American Snowmobiler – October 2019

October 2019 • 43

the

springs,

don’t pull

the bolts out

unless you have

the correct tools!

Replace the springs with

what came out of it, if it was

running well the previous year, no need

to reinvent the wheel. Reassemble the

clutches and reinstall. Inspect the belt

for excessive wear, flat spots, and any

other signs of damage and replace if nec-

essary. Set the belt deflection at this

time to the manufacturer’s recommenda-

tion.

While the panels and hood are off,

and the exhaust system is out, I service

the chain case. Most sleds are equipped

with a drain plug on the chain case, but

at the beginning of the year, I like to

remove the cover and inspect the inter-

nals of the chain case. Visually inspect

the chain for broken links, which are

very easy to spot. Check the chain ten-

sioner for excessive wear and roll the

4

A LITTLE

EFFORT GOES

A LONG WAY

What could be

a little tedious,

makes a world

of difference

in the fresh-

feel of your

sleepy sled.

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