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First let me say that I am mechanically inclined but have barely any experience with sleds. I bought a couple of used sleds this past year and have a couple of questions for those who have the appropriate experience. Manuals did not come with the sleds and I am learning as I go.
First question for today; there is a large headed nut/bolt, in the top of the chain case, that also has a cotter key in it. I am guessing it is used for an adjustment of some sort for tension on the chain. Is this correct, if so, how is proper tension determined? If not, what is this cotter keyed nut/bolt for?
Second question; how do you know if your sled clutch is adjusted correctly. Are there links to some sort of chart for comparison of speed and rpm comparisons? If your rpm's are running high for the speed you are pushing, how are the adjustments made to the clutch to tweak things? Is there a website that talks someone through it t he first time.
Third question; how do you replace the drive belt? Should have figured this one out before we ventured into the mountains. Guess I got lucky this year...
Websites discussing these issues would be a big help. Pictures are even better If there is a good site for publications I would also apprecitae that information.
A big thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
Chaos
USMC Retired
First question for today; there is a large headed nut/bolt, in the top of the chain case, that also has a cotter key in it. I am guessing it is used for an adjustment of some sort for tension on the chain. Is this correct, if so, how is proper tension determined? If not, what is this cotter keyed nut/bolt for?
Second question; how do you know if your sled clutch is adjusted correctly. Are there links to some sort of chart for comparison of speed and rpm comparisons? If your rpm's are running high for the speed you are pushing, how are the adjustments made to the clutch to tweak things? Is there a website that talks someone through it t he first time.
Third question; how do you replace the drive belt? Should have figured this one out before we ventured into the mountains. Guess I got lucky this year...
Websites discussing these issues would be a big help. Pictures are even better If there is a good site for publications I would also apprecitae that information.
A big thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
Chaos
USMC Retired