Proper sled maintenance is always important, but for those of you who plan to ride in out-of-state locations like Canada and Maine — sled care is even more critical to avoid a breakdown.
And it’s important to remember that sled maintenance is a year-round concern for safety, reliability and sled life. Be sure to do, or have the following done:
Getting Ready for Winter (Full Service)
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Clean the clutches, carbs ( if not fuel injected ) and exhaust valves
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Check belt tension and adjust if needed
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Change the oil in the chain case and check the gears
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Change fuel filter if the sled has a fuel filter
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Grease the sled
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Check track tension and alignment
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Check ski alignment and skags
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Check hyfax, lights, hand warmers and thumb warmer
During the Season
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Keep belt tension adjusted
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Check track tension
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Check skegs and hyfax
Post Season Care
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Put stabil in the gas and run the sled to get it through the lines
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Fill the gas tank to avoid condensation
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Fog the engine
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Grease the sled
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Disconnect the battery and hook the battery to a battery tender
