HOW TO STORE A SNOWMOBILE WITH SEA FOAM

STORING A SNOWMOBILE PROPERLY

When winter comes to an end and your snowmobile slides to a stop after your last ride of the season, don’t shut it down and forget about it until the snow flies again.

If you want to keep your sled looking and running its best — if you want to get the most from your investment and ensure it lasts for many years without problems or costly repairs — it’s best to follow a few simple steps.

HOW TO TREAT YOUR FUEL WITH SEA FOAM FOR STORAGE

We recommend the following steps for fuel treatment:

Run your snowmobile until the fuel tank is nearly empty. Then, with the engine still running, add a full can of Sea Foam Motor Treatment to the tank and let it work into the fuel system. Sea Foam will keep the fuel you have in your tank stable while cleaning your fuel system and preventing the development of harmful deposits.

Pull the plugs and spray a shot of Sea Foam Spray through each hole to lubricate the cylinder cavities and keep them protected from corrosion. Then reinstall the plugs.

Follow these tips and you can put your sled away for the offseason worry free, and be ready to ride next winter.

how to store a SNOWMOBILE

Here are a few quick and easy tips for storing your sled.

CLEAN AND LUBE

Snowmobiles operate in a harsh environment, where moisture is always present, along with dirt, debris and often salt or other chemicals, depending on where you ride or trailer your sled. Left unchecked, it’s the perfect recipe for corrosion of mechanical parts and deterioration of your snowmobile’s finish.

In the spring, take the time to give your sled a thorough cleaning with a pressure washer and soap, as you might do for your car. For stubborn spots, try Sea Foam Bugs B Gone, a fast, effective cleaner that’s safe on your snowmobile’s surfaces.

Once clean and dry, grease the chassis per your manufacturer’s recommendations. You can also use a penetrating lubricant, like Sea Foam Deep Creep, on moving parts that don’t have grease zerks, such as A-arms. Deep Creep will both lubricate and protect critical moving parts from corrosion. Just be sure to keep any lubricant away from your clutch and drive belt.

To help keep your sled clean and corrosion free, store it under a cover in a dry building. Putting it up on dollies is a good extra step if wet floors are a concern.

OIL AND FUEL

If your snowmobile has a four-stroke engine, spring is a good time to change your oil and filter. Adding Sea Foam Motor Treatment to the crankcase (one ounce per quart of oil) before your last ride will help safely liquefy residues and deposits that can restrict oil flow and lubrication.

And most importantly, make sure your fuel is treated, as fuel problems are the top cause of hard starting or poor running seasonal machines. This is true for four strokes, two strokes, carbureted or fuel injected engines

How sea foam motor treatment protects your SNOWMOBILE during storage

Fuel issues are the #1 cause of engine problems after seasonal storage.
Fuel evaporation and the buildup of gum and varnish in carburetors and fuel lines can lead to problems like not starting, hard starting, or rough running.

Sea Foam Motor Treatment works to prevent the formation of harmful gum and varnish and adds protective lubricity to the entire fuel system during seasonal storage. Sea Foam also preserves ignition vapors and stabilizes fuel up to two years.
QUALITY OF PRODUCT
ALWAYS MY GO-TO ADDITIVE
“I have always been amazed how well this additive works ! I run it in my mowers , utvs , atvs, snowmobiles, boat etc ! Sea foam is the perfect storage additive. Sea foam has also brought back to running order the most stubborn of stored engines! love the stuff I always have it on hand.”
JOHN / SNOWMOBILE / OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST IN ILLINOIS
EFFECTIVENESS
WORKED GREAT IN MY SNOWMOBILE (2005 MODEL)!
“My snowmobile was sitting for almost 5 years and even after flushing the fuel lines and gas tank it did not run well after idling at low speeds for a long period of time. We used a can of seafoam and rode the vehicle hard and it cleared up any sputtering or hesitation.”
JEFF C / 2005 POLARIS FUSION / DO-IT-YOURSELFER IN NEW YORK
EFFECTIVENESS
WORKS GREAT
“I use it in all my garden tools, quads grand children’s snowmobile, quad, you name it. Keeps the gas fresh and the engines running well.”
Mr. Jim / SNOWMOBILE / DO IT YOURSELFER IN MICHIGAN
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