Fogging Cylinders

[ICB]

I have a new to me 07 summit 800 151, took it out last sat. and let me just say awesome!
My question is for storing it this summer. I am curious about fogging the cylinders. Good, bad or ? and how to go 'bout doing it?
Thanks in advance for your input, and kudo's for an excellent forum.

Bart

 

[bigmac83]

I have a new to me 07 summit 800 151, took it out last sat. and let me just say awesome!
My question is for storing it this summer. I am curious about fogging the cylinders. Good, bad or ? and how to go 'bout doing it?
Thanks in advance for your input, and kudo's for an excellent forum.

Bart

I would definately recommend fogging the cylinders for sure. As far as how to go about doing it, it's easy peezy. Just buy a can of engine fogger which you can get at most auto stores and it's not too expensive Just spray a 3 or 4 second shot into each cylinder then roll the motor over a few times to spread the oil around (just roll it over nice and slow, not like you're trying to start it.) When I get mine out of storage I usually run the sled for a few miles and change the plugs.

Also, when you put your sled away make sure you add some fuel stabilizer to your gas. Once you've added the stabilizer make sure you run your sled for a few minutes so the stabilizer gets into the carbs. If you do this you won't have to fight gummed up carbeurators next year. I would also recommend storing your sled with the track off the ground. This will save your lugs in the long run.

Hope this helps. Let's hope summer isn't too long

 

[onlyrotax]

more fogging

Fogging the cylinders is great but if you really want to protect your motor you should fog it from the bottom up. If you live where the humidity is high this could save you from losing a crankshaft over the summer. Remove the airbox and warm the engine to operating temp, spray the fogging oil in each carb for a second or two at a time until it actually kills the engine and then put some in each spark plug hole and turn the engine over slowly. This should coat your crank and rod bearings with oil and also protect your cylinders and rings from rust. It may take a few extra pulls on the rope next fall to get it running or maybe a new set of plugs but it is worth the peace of mind.

 

[Pit Crew]

combine both of the above, stabilizer in the tank, start the sled,fog till it quits, fog both cylinders, turn over a few revolutions. mine has always started within 10 pulls in the fall. it is also a good idea to store it with a full tank of fuel to avoid condensation.

 

[BC-XP]

buy 2 cans, then you can fog thru both carbs at same time.

 

[High Voltage]

I take off the air box,give both carbs a couple seconds shot .Shut her down smoking ,and the cylinders should be good for summer as well as the crank.
I try getting all the fuel out,and stable what is left.I then dump the bowls,because its going to evaporate out anyway and leave a film or grow green. Anyway this works for me with no problems in the fall.

 

[Zoomie]

I don't fog because of the difficulty of starting the engine in the fall. So I just make sure I start my sleds once or twice a month. I do add fuel stabalizer to a full tank of fuel, change the chaincase oil, ensure the sleds are covered with tarps, and put a 2x4 stud stuck between the lugs to keep the track elevated.

Make sure you keep the sun off of your ski's, the UV rays will turn your ski's hard and make them brittle over time ...for those who keep a sled for more than one or two seasons.