How does reverse work on a Polaris snowmobile?
Electronic Reverse the engine rotation in conjunction with the computer that controls your snowmobile ignition system. When the user hits the reverse button it slows the motor to a near stop, and then does some magic with the spark plug timing, forcing the motor to flip to spinning in a reverse direction.
What is PERC reverse on a snowmobile?
PERC is Polaris electronic reverse. It stops the engine and restarts it in reverse direction. Its usually a great reverse system and adds very little weight.
How does a fan-cooled snowmobile work?
Fan-cooled snowmobile engines work in the same way as older ATV engines. Fan-cooled snowmobile engines have many little fins to pull the heat away. They also have a large fan that is stuck to the side of the engine. The role of this fan is to force cool air over the fins, which is how it dissipates the engine heat.
Do snowmobiles need snow to cool?
Liquid cooled snowmobiles need snow to cool them, this can also be an issue on hardpack trails. This is a non-issue with fan cooled snowmobiles. You would need a fan cooled sled, no questions asked. #2: Slides not being lubricated and wearing fast, possibly even melting to the track in extreme cases.
Is a fan cooled snowmobile bad?
Even if many people consider them outdated, fan-cooled snowmobiles are very good machines. Their simple engine makes them great utility sleds. If you are a beginner or looking for a snowmobile for ice fishing, you can’t go wrong with a fan-cooled machine!
How does Skidoo reverse work?
When the reverse is ingaged the engine slows down to a realslow speed then the spark is transfered from the forward pickup to the reverse pickup the timing is advanced so far that the explosion pushes the piston back down the bore instead of going past top dead center .
How big is the 550 fan in the new Polaris?
THe roller secondary changed all that, and it took Polaris a few years to get it dialed in right. A 2006 550 still won’t be as good on feul as a 2001 550. I have an 02 supersport. I’m a big guy (weigh 280lbs).
What kind of exhaust system does Polaris snowmobile have?
A driver can back the Indy 600 Classic Touring off a trailer or out of a tight parking spot with push-button ease Another impressive control on this sled is the easy-pull throttle, which controls the impressive liquid-cooled 600 domestic twin with the Variable Exhaust System (VES).
What are the different models of Polaris snowmobiles?
Three models the Indy 600 and 500 Classic Touring and Indy Trail Touring have the Polaris Deluxe Touring Package, which allows the passenger to customize comfort features such as the backrest and handwarmers.
What are the specs of a 2004 Polaris snowmobile?
2004 Polaris Classic 550 pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Below is the information on the 2004 Polaris Classic 550. If you would like to get a quote on a new 2004 Polaris Classic 550 use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this snowmobile to other Trail snowmobiles.
Where did I take my 2002 Polaris snowmobile?
TOWED HER 12 MILES WITH MY 550 FAN REV. TO T&L IN STRATTON MAINE MOTOR LOCKED UP TIGHT. THEY RENTED ME A 2008 550 IQ FOR 120$ TO GET HER BACK TO RANGLEY JUMPED IN TRUCK TOOK SLED BACK TO T&L PICKED UP DEAD SLED,DROPED IT OFF AT OQUOSSOC POLARIS.
Are there any problems with the Polaris 550?
It’s doubtful that a dealer will handle your problem at this point. The problem was not uncommon with the early 550s in places where 1300 miles was a small part of the first season’s use – as it was in rural Alaska. A liquid cooled motor does not easily drop into a fan sled without extensive additions.
A driver can back the Indy 600 Classic Touring off a trailer or out of a tight parking spot with push-button ease Another impressive control on this sled is the easy-pull throttle, which controls the impressive liquid-cooled 600 domestic twin with the Variable Exhaust System (VES).
What kind of engine does Polaris Indy snowmobile have?
Proven, dependable two-stroke engine with NiCaSil-lined cylinders provides trail cruising power in a lightweight package. All INDY ® and Voyageur ® models with the Polaris ® 550 fan-cooled engine use the CVTech ® Powerbloc 50 drive clutch and Invance driven clutch.