Retrieving a broken snowmobile

[boomdoggie]

Just getting a few ideas about hauling in a dead sled , i would think something would have to go under the track or will they turn when towed.

[esox_magnum]

They turn, just tie a rope to the front and go.

[JDK]

Take the belt off and the track will freely turn.

[Mr.Buddy]

you shouldnt need to pull the belt, ive always just towed them in when they were broke down on the ice, the track always spins freely

[bart]

This is what I found, I was wondering the same thing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgevb5Rm4DQ

Removing the belt it pretty easy, even for me.

[nypike]

the track does not always turn freely, if you sieze a drive shaft (jackshaft) bearing the track will not turn. If your chaincase get buggered up inside it will not turn. If you grenade the motor and the crank siezes it will not turn (without the belt off). if it dont turn I have always put a long sled of some sort under it and tow that way if you cant get a truck right to it.

[bart]

Towing a disabled snowmobile
Towing a disabled snowmobile behind your snowmobile calls for extreme caution to avoid injuries and damage to either snowmobile.

Always remove the drive belt from the machine that will be towed It is recommended you use a rigid tow bar instead of a rope or chain
If you must tow the disabled snowmobile with a tow rope or chain, tie the left ski of the disabled sled tight against the tow snowmobile’s hitch or right rear to keep it from wandering into oncoming traffic on the trail
It is not recommended that passengers ride on the disabled snowmobile being towed since they can be injured if the snowmobile becomes out of control, or snow or ice chunks are thrown from the track of the tow snowmobile
If passengers must ride on the machine being towed, they should keep their feet on the running boards at all times and help steer and brake during towing. Always be certain the rear snow flap on the tow snowmobile is in place and properly functioning to avoid injury to the passenger
When crossing a road, passengers should get off the towed machine and walk across. The driver of the snowmobile must be very cautious at all times and should always operate at slow speeds
Use reflectors or flags on both machines while towing to warn others that you are towing/being towed

[SPADED]

well yeah the track will still spin with the belt on but its much much much easier to pull with it off and only takes a second to remove and re install... prolly better on the clutch to remove too

[Mr.Buddy]

lol ok i stand corrected.  I guess thats why we go out with old junk! 

[Doubles Shooter]

I've seen a set up in a parts catalog that is nothing more than a roll-up polyethylene kids sled with a few wire ties to attach it to the track. Just unroll and tie under the track. Pricey in the book, but could be made at home for $15-$20 bucks.
Very little friction.