05/03/2019
It's been so much fun working with Bret Rasmussen and Ski-Doo that we decided to start a new series! This is Tech Tips Rasmussen Style! Bret has a wealth of knowledge from his extensive time in the industry and he's sharing it all! From mechanical tips and tricks, snowmobile setup, and gear reviews we'll have all the beta to keep you riding like the pros! Here's Episode 1 - How To Prepare You Ski-Doo Snowmobile For Summer Storage. Check it out!
How To Prepare Your Ski-Doo Snowmobile For Summer Storage
Welcome to Tech Tips Rasmussen Style, a new series all about the equipment! This is Episode 1 and we'll be guiding you through the process we use to prepare our snowmobiles for summer storage.
Hey Folks! I’m Bret Rasmussen and I’d like to welcome you to a new series all about the equipment! This is Tech Tips, Rasmussen Style! I’ll be guiding you through tons of valuable gear guides and tech tips, all the equipment I use and all the ways I setup my gear to get the most out of each ride!
This is episode one, and we’re going into the details on how to prepare your snowmobile for summer storage.
I’m here with Aaron Roesler, one of our Ride Rasmussen Style instructors. Hey Aaron, what supplies will we need to complete this task?
Transcript:
We need the following XPS products:
Fuel stabilizer
Brake fluid
Pre-mixed antifreeze/coolant
Synthetic chaincase oil
Anti-corrosion lubricant
Spray cleaner and polish
low temperature grease
Also:
A grease gun
A shop rag
Basic car washing supplies
3-4 2x4 blocks cut to 18”
And, one gallon of ethanol-free premium gas
Now that we have all our supplies, there are twelve steps we need to complete. This will take some time, so I suggest setting aside an hour or two before beginning.
Step one, lubricate the rear suspension at the three Zerk fittings.
Step two, remove brake lever pivot bolt and l**e with the low-temperature grease, and reinstall.
Step three: top off the following fluids:
Using the brake fluid, bring the level in the master cylinder reservoir to the full mark.
With the pre-mixed antifreeze, top off the fluid in the coolant reservoir.
Top off the injection oil reservoir with the 2 stroke full-synthetic oil.
Step four, drain the chaincase by removing the drain plug from the bottom of the chaincase and catch it in a drain pan. Install the drain plug and remove the lower check level plug and the upper filler plug. Add synthetic chaincase oil until it flows from the lower check level plug. Reinstall the filler and check level plugs.
Step five, now we’re going to stabilize the fuel. Fill a gas can with 1 gallon of fresh 91 octane fuel. Determine the amount of fuel left in the snowmobile tank. You can do this by starting the engine and reading the fuel display bars. The Summit X holds approximately 9.5 gallons. Estimate the number of gallons of fuel remaining in the sled. Add one extra gallon to account for the fresh gallon you’re going to add to it. (For example two gallons left in the sled, plus the one in the can equals three). Now add enough XPS fuel stabilizer to the fresh gallon to treat the total amount of fuel. Pour the mixed fuel and stabilizer into the snowmobile tank.
Step six, we’re going to fog the engine using the following steps.
Place your sled outside, or in a well ventilated area.
Start the engine and let it run at idle until the coolant temperature warms up to about 3 or 4 bars on the display. Or, until you can feel warm coolant running through the top of the tunnel.
Cycle through the modes, stopping at the odometer.
While holding down the mode button, rapidly toggle the headlamp switch from High to Low beam until the gauge display reads “Press/Hold Button For Oil Injection.”
Release, then press and hold the mode button one more time for 3 seconds.
When the gauge reads “Oil,” release the mode button and wait for the engine fogging to complete. This takes about 60 seconds, during which the engine will rev up to about 1600 RPM. Let the process complete interruption-free. At the end of the process the engine will automatically shut off. Once you’re done fogging the engine, it’s recommended not to run it again until next winter.
Step seven, once your engine is fogged, remove the drive belt, clean it with soap and water, and store on a flat surface.
Step eight, wipe down all metallic surfaces under the hood with XPS anti-corrosive lubricant.
Step nine, wash your sled with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion from salt deposits.
Step ten, put a protective coat of XPS spray cleaner and polish on the hood and other painted surfaces.
Step eleven, wheel or lift your sled into it’s summer storage location. Once it’s in place, we want to raise the track off the ground to keep the paddles from forming to the surface below. I’m using 2x4 blocks cut to 18 inches. Use blocks, rollers or a snowmobile lift to keep the rubber track off the ground.
Step twelve, now cap the muffler opening to keep debris and rodents out.
Step thirteen, the last things is to store your sled in a shaded and cool environment. Or, if you must store it outside, make sure to use a quality cover that is well secured.
Ok Aaron, that’s it for the summer storage process. Folks, for some of you this may be more work than you want to do by yourself, or may not work for you for whatever reason. We’d encourage those of you that may not have the time or resources to still complete this process. Ski-Doo has an excellent network of dealers that are fully qualified to do the summer storage work for you at a reasonable rate. Completing this process each year ensures many years of top performance out of your sled.
Thanks for watching Rasmussen Tech Tips! Stay tuned for more episodes on sled maintenance and setup. If you find these videos helpful please hit that subscribe button, leave us a comment, or share this with your friends. Until next time!
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