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My snowdog tiped over nd oil got in combustion chamber, how do I deal with this ?
YUP! All of these track machines are top heavy given they ride on a rather narrow track. Snowdog's track is 20 inches wide and actually wider than most snowmobile tracks but they are still top heavy and tippy. Part of the learning process with these machines, Snowdog's or the homemade versions is learning how to handle the different terrains we have to cross. Hard packed ridges and deep hard ruts along side of soft snow are the main culprits. You can save it from laying over some of the time but I have laid mine over twice now in those exact conditions. We don't have skis as outriggers so expect the unexpected and at times you have to be forceful on the handle bars to keep it up. I tried driving mine on the side of the plowed road the very first time I took it for a spin. Bad idea. I also find while out on a flat lake I am better off making my own track rather than following existing ones. I think if you are riding in the sled and sitting down on a seat then you gave up most of your ability to control possible tip overs.GamDo you ride standing ? Isn't the seat in the way ? It doesn't seem to be removeable ?
Anybody know how much gas the tank holds, standard 13mer with reverse. The imformation that comes with it is skimpy.