Storage79ESU12433Long-term storage requires some preventiveprocedures to guard against deterioration.CleaningThoroughly clean the snowmobile, inside a

Storage80Surface protectionApply a coat of wax to painted surfaces. Applysuitable protectants to the exterior of the en-gine, drive track, and to othe

Specifications81ESU12466Dimensions:Overall length:PZ50 2820 mm (111.0 in)PZ50GT 2820 mm (111.0 in)PZ50MT 3195 mm (125.8 in)PZ50RT 2820 mm (111.0 in)PZ

Specifications82Overall reduction ratio:PZ50 8.66–2.16 :1PZ50GT 7.79–1.95 :1PZ50MT 9.16–2.29 :1PZ50RT 8.66–2.16 :1PZ50VT 9.00–2.25 :1Sheave distance:2

Specifications83Low coolant temperature indicator light:LEDKnock control system indicator light:LEDDrive position indicator light:PZ50GT LEDPZ50MT LED

Location of the important labels3NOTICE ATTENTION8HA-2815M-E0WARNINGThis unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas.Mishandling can cause explosion.• Re

Consumer information84ESU12480Identification number records Record the frame serial number, engine serialnumber (Primary ID), and key identificationnu

Consumer information85ESU12500YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A. SNOWMOBILE LIMIT-ED WARRANTYYamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. hereby warrants thatnew Ya

Consumer information86YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL IMPLIED WAR-RANTIES OF MERCHANTABI

Consumer information87Q. What responsibility does my dealer have under thiswarranty?A. Each Yamaha snowmobile dealer is expected to:1. Completely set

Consumer information88ESU12510YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)U8GK12E0.book Page 88 Monday, May 19, 2008 11:17 AM

Index2-up adjusting blocks, adjusting ... 31AAir filter, checking... 55Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT) ...

IndexSkis and ski runners... 66Spark plugs, checking... 52Specifications ...

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