I forgot to summerize my sled - any suggestions?
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WorkHardPlayHrd
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What was the type of fuel you last ran in it? Pure, or ethanol.
Change out the gasoline and see if it'll start, not a full tank, just a couple of gallons of fresh gas. If it runs I would add Startron to the tank to get the stabilizer into the injectors. Next, I'd put the battery on a maintainer, if the batt is dead I'd try charging it. You'll also want an oil and filter change before the next snow season. If you haven't done this before, there are a lot of "how to's" on YouTube. Good luck, I hope she starts!
I'll add in, if ME< I would do a good once over on whole sled, as kinda of the point of summerizing is making sure all is good for the next season and IF anything is found, to repair/replace before snow falls, saving you down time!
so, I'b check bearings on all things, and also change the chain case fluid! and do a basic summerizing NOW, as for fuel, if non ethanol, I would just run it, or as others suggested, drian out what you can and use in a vehicle and add fresh NON ethanol
and add a battery maintainer to this sled , in today day and age, I think every battery on any thing that sits more than a few weeks, Needs one, that or disconnect it, as modern vehicles ALL suck power when parked like never before!
so, I'b check bearings on all things, and also change the chain case fluid! and do a basic summerizing NOW, as for fuel, if non ethanol, I would just run it, or as others suggested, drian out what you can and use in a vehicle and add fresh NON ethanol
and add a battery maintainer to this sled , in today day and age, I think every battery on any thing that sits more than a few weeks, Needs one, that or disconnect it, as modern vehicles ALL suck power when parked like never before!
As mentioned, if you used NON-Oxygenated fuel, fire it up and bring it up to full operating temperature, including all coolers. I keep a full tank of fuel all summer long, and start them every 2-3 weeks on low humidity days if possible.
If you can put it on a stand, or even just a 2x4 to roll the track, that is a plus to spin the chain case. No need to run them around the house, LOL!
Then summer maintenance, I'm not as familiar with the Ski-Doo's, but any bearing should be checked, as if you put it away wet, and there was any water in the bearing, they won't look too good by now.
If you can put it on a stand, or even just a 2x4 to roll the track, that is a plus to spin the chain case. No need to run them around the house, LOL!
Then summer maintenance, I'm not as familiar with the Ski-Doo's, but any bearing should be checked, as if you put it away wet, and there was any water in the bearing, they won't look too good by now.
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2011? Trade it for a new leftover 2020. Problem solved.
How does a guy with the name "garageguy" not have his sled in the garage? Or in some sort of shelter????
Were these premix sleds? Did you forget to put the gas cap back on the ricer? Cause if it caused a problem in your daily driver it for sure woulda raised heck in your sled!! What kinda garbage gas you running?
Just go out and start it .
That motor will run on 3 yr old gas just fine let alone 6 mo old gas
just starting sled however does nothing for basic PM's that should be done season to season??
or doesn't help you prevent issue's by inspecting things good after a good bath ! more to keeping a sled running than good fuel and in winterizing motor!
just saying NO bash here!
or doesn't help you prevent issue's by inspecting things good after a good bath ! more to keeping a sled running than good fuel and in winterizing motor!
just saying NO bash here!
Go Fast or Go Home
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I agree with ezra----Start it and run it.
Been doing it for 60 years.
Don
Been doing it for 60 years.
Don