Yamaha PZ50RTD, PZ50GTD, PZ50MTD, PZ50VTD, PZ50MPD User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
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PZ50RTD

PZ50GTD

PZ50MTD

PZ50VTD

PZ50MPD

8GK-28199-S6

PRINTED IN JAPAN

2012.04-0.3×1 CR

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ

STAMPATO SU CARTA RICICLATA

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PAINETTU UUSIOPAPERILLE

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Read this manual carefully

before operating this vehicle.

OWNER’S MANUAL

PZ50RTD

PZ50GTD

PZ50MTD

PZ50VTD

PZ50MPD

8GK-28199-S6-E0

ESU1254A

RPZ50M (PZ50MT) ( JYE8GP00∗DA013698- )
RPZ50MP (PZ50MP) ( JYE8GR00

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DA014039- )

RPZ50S (PZ50RT) ( JYE8GN00

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DA011357- )

RPZ50VT (PZ50VT) ( JYE8GJ00

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DA011421- )

EC Declaration of Conformity

conforming to Directive, 2006/42/EC

(

Make, model

)

to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health and safety
requirements of Directive, 2006/42/EC

and to the other relevant Directive of EEC

2004/108/EC

(

Title and

/

or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC

)

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If applicable

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If applicable

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To effect correct

application

of the

essential

health

and safety requirements

stated in the Directives of EEC, the

following-standards and/or

technical

specifications were consulted:

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Title and

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or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications

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General Manager
RV Engineering Division
MC Operations

Signature

Date of Issue

Eiji Kato

18 October, 2011

YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands

We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,

declare in sole responsibility, that the product

Authorized Representative

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual

should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.

ESU10131

WARNING

Congratulations on your purchase of a
Yamaha snowmobile. This model is the result
of Yamaha’s vast experience in the produc­tion of fine sporting and touring snowmobiles.
It represents the high degree of craftsmanship
and reliability that have made Yamaha a lead­er in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of
the operation, inspection, and basic mainte­nance of this snowmobile. If you have any
questions concerning the operation or main­tenance of your snowmobile, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
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.

EWS00670

Introduction

PZ50RTD
PZ50GTD
PZ50MTD
PZ50VTD

PZ50MPD

OWNER’S MANUAL

©2012 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

1st Edition, March 2012

All rights reserved.

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

Please read this manual carefully before
operating this snowmobile. Do not attempt
to operate this snowmobile until you have
attained adequate knowledge of its con­trols and operating features.
Regular inspections and careful mainte­nance, along with good operating tech­niques, will help ensure that you safely
enjoy the capabilities and reliability of this
snowmobile.

Important manual information

WARNING

NOTICE

TIP

ESU10151

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

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz­ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

EWS00021

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa­tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

ECS00011

A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
snowmobile or other property.

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

Contents

Location of the important labels ..... 1

Safety information .......................... 16

Description ...................................... 19

Control functions ............................ 21

Main switch .................................. 21

Throttle lever ................................ 21

Throttle override system

(T.O.R.S.) .................................. 21

Multi-function meter unit ............... 22

High beam indicator light .............. 23

Low coolant temperature indicator

light ............................................ 23

Knock control system indicator

light ............................................ 24

Drive indicator light and reverse

indicator light ............................. 24

Fuel meter and grip/thumb warmer

level indicator ............................ 24

Fuel level warning indicator .......... 26

Oil level/pressure warning

indicator ..................................... 26

Coolant temperature warning

indicator ..................................... 27

Self-diagnosis device ................... 27

Drive select switch ....................... 28

Engine stop switch ....................... 28

Headlight beam switch

“LIGHTS” ................................... 28

Grip/thumb warmer adjusting

switch ........................................ 29

Auxiliary DC jack

(PZ50VT / PZ50MP) .................. 29

Brake lever ................................... 29

Parking brake lever ...................... 30

Drive guard ................................... 30

V-belt holder

(PZ50VT / PZ50MP) .................. 31

Passenger grip warmer switch

[PZ50VT / PZ50MP (CAN)] ....... 31

Backrest (PZ50VT / PZ50MP) ..... 32

Storage pouch .............................. 32

Rear carrier

(PZ50VT / PZ50MP) ................. 33

Tow hitch [PZ50VT (CAN) /

PZ50MP (CAN)(RUS)]
and tow hitch bracket
[PZ50VT (FIN)(SWE) /

PZ50MP (FIN)(SWE)] ............... 33

Fuel .............................................. 34

Suspension .................................. 36

Pre-operation checks ..................... 45

Pre-operation check list ............... 45

Operation ......................................... 47

Starting the engine ....................... 47

Break-in ........................................ 48

Riding your snowmobile ............... 48

Maximizing drive track life ............ 52

Strap (PZ50MT) ........................... 53

Driving .......................................... 53

Stopping the engine ..................... 54

Transporting ................................. 54

Periodic maintenance and

adjustment....................................... 56

Periodic maintenance chart for

the emission control system ..... 57

General maintenance and

lubrication chart ........................ 58

Tool kit ......................................... 60

Recommended equipment ........... 60

Removing and installing

the shroud and covers .............. 60

Checking the spark plugs ............. 64

Adjusting the engine idling

speed ........................................ 65

Adjusting the throttle lever free

play (PZ50RT / PZ50GT /

PZ50MT) ................................... 66

Contents

Checking the throttle lever free

play (PZ50VT / PZ50MP) .......... 66

Checking the throttle override

system (T.O.R.S.) ..................... 66

Checking the air filter ................... 67

High-altitude settings .................... 68

Valve clearance ............................ 68

Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 68

Cooling system ............................. 72

V-belt ............................................ 74

Drive chain housing ...................... 75

Brake and parking brake .............. 77

Skis and ski runners ..................... 79

Steering system ........................... 80

Drive track and slide runners ....... 80

High-profile pattern drive track ..... 83

Lubrication .................................... 84

Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 84

Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 85

Fittings and fasteners ................... 86

Battery .......................................... 86

Replacing a fuse .......................... 87

Troubleshooting ............................. 89

Storage ............................................ 92

Specifications ................................. 94

Consumer information.................... 98

Identification number records ....... 98

Vehicle Emission Control

Information label (CANADA) ..... 98

WARRANTY.................................. 98

Location of the important labels

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ESU12678

Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for
safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label
becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha deal­er.

For CANADA

1

Location of the important labels

NOTICE

ATTENTION

• This snowmobile is originally equipped with a high-profile pattern
track of more than 38 mm (1.5 in.) for deep snow riding conditions.

• Operation on light snowfall, ice, hard-packed snow, dirt, etc.,
will result in rapid wear or damage to track and slide runners.

• Cette motoneige est équipée de série d'une chenillé à crampons
de plus de 38 mm (1,5 in.) pour la conduite sur neige profonde.

• La conduite sur de la neige peu profonde, de la glace, de
la neige tassée, de la saleté, etc. provoquera une usure rapide
ou l’endommagement de la chenille et des patins.

8JJ-2815M-E0

1 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT

1 PZ50VT/PZ50MP

2 PZ50MT

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Location of the important labels

NOTICE

8ET-2815K-00

ATTENTION

8ET-2815K-10

8GC-2415E-E0

• PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE.
MIN. OCTANE (PUMP : 91 RON : 95)

• ESSENCE SUPER SANS PLOMB.
INDICE D’OCTANE MIN. (POMPE : 91 RON : 95)

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

1.SPARK PLUG

2.SPARK PLUG GAP

3.IDLE SPEED

SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT

MOTEUR

1.TYPE DE BOUGIE

2.ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES

3.RÉGIME DE RALENTI

CR9EKB(NGK)

0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in)
1800 ± 100 r/min

CR9EKB(NGK)

0.6 ~ 0.7 mm

1800 ± 100 r/min

8GC

8GC-1417E-01

3 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT

4 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT

8

9

10

5 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT
6 PZ50VT/PZ50MP

7 PZ50MT

3

Location of the important labels

20kg {44lbs}

LOAD LIMIT / CHARGE LIMITE

8FM-24897-01

88C-77769-00

DRIVE

1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY

2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE

3. TRACK TENSION

* FOR MORE INFO: SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS

MODEL.

* SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT

NOTICE.

ENTRAÎNEMENT

1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE

2. TYPE D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE

3. FLÈCHE DE LA CHENILLE
* POUR PLUS DE DÉTAIL: VOIR LE MANUEL D’ATELIER

POUR CE MODÈLE.

* LES CARACTÉRISTIQUE TECHNIQUES SONT

SUSCEPTIBLES DE CHANGER SANS NOTIFICATION
PRÉALABLE.

250 cm³ (8.5 oz)

GL-3 75W or 80W

30 ~ 35 mm (1.18 ~ 1.38 in)/100 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

250 cm³

GL-3 75W or 80W

8ES-47578-00

30 ~ 35 mm/100 N (10 kg)

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT

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13 PZ50MT

14 PZ50VT/PZ50MP

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WARNING

This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.

• Read owner’s manual for instructions.

• Do not incinerate, puncture or open.

AVERTISSEMENT

Cette unité contient de I’azote à haute pression.
Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d’explosion.

• Voir le manuel d’utilisateur pour les instructions.

• Ne pas brûler ni perforer ni ouvrir.

8GT-F2259-50

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This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.

3JK-82377-10

MAX. TOWING FORCE
FORCE DE REMORQUAGE MAX.

1176 N (120 kgf), 264 lbf

MAX. VERTICAL FORCE
FORCE VERTICALE MAX.

147 N (15 kgf), 33 lbf

8GS-2817S-E0

16

17 PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT/PZ50MP
18 PZ50GT/PZ50MT/PZ50MP
19 PZ50MP

18 PZ50RT
19 PZ50GT

19 PZ50RT

20 PZ50VT/PZ50MP

Location of the important labels

5

Location of the important labels

11 12 13

14

9

1
2

34

15

8
7

6

5

10

For EUROPE

6

Location of the important labels

8GC-2415E-E0

• PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE.
MIN. OCTANE (PUMP : 91 RON : 95)

• ESSENCE SUPER SANS PLOMB.
INDICE D’OCTANE MIN. (POMPE : 91 RON : 95)

VIKTIGT

MUISTA

• Snöskotern är originalutrustad med ett spårmönster med hög
profil på minst 38 mm (1,5 in) för körning i djup snö.

• Användning på tunt snöfall, is, hårdpackad snö, jord o.s.v. resulterar
i snabb förslitning eller skada på drivband och glidskenor.

• Tässä moottorikelkassa on vakiovarusteena yli 38 mm (1,5 in)
korkeaprofiilinen telamatto, joka on tarkoitettu syvässä lumessa ajoon.

• Käyttö vähäisessä lumessa, jäällä, kovalla hangella, likaisilla
pinnoilla jne. vahingoittaa raidetta tai sivuraiteita ja aiheuttaa
niiden nopean kulumisen.

8JJ-2815M-S0

2 PZ50MT

3 PZ50RT/PZ50MT
4 PZ50VT/PZ50MP

5 PZ50MT

1

7

Location of the important labels

20kg {44lbs}

MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA

8FM-24897-11

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

1.SPARK PLUG

2.SPARK PLUG GAP

3.IDLE SPEED

SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT

MOTEUR

1.TYPE DE BOUGIE

2.ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES

3.RÉGIME DE RALENTI

CR9EKB(NGK)

0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in)
1800 ± 100 r/min

CR9EKB(NGK)

0.6 ~ 0.7 mm

1800 ± 100 r/min

8GC

8GC-1417E-01

DRIVE

1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY

2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE

3. TRACK TENSION

* FOR MORE INFO: SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS

MODEL.

* SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT

NOTICE.

ENTRAÎNEMENT

1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE

2. TYPE D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE

3. FLÈCHE DE LA CHENILLE
* POUR PLUS DE DÉTAIL: VOIR LE MANUEL D’ATELIER

POUR CE MODÈLE.

* LES CARACTÉRISTIQUE TECHNIQUES SONT

SUSCEPTIBLES DE CHANGER SANS NOTIFICATION
PRÉALABLE.

250 cm³ (8.5 oz)

GL-3 75W or 80W

30 ~ 35 mm (1.18 ~ 1.38 in)/100 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

250 cm³

GL-3 75W or 80W

8ES-47578-00

30 ~ 35 mm/100 N (10 kg)

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT

<

1176 N

<

147 N

8HF-2817S-00

7

8

9 PZ50MT

10 PZ50VT/PZ50MP 11 PZ50VT/PZ50MP

6

8

8GN-2156A-10

RPZ50S

58.8 kW 251 kg

8GP-2156A-10

RPZ50M

58.8 kW 263 kg

8GJ-2156A-10

RPZ50VT

58.8 kW 304 kg

8GR-2156A-10

RPZ50MP

58.8 kW 305 kg

8AC-2817L-00

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN

2012

13 PZ50RT

13 PZ50MT

13 PZ50VT

13 PZ50MP

12

Location of the important labels

9

Location of the important labels

WARNING

This unit contains high pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause explosion.

• Read owner’s manual for instructions.

• Do not incinerate, puncture or open.

AVERTISSEMENT

Cette unité contient de I’azote à haute pression.
Une mauvaise manipulation peut entraîner d’explosion.

• Voir le manuel d’utilisateur pour les instructions.

• Ne pas brûler ni perforer ni ouvrir.

8GT-22259-50

15 PZ50RT

14

15 PZ50MT/PZ50VT/PZ50MP

10

Location of the important labels

******

*** kW *** kg

1

23

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN

****

1

Read the Owner’s manual.

This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.

This pictogram shows the sled hitch tow weight limit
(combined weight of the sled and all cargo in the sled).
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or death.

This pictogram shows the sled hitch tongue weight limit
(weight on the sled tongue).
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or death.

1

2

3

Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order

1

Year of construction

Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.

11

Location of the important labels

11 12 13 14

15

9

1
2

34

16

8
7

6

5

10

For RUSSIA

12

Location of the important labels

8GC-2415E-E0

• PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE.
MIN. OCTANE (PUMP : 91 RON : 95)

• ESSENCE SUPER SANS PLOMB.
INDICE D’OCTANE MIN. (POMPE : 91 RON : 95)

8GP-77761-30

8GR-77761-R1

VIKTIGT

MUISTA

• Snöskotern är originalutrustad med ett spårmönster med hög
profil på minst 38 mm (1,5 in) för körning i djup snö.

• Användning på tunt snöfall, is, hårdpackad snö, jord o.s.v. resulterar
i snabb förslitning eller skada på drivband och glidskenor.

• Tässä moottorikelkassa on vakiovarusteena yli 38 mm (1,5 in)
korkeaprofiilinen telamatto, joka on tarkoitettu syvässä lumessa ajoon.

• Käyttö vähäisessä lumessa, jäällä, kovalla hangella, likaisilla
pinnoilla jne. vahingoittaa raidetta tai sivuraiteita ja aiheuttaa
niiden nopean kulumisen.

8JJ-2815M-S0

2 PZ50MT

3 PZ50MT
4 PZ50MP

5 PZ50MT

1

13

Location of the important labels

20kg {44lbs}

MAX.BELASTNING/RASKAIN TAAKKA

8FM-24897-11

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

1.SPARK PLUG

2.SPARK PLUG GAP

3.IDLE SPEED

SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT

MOTEUR

1.TYPE DE BOUGIE

2.ECARTEMENT DES ÉLECTRODES

3.RÉGIME DE RALENTI

CR9EKB(NGK)

0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.024 ~ 0.028 in)
1800 ± 100 r/min

CR9EKB(NGK)

0.6 ~ 0.7 mm

1800 ± 100 r/min

8GC

8GC-1417E-01

DRIVE

1. CHAIN CASE OIL Q’TY

2. CHAIN CASE OIL TYPE

3. TRACK TENSION

* FOR MORE INFO: SEE SERVICE MANUAL FOR THIS

MODEL.

* SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT

NOTICE.

ENTRAÎNEMENT

1. CAPACITÉ D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE

2. TYPE D’HUILE DU CARTER DE CHAÎNE

3. FLÈCHE DE LA CHENILLE
* POUR PLUS DE DÉTAIL: VOIR LE MANUEL D’ATELIER

POUR CE MODÈLE.

* LES CARACTÉRISTIQUE TECHNIQUES SONT

SUSCEPTIBLES DE CHANGER SANS NOTIFICATION
PRÉALABLE.

250 cm³ (8.5 oz)

GL-3 75W or 80W

30 ~ 35 mm (1.18 ~ 1.38 in)/100 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

250 cm³

GL-3 75W or 80W

8ES-47578-00

30 ~ 35 mm/100 N (10 kg)

TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS DE LA MISE AU POINT

8HA-77762-R0

<

1176 N

<

147 N

8HF-2817S-00

7

8

9 PZ50MT

10 PZ50MP 11 PZ50MP

6

14

8GP-2156A-10

RPZ50M

58.8 kW 263 kg

8GR-2156A-10

RPZ50MP

58.8 kW 305 kg

8AC-2817L-00

YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN

2012

8JF-2818P-R0

14 15

16

13 PZ50MT

13 PZ50MP

12

Location of the important labels

15

Safety information

ESU10193

As the vehicle’s owner, you are responsible
for the safe and proper operation of your
snowmobile. 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 you operate your snowmobile

● Read the Owner’s Manual and all labels.

Become familiar with all of the operating
controls and their function. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func­tion you do not understand.

● Wear protective clothing. Wear an ap-

proved 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.

creases the possibility of an accident or
equipment damage. See page 45 for a list
of pre-operation checks.

● 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.

While using your snowmobile

● 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.

● PZ50RT, PZ50GT and PZ50MT are de-

signed to carry the OPERATOR ONLY.
Passengers are prohibited. Carrying a pas­senger can cause loss of control.

● Do not operate the snowmobile after or

while drinking alcohol or taking drugs. Your
ability to operate the snowmobile is re­duced by the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Prepare your snowmobile

● Perform the pre-operation checks each

time you use the vehicle to make sure it is
in safe operating condition. Failure to in­spect or maintain the vehicle properly in-

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● 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.

● 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.

Safety information

● 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.

● Many surfaces such as ice and hardpacked

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.

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

All engine exhaust contains carbon monox­ide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness,
nausea, confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless,
tasteless gas which may be present even if
you do not see or smell any engine exhaust.
Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect
rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and
be unable to save yourself. Also, deadly lev­els of carbon monoxide can linger for hours or
days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. If
you experience any symptoms of carbon
monoxide poisoning, leave the area immedi­ately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL
TREATMENT.

● Do not run the engine indoors. Even if you

try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or
open windows and doors, carbon monoxide
can rapidly reach dangerous levels.

● Do not run the engine in poorly ventilated or

partially enclosed areas such as barns, ga­rages, or carports.

● Do not run the engine outdoors where en-

gine exhaust can be drawn into a building
through openings such as windows and
doors.

Genuine Yamaha Accessories

Choosing accessories for your snowmobile is
an important decision. Genuine Yamaha Ac­cessories, which are available only from a
Yamaha dealer, have been designed, tested,
and approved by Yamaha for use on your
snowmobile. Many companies with no con­nection to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac­cessories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a position
to test the products that these aftermarket
companies produce. Therefore, Yamaha can
neither endorse nor recommend the use of
accessories not sold by Yamaha or modifica­tions not specifically recommended by
Yamaha, even if sold and installed by a
Yamaha dealer.

Maintenance and storage

● When laying the snowmobile on its side for

maintenance, use a suitable stand to keep
it in a stable and level position.

● Do not leave the snowmobile on its left side

for an extended period of time. Fuel may
leak out from the fuel breather hose.

● 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.

● Modifications made to the snowmobile not

approved by Yamaha, or the removal of
original equipment may render your snow­mobile unsafe for use, which may cause se­vere personal injury. Modifications may
also make the snowmobile illegal to use.

● 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,

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Safety information

clothes dryers, and the like. Allow the en­gine to cool off before storing the snowmo­bile in an enclosed space.

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PZ50GT PZ50VT/PZ50MP

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Description

1. Storage pouch

2. Tool kit

3. Air filter

4. Oil filler cap

5. Battery

6. Main fuse

7. Fuse box

8. Coolant reservoir

9. V-belt holder (PZ50VT / PZ50MP)

10. Strap (PZ50MT)

11. Passenger grip warmer switch [PZ50VT /

PZ50MP (CAN)]

12. Backrest (PZ50VT / PZ50MP)

13. Rear carrier (PZ50VT / PZ50MP)

14. Tail/brake light

15. Tow hitch [PZ50VT (CAN) / PZ50MP

(CAN)(RUS)]

16. Tow hitch bracket [PZ50VT (FIN)(SWE) /
PZ50MP (FIN)(SWE)]

17. Slide rail suspension

18. Drive track

19. Idle adjusting screw

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Description

TIP

PZ50RT/PZ50GT/PZ50MT PZ50VT/PZ50MP

1. Brake lever

2. Parking brake lever

3. Grip/thumb warmer adjusting switch

4. Headlight beam switch

5. Multi-function meter unit

6. Engine stop switch

● The snowmobile you have purchased may differ slightly from those shown in the figures of

7. Throttle lever

8. Shroud latch (PZ50VT / PZ50MP)

9. Main switch

10. Auxiliary DC jack (PZ50VT / PZ50MP)

this manual.

● Design and specifications are subjected to change without notice.

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Control functions

TIP

WARNING

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Main switch

The main switch controls the ignition and
lighting systems. The various positions are
described below.

1. Off

2. On

3. Start

Off

The ignition circuit is switched off.
The key can be removed only in this position.

On

The ignition circuit is switched on.

Start

The starting circuit is switched on.
The starter motor cranks the engine.

NOTICE: Release the switch immediately
after the engine starts.

The headlights and taillight come on after the
engine is started.

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Throttle lever

Once the engine is running cleanly, squeez­ing the throttle lever will increase the engine
speed and cause engagement of the drive
train. 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.

1. Throttle lever

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

EWS00041

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. Continuing to operate with a mal­function could cause loss of control or
damage.

If the throttle valves or throttle cable malfunc­tions during operation, the T.O.R.S. will be ac­tivated when the throttle lever is released.
The T.O.R.S. is designed to override the fuel
injection and limit the engine speed to less
than the clutch engagement speed if the throt­tle valves fail to return to the idle position
when the throttle lever is released. (See page
94 for the clutch engagement speed.)

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Control functions

TIP

2
3

4

5678

9

10

1

11

Malfunc-

tion

T. O. R . S .

will be ac-

tivated.

Throttle
lever

Throttle
valve

T.O. R.S.

Idling Riding

Released Squeezed Released

Closed Open Open

Engine

runs

properly.

Engine

runs

properly.

If the T.O.R.S. is activated, the warning light
and engine trouble warning indicator will
flash, and the two-digit code “84” will flash in
the meter display. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system as soon as
possible.

● indicator lights (which show high beam, low

coolant temperature, transmission position,
and knock control system conditions)

● a warning light (which shows warnings to-

gether with the warning indicators)

● a fuel meter (which shows the fuel remain-

ing in the fuel tank)

● a grip/thumb warmer level indicator (which

shows the grip warmer or the thumb warm-

er level)
When the key is turned to the on position, the
warning light, the low coolant temperature in­dicator light, the knock control system indica­tor light, the drive indicator light, the reverse
indicator light, and all segments of the meter
display come on and go off.
The grip warmer level is initially displayed for
5 seconds, then the display switches to the
fuel meter.

1. Warning light “ ”

2. Engine trouble warning indicator “ ”

3. Two-digit code “84”

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Multi-function meter unit

The multi-function meter unit is equipped with
the following:

● a digital speedometer

● an odometer

● a tripmeter (which shows the distance trav-

eled since it was last set to zero)

● an engine speed meter (which shows the

engine speed; not for use while riding)

● warning indicators (which show engine

trouble, coolant temperature, fuel level, oil
level, and oil pressure warnings)

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1. Meter display

2. Drive indicator light “ ”

3. Reverse indicator light “ ”

4. Drive select switch

5. Knock control system indicator light “ ”

6. High beam indicator light “ ”

7. Low coolant temperature indicator
light “ ”

8. Warning light “ ”

9. “RESET” button

10. “SELECT” button

11. Warning indicators