Post by tilly on Mar 31, 2011 23:03:41 GMT -5
And so, the snowy winter is over. It is time to say goodbye to the prancing, skiing and sliding on the snow for the fun is no more. It is now time to park that old, trustworthy snowmobile, until next season again. But how do you properly keep a snowmobile in summer? Well, just like any vehicle, a snowmobile requires maintenance and care at all times. For all you know, the summer heat might cause cracks and the long period of not using it certainly might result to its deterioration, particularly with its batteries. Now you do not want much fuss in restoring your snowmobile when it is time for you to use it again, so read these tips on the proper way of storing this device.
Call your snowmobile dealer and seek maintenance service. Have it thoroughly checked if it has any problems in the engine and other parts. Maintenance check for your snowmobile should be done before and after use. This means to say that before hauling it out in the snow at the onset of winter, have someone fix it up. In the same way, just before you store it for the summer season give it a thorough run down by a professional mechanic to make sure it is in good condition all year round.
Run the engine while keeping it open. Stretch the cable on the oil pump so the engine stays unlocked the whole time. With this technique, the oil will seep through the engine, thus lubricating it well. And since the engine is running, the motion caused by its vibration allows the oil to scatter in all the interior parts of the engine. The result is thorough lubrication on the whole engine part of the snowmobile. Keep the engine going for about 15 minutes before shutting it down to full halt.
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Wash the snowmobile with warm soapy water. With the use of a sponge, remove the grime, salt, acids and other elements that may have clung to it during your snow trysts. Rinse well to wash down the soap and cleaning solutions. Wipe the engine and shocks with a clean piece of wool. You may moisten the wool with a small amount of oil to provide lubrication.
Take out the spark plugs to get them ready for storing. Place cycle oil (about a tablespoon in amount) into the cylinders. Tug the recoil start rope repeatedly and then replace the spark plugs. With this method, you will be assured that rust will not build up during the entire storage time.
Inspect the snowmobile and see if there are broken parts. Before storing your snowmobile, make sure broken parts are mended and missing components such as bolts and covers are replaced. Repaint the scratches and repair busted sections. Consult the user’s manual before doing any job on your snowmobile.
Drain the gas tank and check the batteries. However with the use of fuel preservative fluid, you may keep the gas in the tank while snowmobile is in storage.
Store the snowmobile in a cool and dry area. It could be in your garage or any covered area where it is safe from animals and pests. Cover all the openings with pieces of cloth. Drape a waterproof cover on the snowmobile to protect it from the sun’s heat and dust blown by the summer wind.
During the time that the snowmobile is in storage, give it random checks to make sure the covers are intact and no parts are broken or taken out by playful kids or naughty pranksters.
Call your snowmobile dealer and seek maintenance service. Have it thoroughly checked if it has any problems in the engine and other parts. Maintenance check for your snowmobile should be done before and after use. This means to say that before hauling it out in the snow at the onset of winter, have someone fix it up. In the same way, just before you store it for the summer season give it a thorough run down by a professional mechanic to make sure it is in good condition all year round.
Run the engine while keeping it open. Stretch the cable on the oil pump so the engine stays unlocked the whole time. With this technique, the oil will seep through the engine, thus lubricating it well. And since the engine is running, the motion caused by its vibration allows the oil to scatter in all the interior parts of the engine. The result is thorough lubrication on the whole engine part of the snowmobile. Keep the engine going for about 15 minutes before shutting it down to full halt.
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Wash the snowmobile with warm soapy water. With the use of a sponge, remove the grime, salt, acids and other elements that may have clung to it during your snow trysts. Rinse well to wash down the soap and cleaning solutions. Wipe the engine and shocks with a clean piece of wool. You may moisten the wool with a small amount of oil to provide lubrication.
Take out the spark plugs to get them ready for storing. Place cycle oil (about a tablespoon in amount) into the cylinders. Tug the recoil start rope repeatedly and then replace the spark plugs. With this method, you will be assured that rust will not build up during the entire storage time.
Inspect the snowmobile and see if there are broken parts. Before storing your snowmobile, make sure broken parts are mended and missing components such as bolts and covers are replaced. Repaint the scratches and repair busted sections. Consult the user’s manual before doing any job on your snowmobile.
Drain the gas tank and check the batteries. However with the use of fuel preservative fluid, you may keep the gas in the tank while snowmobile is in storage.
Store the snowmobile in a cool and dry area. It could be in your garage or any covered area where it is safe from animals and pests. Cover all the openings with pieces of cloth. Drape a waterproof cover on the snowmobile to protect it from the sun’s heat and dust blown by the summer wind.
During the time that the snowmobile is in storage, give it random checks to make sure the covers are intact and no parts are broken or taken out by playful kids or naughty pranksters.
