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What should snowmobile emergency supplies include?

• Spare spark plugs
• Spare drive belt
• Spare fuel
• Spare clothing
• Waterproof matches
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Tool kit
• Knife/small ax
• Flares
• Ignition key—on a ring or attached to the machine

What should you do before storing your sled for the winter?

• You should pour in some fuel stabilizer.

What should you check before starting your machine for the year?

• Throttle – It should freely return to the idle or closed position.
• Fluid levels – Gas tank should be full. Check the oil level.
• Ski assemblies and rods – Suspension operates freely. Rods aren’t broken.
• Drive belt – Look for worn areas; have a spare.
• General mechanical conditions – Be certain snowmobile is in good operating condition.
• Handlebars – They should operate freely in both directions.