Snowmobile belts last about 1,000-3,000 miles depending on many factors. These are typically the quality of the belt, the riding conditions, the sled’s performance, and the clutch...
Category: Maintenance
What is the Tunnel on a Snowmobile? [Repair & Cleaning Tips]
The tunnel on a snowmobile is part of the chassis. It looks like a giant galvanized steel gutter, just upside down. Besides its important structural function, it also plays many other roles....
Simply put, the skid on a snowmobile is the rear suspension assembly. It’s a huge metal frame that is one of the most important structural components of every snowmobile. The skid contains...
The hyfax on a snowmobile is a pair of plastic strips on the bottom of the skid rails. The hyfax is designed to protect these aluminum rails from wear and tear. Without the hyfax, the track...
Darting on a snowmobile is when its skis constantly want to follow other ski’s ruts in the trails. This makes your sled dart side-to-side from one set of ruts to another. It’s not just...
The idler wheels on a snowmobile are part of the suspension system. The main purpose of idler wheels is to keep the track in line and reduce the friction on the hyfax. If you have to align...