getting the sled ready for winter

[abj87]

Hey guys this is my first time getting my 03 rx1 (3000miles) ready for winter.

What kind of maintaince and/or inspections i should perform before i start riding for the winter.

What i have so far:

Check oil (changed last spring)
Change case case oil?
Fresh fuel?

 

[Yooper_Bob]

Definitely change the chain case oil each year.

Fuel....did ya' put in stabilizer last fall? If not, then drain it out and replace with fresh.

Also:

- grease all suspension (front & rear) points

- check track clips (look for rusted/broken/missing)

- check carbides and ski bottoms

- charge battery

- check coolant level.

- new plugs (when was the last time they were changed?)

- check belt (look for cracks or missing chunks)

- inspect all wheel bearings...make sure they spin freely.

- do a thorough visual inspection for any missing/loose nuts or bolts.

- be sure to sit on the sled with your helmet on and make lots of "zoom...zoom" noises...preferably with the garage door up, so the neighbors can see 'ya!

 

[abj87]

thanks yama_yooper for the detailed list i don't want to have any break downs this winter.

I'm also going to do the jackshaft bearing mentioned in the other thread.