Yamaha MOUNTAIN MAX 700 Manual

Name: Yamaha MOUNTAIN MAX 700
Brand: Yamaha
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SNOWMOBILE

OWNER’S MANUAL

MM700H

VT700H

LIT-12628-02-26

8DM-28199-10

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MACHINE IDENTIFICATION

Identification number records

A.FRAME NUMBER:

B.ENGINE NUMBER (PRIMARY ID):

C.KEY NUMBER:

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.

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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 technology 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 operation 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 snowmobile whenever it is necessary; they have the techniques, 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 snowmobile.

MM700H

VT700H

OWNER’S MANUAL

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-12628-02-26

WARNING

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THE SNOWMOBILE.

NOTE:

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

●This manual should be considered a permanent part of this snowmobile and should remain with the snowmobile 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

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 snowmobile.

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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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
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.) ........................................	5-2
Oil level warning light.......................	5-3
Coolant temperature warning light...	5-4
Engine stop switch...........................	5-6
Brake lever ......................................	5-6
Parking brake lever..........................	5-7
Shift lever.........................................	5-7
Headlight beam switch ....................	5-8
Grip warmer control knob ................	5-8
Thumb warmer control knob............	5-8
Passenger grip warmer switch ........	5-9
Tripmeter reset knob .......................	5-9
Shroud latches.................................	5-9
Drive guard ....................................	5-10
V-belt holders ................................	5-10
Spark plug holders.........................	5-10
Carburetor heating lever................	5-10
Backrest.........................................	5-11
Storage compartment ....................	5-11

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............	6-1
Fuel .................................................	6-1
Engine oil.........................................	6-2
Coolant ............................................	6-2
Throttle lever ...................................	6-3
Recoil starter ...................................	6-3
Throttle override system
(T.O.R.S.) ........................................	6-3
Brake ...............................................	6-4
Brake fluid leakage..........................	6-5
V-belt ...............................................	6-5
Drive guard......................................	6-5
Drive track .......................................	6-6
51-mm (2.0-in) high-profile pattern
drive track........................................	6-6
Slide runners ...................................	6-6
Skis and ski runners ........................	6-7
Steering system...............................	6-7
Lights...............................................	6-7
Battery .............................................	6-8
Air filter ............................................	6-8
Fittings and fasteners ......................	6-9
Tool kit and recommended
equipment........................................	6-9
OPERATION ......................................	7-1
Starting the engine ..........................	7-1
Emergency engine starting..............	7-2
Break-in ...........................................	7-4
Riding your snowmobile ..................	7-5
Getting to know your snowmobile ...	7-5
Learning to ride your snowmobile ...	7-5
To start out and accelerate..............	7-5
Braking ............................................	7-5
Turning ............................................	7-6
Riding uphill.....................................	7-6
Riding downhill ................................	7-7
Traversing a slope...........................	7-7
Ice or icy surface .............................	7-7
Hard-packed snow ..........................	7-8
Operation on surfaces other than
snow or ice ......................................	7-8

Maximizing drive track life ...............	7-9
Strap ..............................................	7-10
Driving ...........................................	7-11
Stopping the engine.......................	7-12
Transporting ..................................	7-13
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...............	8-1
Periodic maintenance chart .............	8-1
Tool kit .............................................	8-4
Spark plug inspection ......................	8-4
Engine idle speed adjustment .........	8-5
Throttle cable adjustment ................	8-6
Oil pump cable adjustment ..............	8-6
Carburetor adjustment.....................	8-7
High altitude adjustments ................	8-9
Cooling system ..............................	8-10
V-belt replacement ........................	8-12
Checking the oil level of the drive
chain housing ................................	8-14
Checking the brake pads...............	8-16
Checking the parking brake
pads...............................................	8-16
Checking the brake fluid level........	8-17
Brake fluid replacement.................	8-17
Suspension....................................	8-18
Drive track adjustment...................	8-21
Ski alignment .................................	8-23
Handlebar adjustment ...................	8-24
Lubrication .....................................	8-26
Headlight bulb replacement...........	8-27
Headlight beam adjustment...........	8-27
Battery ...........................................	8-28
Fuse replacement..........................	8-29
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................	9-1
STORAGE ........................................	10-1
SPECIFICATIONS............................	11-1
Dimensions....................................	11-1
Engine ...........................................	11-1
Chassis..........................................	11-2
Electric...........................................	11-3

WIRING DIAGRAM ..........................

12-1

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YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, U.S.A.

SNOWMOBILE LIMITED WARRANTY

1-1

1-2

1-3

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YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE (Y.E.S.)

1-4

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LOCATION OF THE

IMPORTANT LABELS

Please read the following labels carefully before operating this snowmobile.

NOTE:

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

1 MM700

1 VT700

2-1

3 MM700

4 MM700

5 MM700

2-2

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SAFETY INFORMATION

When you ride your snowmobile, you must know and use the following for your safety. Severe injury or death may result if you ignore any of the following.

Before operating

1.Read the Owner’s Manual and all labels before operating this snowmobile. Become familiar with all of the operating controls and their function. Consult a Yamaha dealer about any control or function you do not understand.

2.This snowmobile was not manufactured for use on public streets, roads, or highways. Such use is prohibited by law, and you could collide with another vehicle.

3.MM700 is designed to carry the OPERATOR ONLY. Passengers are prohibited. Carrying a passenger can cause loss of control.

4.Do not operate the snowmobile after drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Your ability to operate the snowmobile is reduced by the influence of alcohol or drugs.

5.For safety and proper care of the snowmobile, always perform the pre-operation checks on pages 6-1–6-9 before starting the engine. Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation every time before starting the engine. Make sure that the throttle lever moves freely and it returns to the home position when it is released.

6.Apply the parking brake before starting the engine. Never drive the snowmobile with the parking brake applied. This may overheat the brake disc and reduce

braking ability.

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7.Do not allow anyone to stand behind the snowmobile when starting, inspecting, or adjusting the snowmobile. A broken track, track fittings, or debris thrown by the track could be dangerous to the operator or bystanders.

8.Handle fuel with care; it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.

●Never add fuel when the engine is running or hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes after running.

●Use an approved fuel container.

●Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never remove the fuel cap indoors. Never fill the fuel tank indoors.

●Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.

●Make sure that the fuel tank cap is closed securely after refueling. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.

9.If you swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get some gasoline into your eyes, see your doctor immediately. If any gasoline spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash your skin with soap and water, and change your clothes.

10.Wear protective clothing. Wear an approved helmet, and a face shield or goggles. Also, wear a good quality snowmobile suit, boots, and a pair of gloves or mittens that will permit use of your thumbs and fingers for operation of the controls.

Operation

1.Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine to transport the snowmobile in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

2.Be careful where you ride. There may be obstacles hidden beneath the snow. Stay on established trails to minimize your exposure to hazards. Ride slowly and cautiously when you ride off of established trails. Hitting a rock or stump, or running into wires could cause an accident and injury.

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3.This snowmobile is not designed for use on surfaces other than snow or ice. Use on dirt, sand, grass, rocks, or bare pavement may cause loss of control and may damage the snowmobile.

4.Avoid operating on glare ice, or on snow which has a lot of dirt or sand mixed in. Operation under such conditions will damage or result in rapid wear of ski runners, drive track, slide runners, and drive sprockets.

5.Always ride with other snowmobilers when going on a ride. You may need help if you run out of fuel, have an accident, or damage your snowmobile.

6.Many surfaces such as ice and hard-packed snow require much longer stopping distances. Be alert, plan ahead and begin decelerating early. The best braking method on most surfaces is to release the throttle and apply the brake gently—not suddenly.

Maintenance and storage

1.Do not leave the snowmobile on its left side for an extended period of time. Fuel may leak out from the fuel breather hose.

2.Modifications made to the snowmobile not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of original equipment may render your snowmobile unsafe for use that may cause severe personal injury. Modifications may also make the snowmobile illegal to use.

3.Never store the snowmobile with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and space heaters, an open flame, sparks, clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the engine to cool off before storing the snowmobile in an enclosed space.

4.Always refer to the “STORAGE” section if the snowmobile is to be stored for an extended period.

5.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

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		DESCRIPTION
MM700	1 Windshield
	2	Steering handlebar
	3	Seat
	4	Passenger grip warmer switch (VT700)
	5	Frame
	6	Slide rail suspension
	7	Drive track
	8	Skis
VT700

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9 Headlight

0 Shroud

A Storage compartment B Tail/brake light

C Snow flap

D Side mirror (VT700) E Brake lever

F Headlight beam switch G Parking brake lever

H Strap (MM700)

I Engine stop switch J Throttle lever

K Shift lever (VT700) L Starter handle

M Shroud latch N Main switch O Starter lever

P Thumb warmer control knob Q Grip warmer control knob R Tripmeter

S Odometer

T Speedometer

U Tachometer

VT700

V Fuel meter

W Coolant temperature warning light X Oil level warning light

Y High beam indicator light Z Tripmeter reset knob

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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Main switch

The main switch controls the following items.

1 “OFF”

The ignition circuit is switched off.

The key can be removed only in this position.

A2 “ON”

The ignition circuit is switched on. The engine can be started.

NOTE:

The headlight, meter lights, and taillight will come on after the engine starts.

B			For VT700
B			3 “START”
			3 “START”
			The starting circuit is switched on.
			The starter motor starts.
			CAUTION:
			@
			Release the switch immediately after the engine
			Release the switch immediately after the engine
			starts.

È MM700 É VT700

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Starter lever (choke)

Use the starter lever (choke) when starting and warming up a cold engine.

1Starter lever (choke)

2When starting a cold engine.

3Warming up

4When the engine is warm.

NOTE:

Refer the “Starting the engine” section for proper operation.

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Throttle lever

Once the engine is running cleanly, squeezing a the throttle lever 1 will increase the engine speed and cause engagement of the drive system. Regulate the speed of the snowmobile by varying the throttle position. Because the throttle is spring-loaded, the snowmobile will decelerate, and the engine will return to idle when it is released b.

WARNING

Check the throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation before starting the engine.

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Throttle override system (T.O.R.S.)

If the carburetor or throttle cable should malfunction during operation, the T.O.R.S. will operate when the throttle lever is released.

The T.O.R.S. is designed to interrupt the ignition and keep the engine revolution speed between 2,800 and 3,000 r/min if the carburetor fails to return to idle when the lever is released.

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WARNING

●If the T.O.R.S. is activated, make sure that the cause of the malfunction has been corrected and that the engine can be operated without a problem before restarting the engine.

●Be sure to use the specified spark plug and spark plug cap. Otherwise, the T.O.R.S. will not work properly.

	A		Idle	B		C
			or		Run		Trouble
		starting

Throttle switch			Off		On		Off

Carburetor switch			On		Off		Off

Engine			Run		Run	T.O.R.S.
Engine			Run		Run	will operate
						will operate

È Idle or starting É Run

Ê Trouble

1Carburetor switch

2Throttle switch

3Throttle cable

4Throttle valve a On

b Off

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Oil level warning light

If the oil level falls below the lower level, this light comes on.

If the light comes on, add engine oil to the oil tank at the first opportunity.

5-3

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Coolant temperature warning light

This snowmobile is equipped with a self-diagnosis device which is able to detect a malfunctioning sensor, disconnected coupler, broken lead, abnormally high coolant temperature, etc.

The coolant temperature warning light warns the rider of the above problems by flashing or staying on. If necessary, ask a Yamaha dealer for further details. (See page 5-5 for warning light flash patterns.)

After the engine starts, this light flashes three times to check the bulb, and then goes off if there are no problems. (See page 5-5 for warning light flash pattern number 0.)

If it does not flash, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the electrical circuit.

WARNING

●If the coolant temperature warning light flashes continually or stays on during operation, there may be some problem with the electrical circuit, lead couplers, or engine cooling system. (See page 5-5 for warning light flash pattern numbers 1–7.)

●Stop the engine and allow it to cool off. Then, check that the wire harness couplers are connected properly in the engine compartment and that the coolant level of the coolant reservoir is within the specified range. (See page 6-2.)

●If the coolant temperature warning light remains on after the engine has been started or if it flashes, note the flash pattern, and then have a Yamaha dealer inspect the snowmobile as soon as possible.

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No.

Coolant temperature warning light flash patterns

Light bulb check:

0.5 s

Light flashes three times, then

0.5 s

3 s

goes off.

· ·

Engine overheat warning: