LIT-12618-SM-00 is the part number to look for when the sled is a 1997 V Max 600 XT, code VX600XTA.
Yamaha kept one manual for five model years, 1997 through 2001, and for a long roster that includes the SX 500R, SX 600R, SX 700R, V Max 500, 500 XT, the 500 XTC and its electric-start, reverse and Deluxe forms, V Max 600, 600 SX, 600 XTC, 600 XTC (Elec. Start), 600 XTR (Elec. Start + Reverse), V Max 700, 700 SX, VENTURE 500 and VENTURE 600.
Approach it the way a dealer would: locate the system, then the model column. The procedures, clearances, torque values, wiring diagrams and troubleshooting charts are Yamaha's own. Fuel and ignition settings for VX600XTA are listed with the year they belong to.
