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When raining or snowing, or the temperature is close to
32 °F or lower it is necessary to protect the Snowdog with
cover for the time of parking. Otherwise snow and water
can freeze on engine control levers and other parts of the
Snowdog which makes operating impossible.
In case the Snowdog was riding through water or wet snow
it is necessary to clear it from snow and ice, otherwise the
water can freeze and bind down the transmission resulting
in inability to move.
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Caution
The first 20 hours of operating the Snowdog are
needed for the engine and transmission to adjust.
During this period you should use Snowdog with
lowest possible load. Prolonged lugging may cause
transmission overload and Snowdog failure.
11 Maintenance
11.1 Before each trip
1. Clear snow and ice from the Snowdog.
The carburetor control levers and springs between
the engine and fuel tank should be cleaned
especially carefully.
2. Check the secure connection of the parts
and assemblies of the Snowdog and tighten
the screws if necessary. Check the parking brake.
3. Check the engine oil level.
4. Check the drive chain, lubricate if necessary.
5. Pay particular attention to handlebar mounting
and attachment of the hitch.
6. Ensure that the throttle lever moves easily and
returns to the starting position very quickly.
11.2 After each trip
1. Shut down the fuel valve.
2. Clean Snowdog from any snow and/or dirt.
3. Lube the chain with an aerosol chain spray.
4. Visually check the track tension.
5. Visually check the driver and driven shafts of the
CVT, clean out of dirt if necessary. Be sure to check
for plastic inserts (1) in CVT driver shaft. If plastic
inserts are missing or worn out — insert new ones .
6. Check the wear and condition of the sliders
and wheels.
11.3 After the first 5 hours of Snowdog operation
1. Lubricate the throttle and parking brake cables.
2. Lubricate the drive chain and sprockets with
an aerosol chain spray.
3. Adjust throttle and parking brake arms (free motion
should have a value of 0.19–0.27 in (5–7 mm).
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4. Adjust the chain tension.
5. Service the engine as specified in the engine
owner’s manual.
6. Visually check the track tension.
7. Change the engine oil.
11.4 After each 20 hours of Snowdog running
1. Lubricate the throttle and parking brake cables.
2. Lubricate the drive chain and sprockets
with an aerosol chain spray.
3. Adjust throttle and parking brake arms (free motion
should have a value of 0.19–0.27 in (5–7 mm).
4. Adjust the chain tension.
5. Check the track tension as described
in paragraph 11.2.
6. Change the engine oil.
7. Lubricate the bearings in supporting rollers
(if available).
8. Service the engine as specified in the operating
manual of the engine.
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Warning
• When operating under heavy duty conditions the
maintenance should be carried out more often.
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Heavy duty operating conditions include:
• Moving on deep loose snow (more than 16 inches
in depth);
• Moving at temperature below -13 and above 50 °F;
• Moving on wet snow and on snow containing
water;
• Moving on surfaces flooded by water;
• Moving on rocky terrain;
• Moving on snow crust which cannot withstand
the weight of the tracksled and sleds;
• Participation in races and competitions;
• Prolonged moving at low speed, “tightly strained”;
• Moving with a towed load more than 330 lbs;
• Moving on hard-surfaced roads;
• Moving on the mud;
• Moving on the sand;
• Prolonged moving uphill, downhill, or on slopes;
• Short trips with frequent stops.
11.5 Washing and cleaning
Before washing and cleaning, remove the cover if necessary.
Wash cover, if necessary.
Do not use high pressure for washing, it may damage some
parts of Snowdog.
Snowdog should be washed with warm water and car
detergent. Thoroughly rinse the detergent.
Wash using a bucket with a sponge or small water pressure
hose. It is necessary to ensure that water is not suffused
in parts, connectors and switches, on the air filter and
muffler. Do not use petrol or other solvents to clean
Snowdog. Powertrain and chassis must be cleaned of twigs,
leaves and other contaminants. Remove stains of oil and
other fluids.
Start up and warm up the Snowdog after washing.
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Warning
Do not allow corrosive substances on the track,
such as gasoline, solvents, acids, etc.