Starting an Apex with a "Pull Strap"

[Apex2006]

Always wondered if the Apex can be started with a pull strap. I tried it tonight and it was easier than I thought!! Attached video clip.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7q9yT5xVy8

 

[attakmod]

Man that is easy.

 

[jamesc]

what did you use for a strap and what do the ends look like? thanks

 

[Mooseman]

Now the real question... was it warm or stone cold? (I say warm). Although I've seen the video with the Phazer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3bUASfVCA , that is pretty good for yanking a 4 banger. We should all try it BEFORE we get stranded and carry a similar strap in out tool kits.

 

[Super Sled]

Always wondered if the Apex can be started with a pull strap. I tried it tonight and it was easier than I thought!! Attached video clip.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7q9yT5xVy8

Was the engine warmed up, or just same temp as garage?

What kind of strap was that? I guess everyone should get one of those to keep with their tool kit. Nice tip btw!!!!!!

 

[Vincenthdfan]

Funny timing that you just posted this video.

A Ski Doo rider buddy of mine that I was boondocking up in the mountains with yesterday looked over at me when we were takin a break and asked "Does that thing have a back up pull start like mine?".

I said no...but Im sure I could pull start it with a strap wrapped around the clutch if I had to.

He just shook his head and said...hmm (kind of like he didnt believe it could be done).

I would like for him to see this video...the smart #*$&@, lol.

I should have told him the same strap I could hypothetically start my sled with would be the one I carry to tow sleds like yours out with!!

 

[jamesc]

i was thinking the three cylinder (and certainly carbureted 3) would be harder to do this with, longer stroke and 25% less cylinders firing. i figured it might be an alternative to jumpers which are worthless if the starting system takes a crap.

 

[Crewchief47]

Added to Misc. section of FAQ sticky.

 

[breakinbarrs]

I experienced the sinking feeling this past weekend. Starter relay gave up the ghost suddenly, sled was warm. Wrapped the fabric end of a ratchet around the clutch three times,it fired up faster then I could completely unwind the strap. I did not think it would be that easy. I dont believe a dead cold motor would be that easy say at minus 10F.

 

[shadow44]

It's nice to know it could be done if you had to.

 

[quebecmoutainrider]

its going to be really cold here this weekend..I shall try and start it when its been out all night...I sure my kid could do it cold..lol..

 

[FrostyNutz]

Awesome ! I thought it would take a lot more effort than that .

<<<---- Takes emerg. rip cord from Rev tool kit and adds it to Apex toolkit .

 

[ViperTurboPete]

This just happened to me on my 600 etec Renegade work sled on Monday. The start button would not engage and I was in the middle of nowhere. I just wrapped the pull cord (supplied) around the clutch and it fired up. It turns out a relay just went on it.

Anyway, I always wondered if my 4 strokes would start like that, especially my carbed RX. The sleds seem so hard to turn over just by turning the clutch.

I am also very interested in the strap used in the video.

 

[Mtn-Track]

Good idea to try it before you really need it. I need to do some looking as I'm pretty sure that at least one of my Yami sleds came with a strap in the tool kit when I bought it (all were new from the dealer).......

EDIT: I dug into my sled tool kits and it's my '05 Viper that came with a starting strap.

 

[Apex2006]

Now the real question... was it warm or stone cold? (I say warm). Although I've seen the video with the Phazer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E3bUASfVCA , that is pretty good for yanking a 4 banger. We should all try it BEFORE we get stranded and carry a similar strap in out tool kits.

It was not stone cold because I rode it after I installed a new belt. I tried it again this morning at 18 degrees F and was able to start it again, but it required two attempts. The colder it gets the harder it will be to start, but at least I know I can do it if necessary. I will post a pic of the strap in a few minutes......