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13 Maintenance tips
13.1 Changing the oil
Change the oil in the engine in accordance with
recommendations from the engine owner`s manual.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the muffl er immediately after
the engine is stopped in order to avoid getting
burned.
13.2 Replacement of CVT belt
Turn off the engine. Lock the parking brake.
To replace the CVT belt, pull the belt off
the large pulley and then from the CVT (as per
picture below). Install the belt in the reverse order.
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Replace the CVT belt, if it`s worn out or its width is less
than 1.06 in (27 mm).
13.3
Checking the track tension
Before starting any movement check the condition and
tension of the track. Overtension leads to engine power loss and
causes overloads.
Place the SNOWDOG on a
fl
at surface. Measure the
distance between the side plate chassis and the track. It should
have a value of 0.4 – 0.8 in (10 – 20 mm).
13.4 Track
tensioning
Loosen the screws (1) on both sides of the rear mounting
shaft. Turn eccentric (2) to adjust the tensioner axis.
Check the track tension. Tighten the bolts.
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NOTE:
If the tracksled is regularly falling to one side,
increase the tension of the track on the same
side. On the opposite side, loosen the tension
of the track.
13.5
Suspension trolleys diagnostic
The three spring trolley may turn upside-down if SNOWDOG
is driven over obstacles such as logs, rocks, etc.
In this case SNOWDOG leans forward, looses power and
speed. Do not operate SNOWDOG if this happens. Return the
three spring trolley into proper position.
13.6 Checking the chain tension
It is necessary to remove the protection cover to check the
track tension or change the sprocket or chain. To do this, remove
the three screws (1) that hold the chain cover and remove the
cover. To install the cover do same steps in the reverse order.
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