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180class

180class

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Anybody here know much about snow mobiles? What does a guy have to do as far as maintenance after his sled feel through the ice and was completely submerged for about 30 minutes? We got it out and after removing the spark plugs and using the air compressor to blow out the cylinders, we got alot of water to blow out through the exhaust, and were able to finally get it started. We drained and replaced the oil in the chain case. Drained and replaced the gas and it fires right up, but I'm worried that there could be water in the motor still and I don't want it to freeze up on me while riding and crack the head. If I take it out, and run it for a while will the remaining water eventually run though the motor and evaporate? Does anybody know anything about Arctic Cats? It's a 2002 600. Is there anything else I should do?
 
hmmmm i was gonna ask if anyone knows how thick the ice is because i want to do some ice fishing. i guess your the man to ask.
 
Lance, I did something kinda similar, but with an ATV. I basically did everything that you did, but when I changed the engine oil, I ran it for about 4-5 hours, then changed it again. No problems at all.
 
That's kind of what I was thinking Nanny. I'll take it out for a few hours tonight and then flush it again. I think I'm fine. I guess I'll find out.
 
Everyone's fine. Here's the story. My father in law and I took the sleds out Saturday night, and with the snow now a solid sheet of ice, I wasn't able to make a corner on the trail. I'll admit I was going way to fast for the conditions. I was going about 50 mph and the corner kind of snuck up on me. I hit the brakes and turned the sled sidways. I knew I wasn't gonna make the turn, so it was either go down with the ship, or jump. I decided riding back on about 30 miles of trail soaked to the bone with negative temps didn't sound like much fun, so I bailed. I went one way and the sled went in and under. It was completely submerged in about 5' of water. Luckily, my father in law had a buddy in the area that came out with his truck and we pulled it out and was able to haul it back home. Lesson learned!
 
Just ride it out next time /forum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif Its only cold once you get out.=
I have seen many sleds sunk. I cant claim that I have ever sunk any; luckly.

Sounds like you did it correctly so far. It wont freeze while your riding it, maybe after you leave it sit in the yard. Make sure you dont have water in the headlight/taillight. Once your fluids have been replaced your set. I have seen people drag them out, take the plugs out, tip it on it side and crank it over. Put the plugs back in and away they go back across the water. Your seat is probably soggy and that wont dry for a long time. Might want to check your coolant if its a liquid; I would probably change it anyways.

Dean
 
put some isopropyl in with the gasoline, it is alcohol and takes the moisture out of the gas.. as long as u got most of the water out of the cylinders it should be ok
 
I did the same thing in 2001. I basically did what you did but also fogged the motor as if I were going to store it for the summer that is what the dealer told me to do. I also agree with the isopropal it does help take moisture out of the gas. I will say I rode the sled for two more years and never had any problems.
 
Oh guess I missed this:
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 180class</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Arctic Cats? It's a 2002 600. </div></div>

180class Dont you know... Cats dont like swimming:)

Dean
 
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