The snow is melting, and the signs of spring are beginning to pop up. Unfortunately, this also means that our favorite season is ending! If you choose to take care or postseason maintenance on your machine, we recommend following these tips for a well-performing next year:
Clean your Snowmobile with a pressure washer
Cleaning your Snowmobile after a long season is essential in properly taking care of your machine. It’sIt’s recommended that you use a pressure washer to get rid of the stubborn dirt and grime of your Snowmobile.
Grease Up!
Grease is key to preventing rust, so make sure you grease up! You may also want to spray some WD-40 on your tie rods and skid arms for protection.
Make sure you use manufacturer-recommended grease for your Snowmobile’sSnowmobile’s components.
Battery Care
Some steps ensure its battery won’t go bad when stored away off-season. Remove any accessories like lights or other electronics if they aren’t needed each season and set them on a particular tender, so it charges without overcharging itself – this way, next year, all systems go when we need our ride again!
Inspect your Snowmobile
We know how you ride hard during the last season, so it is expected that some parts and accessories might be worn down. Have a complete inspection of all of your snowmobile parts, both internal and external.
Replace damaged parts before storage so that once the new season comes in, your ride could be mission ready in no time,
Have the oil and oil filter replaced before storing your Snowmobile.
Fill up the gas tank and add a stabilizer to keep it from going bad
Gas stored in your engine over the summer can lead to corrosion. If you want protection for that expensive hardware, adding a stabilizer will help prevent it! Snowmobile fogging also helps protect any metal parts against the same type of destruction caused by gas separation- including rod pins and cylinder walls, as well as crankshaft components like bolts.
We don’t want lousy fuel in our tank, don’t we?
Store it in a dry place where rodents and insects can’t get to it
This one is a no-brainer. Storing your Snowmobile would protect it from the elements like the sun, rain, and strong winds, as well as vermins that could destroy components of your Snowmobile.
If you don’t have any shed where you could store your Snowmobile, have a tarp to cover it from exposure.
Conclusion
If you have some extra time on your hands and want to avoid costly repairs, follow these simple steps to winterize your Snowmobile. By properly preparing your vehicle for storage, you can ensure it’s ready to hit the trails again next season. And if you need replacement parts or accessories for your Snowmobile, be sure to visit our website. We’veWe’ve got everything you need to keep your vehicle running smoothly throughout winter.
