Maintenance

Should a Snowmobile Clutch Be Lubricated?
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Should a Snowmobile Clutch Be Lubricated?

Snowmobiles are practical and adventurous modes of transportation. However, people are often confused about how snowmobiles work and how to maintain them. New snowmobile owners often ask whether lubricant should be applied to the clutch or not.  A snowmobile clutch should not be lubricated. The clutch in a snowmobile is a dry clutch, meaning that…

Explained: The Costs of Rebuilding a Snowmobile Engine
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Explained: The Costs of Rebuilding a Snowmobile Engine

There’s no better way to keep yourself outdoors and active throughout the winter than diving into a hobby like snowmobiling. Unfortunately, snowmobiles occasionally have repair costs that you’ll have to factor in. If things go south, how much would it cost to rebuild a snowmobile engine? The cost of rebuilding a snowmobile engine goes from…

Can You Remove Studs From a Snowmobile’s Track?
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Can You Remove Studs From a Snowmobile’s Track?

Snowmobiles are fun to experience for everyone. However, certain weather conditions such as packed or hard snow require add-ons like studs for a smooth ride. Fortunately, studs are not always necessary to have on a snowmobile. You can easily remove studs from a snowmobile track while keeping the track intact. Unless desired, it is not…

Here’s Why Your Snowmobile Keeps Fouling Plugs
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Here’s Why Your Snowmobile Keeps Fouling Plugs

When your snowmobile has been running well, and then it suddenly starts to sputter and die, the plugs are most likely the problem. When you pull out the plugs and notice it’s black, it’s fouled. Fouling plugs occur in all automobiles, but they’re more common in two-stroke older model snowmobiles.  Your snowmobile keeps fouling plugs…

Snowmobile Without Spark? 7 Things To Look
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Snowmobile Without Spark? 7 Things To Look

Snowmobiling is an exhilarating way of getting around on the snow or exploring beautiful winter destinations. So it can be a huge disappointment when your snowmobile engine has no spark. A snowmobile won’t spark if the electrical system isn’t functioning correctly. The electrical system includes the battery, alternator, ignition coils, spark plugs, and wiring. If…

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Can A Snowmobile Engine Run Backwards?

A vehicle that can maneuver in the snow is ideal and essential for any upcoming snow-related trip. However, can a snowmobile engine run backwards? You can run a snowmobile engine backwards. Mountain snowmobiles have a two-stroke engine that allows for faster and more agile performances while still keeping the overall snow vehicle lightweight, allowing you…

Do Snowmobiles Have Alternators?
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Do Snowmobiles Have Alternators?

There are many different motorized vehicles out there with similarities and differences. It is important to have some basic understanding of how each of your vehicles works. If your snowmobile develops problems, it’s helpful to have the knowledge to get it moving again. So do snowmobiles have alternators?  Snowmobiles do have alternators. The electrical system…