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just bought 2002 rmk 700

travydog

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I just bought a 2002 700 rmk 144. I was wondering if anything i need to keep a eye on or check when i go pick it up? Those were the edge chasis right? I have had 98,99,00 rmks but not a 2002. Any info would be apreciated. thanks
 
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X2 on the bearing. Also, do the standard look overs greasing, etc....including cleaning the power valves. Motor is awful when they stick. I find that saw blade cleaner and careful use of a razor blade works great! Also check the O Ring on the head where the coolant comes in...I have had a few of those leak (easy and cheap fix). The only other thing to look at, depending on the mileage and use, is the water pump belt. Don't want to loose one of those out in the deep and these big blocks did loose them once in a while...

The trailing arms will rattle and the brake will make a horrible sound when off the gas, not sure why so bad with the EDGE models, but that is normal. Does freak you out if you aren't used to it though...

Otherwise, this is a pretty solid sled. Hope you enjoy it!:face-icon-small-hap
 
x2 on the power valves. amazing how crappy those can make the things run if not clean. another thing i thought id throw in is check your pull cord.. sounds dumb but they came out at a funky angle on these that rubs those things down to nothin faster then any other sled ive owned. sucks when something that stupid can stop ya from ridin. other then that what theyve said and all the basic stuff for any other sled, grease her up, track tension, chaincase lube. and id invest in ice scratchers if it doesnt already have it, these need em.
 
Grab the drive clutch and shake the sled to see if you have any movement. Inspect down the spark plug hole with a light for piston burn and coloring. Look for grease around all of the xerxes fittings. Inspect the tunnel behind the black trim plates for the cracks that are forming there. Inspect the tunnel below the toe pads for the cracks that occur there. Inspect the steering column for the cracks that form there. Inspect the engine mounts by lifting up on the front of the engine. These need replacing on a seasonal basis and should be double nutted. Note how many pulls it takes when it has not been started for a week. If more than 5 then you need to rebuild the fuel pump. Inspect the reed valves for seal. Inspect your pto side torque stop to make sure the stop has not disintegrated due to pounding or to heat, and keep that gap tight. Inspect the slide rail bolt in front of the front idler wheel as these come loose real often. Inspect the rear idlers wheels as those bearings need replacement more often than the others. Loosen the track up and see how easy or how difficult it spins. Inspect the chaincase gears for assymetrical wearing. If the sled has more than 3000 miles and the seller is the original owner and is proud that he never had to do a thing to it, you are going to have to replace every bearing on the sled, gears, repair cracked tunnels, beef up steering column, replace engine mounts, rebuild the fuel pump, replace the grommets at each end of all shocks. That is why you are not paying the same price as if it was new.
 
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