Model:
Phazer / Venture series snowmobiles
Model Variants Covered:
PHAZER, PHAZER GT, PHAZER MTX, PHAZER RTX, VENTURE LITE
Production Years Covered:
2011, 2012, 2013
Target Audience:
Trail riders, recreational owners, and professional snowmobile technicians
Positioning:
Lightweight mid-class 4-stroke snowmobiles suited to trail and entry mountain use
Key Advantage:
Yamaha Genesis 4-stroke engine reliability with low maintenance compared to 2-stroke rivals
Secondary Advantage:
Lightweight chassis design with predictable handling
Engine:
Genesis 80FI 4-stroke fuel injected twin
Chassis:
Lightweight Delta Box II platform
Variants:
Trail (GT, RTX), mountain (MTX), and 2-up touring (Venture Lite) configurations
Coverage Areas:
Transmission, suspension, wiring diagrams, technical data, fuel system, drive system, lubrication, maintenance, body, frame, electrical, steering, troubleshooting
Full Version:
Complete factory service manual, not a preview or partial copy
Manual Type:
Factory service repair manual
Delivery:
Instant high speed download
Compatibility:
All versions of Windows, Mac and Linux
Requirements:
Adobe PDF Reader
Total Pages:
N/A - not specified for this manual
Engine:
Complete engine removal, disassembly, inspection and rebuild
Fuel System:
Fuel injection components, fuel pump, throttle body, sensors
Transmission / Drive:
Primary and secondary clutch service, drive belt, chaincase
Suspension:
Front suspension, rear suspension, shock service and setup
Steering:
Steering system inspection, alignment and repair
Brakes:
Brake caliper, pad and hydraulic system service
Electrical:
Charging, ignition, starting and lighting systems
Body and Frame:
Body panel removal, frame inspection and repair
Maintenance:
Scheduled service procedures and specifications
Troubleshooting:
Symptom-based fault diagnosis charts
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete color wiring schematics
Lubrication:
Lubrication points and oil system service
Torque Specifications:
Factory torque values for fasteners throughout
Technical Data:
Full specifications and inspection limits
Detail Level:
Step-by-step factory procedures with exploded diagrams
Measurement Limits:
Wear limits and service tolerances for all components
Special Tools:
Required special tools identified in each procedure
Part Numbers:
Factory part references included where applicable
Exploded Views:
Illustrated component breakdowns for assembly
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
Yamaha Genesis 80FI 4-stroke twin, liquid cooled
Displacement:
Approximately 500 cc
Induction:
Electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Engine Options:
Single engine option across all variants
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle body
Fuel Type:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Oil System:
Dry sump, engine oil lubrication
Rated Output:
N/A - Yamaha does not publish exact horsepower figures
Standard Transmission:
YVCS continuously variable transmission (CVT) with primary and secondary clutches
Drive System:
Track drive via chaincase and driven sprocket
Features:
Fully automatic CVT operation, no shifting required
Drive Belt:
Replaceable drive belt with inspection and deflection procedures in manual
Wheelbase:
Approximately 121 inches (track), varies by variant
Track Length:
Varies by model - short track trail models vs longer MTX mountain track
Length:
N/A - varies by model variant, see manual specifications section
Curb Weight:
N/A - varies by variant; MTX/RTX versions lighter than touring models
Brakes:
Hydraulic disc brake on secondary (driven) clutch shaft
Handlebar Controls:
Engine kill switch and tether switch provision
Headlight:
Halogen headlight with high/low beam
Running Boards:
Extruded aluminum running boards with grippers
Chassis Design:
Rigid Delta Box II frame for impact protection
Windshield:
Sized per variant for rider protection
Crash Test Information:
N/A - snowmobiles are not subject to crash testing ratings
Display:
Analog gauge / digital multifunction meter with speedometer, tachometer and indicator lights
Fuel Gauge:
Low fuel warning indicator
Fuel Injection:
Electronic fuel injection for cold-start reliability and altitude adaptability
Exhaust:
4-stroke exhaust with EXUP-style valve system on some variants
Electric Start:
Standard electric start with recoil backup on some variants
Audio System:
N/A - not equipped from factory on these models
Engine Oil:
Change at regular intervals per factory schedule; break-in oil change after first ride period
Oil Filter:
Replace with each engine oil change
Drive Belt:
Inspect regularly, replace per wear or interval
Clutch Inspection:
Periodic primary and secondary clutch inspection and cleaning
Suspension:
Grease fittings and shock inspection at regular intervals
Engine Oil:
Yamalube 4-stroke snowmobile oil or API SF/SG equivalent per manual
Chaincase Oil:
SAE 80 gear oil per factory specification
Coolant:
High quality ethylene glycol antifreeze mixed with distilled water
Drive Belt:
Most frequent wear item; inspect for cracks and glazing
Slide Runners:
Track slide wear from trail use, replace as needed
Carbides/Skis:
Wear bar inspection and replacement
Brake Pads:
Periodic inspection and replacement
Manufacturer:
Yamaha Motor Company, founded 1955, Japan
Snowmobile Heritage:
Yamaha built snowmobiles since 1968 and pioneered production 4-stroke snowmobile power
Introduction:
Phazer introduced in the 1980s; revived in 2007 on the lightweight Genesis 4-stroke platform
2011-2013 Era:
Phazer GT (trail), MTX (mountain), RTX (trail performance), Venture Lite (2-up touring) variants
Production Location:
N/A - not specified for these model years
