luv my rev but when running on hard pack or on slow twisting trails the overheat idiot lite goes on. my options are find loose snow or shut it down for a while, only if Ishut it down I have a hard time starting it up again. I'm having a temp gauge installed this Friday to make sure it's not the idiot lite, so any input from you guys will be appreciated. I'm new to this sport, am totally addicted, and totally ignorant on the mechanics involved,but amvery adaptable.Any help will be great!

Make sure all the air vents in front are open. Check the Carb heater and make sure it is in the off position. Off when handle is not in-line or straight with hose or line. If it is on then heats up the gass and will start real hard. Do not use carb heater unless it gets down to 5 degrees or below..Hope this helps some...This sprot gets you hooked quick, have fun and welcome :thumbsup: :inlove:

What was the air temperature when this happened? Same thing happened with my 800. Make sure that your carb heater valve is closed when the air temps are more than, say 10 or so degrees F, otherwise you'll get into a vapor lock condition and have to pull the thing forever with wide open throttle before it starts, or at least change the plugs and hold wide open throttle till it starts. The carb heater valve is red and can be seen by opening the PTO side cover. It's inline in a small 3/8" coolant hose between the cylinder head and the carbs. Check your manual for which direction is off. Your manual will also state that it should be on at something like less than 41 degrees F which is BS.

Extended travel on hard pack is going to cause the sled to run warm. The heat echangers need snow to keep it cool. Are the other guys you are riding with having the same troubles?
You might want to check to make sure the coolant is full and has been bled properly.
Have you had your first service on it yet? You might want to have your dealer give it a once over.

Good Luck

Make sure that coolant is up to the line. Run the sled with the coolant cap off and try to burp the lines and add some more coolant . Sounds like you have an air block.
When you go to start your sled after just using it, give it just a little bit of throttle while starting and it will start right up. Hope this helps

We had the same problem. Turn your Carb heaters off. They are only good for really really cold weather.

I agree with permafrost, sounds like an air pocket. :( Raise the front of your sled a couple of feet off the ground ( drive up the ramp of your truck or trailer ) turn on your carb heaters to bleed them and take the cap off the coolant tank. Rev it up a bit and let the bubbles come out. This may take 10-15 minutes. Level the sled and check the fluid level in the tank. Fill to the lines and away you go. :D

Thanks for the advice guys, and Rad Chad, thanks for the walk through, I'll be doing what has to be done on Friday.Thanks again to all!

capski2004

hold on guys. that carb heater valve should be on per ski-doo. If the temps is under 40dgrees. THE REASON IS THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH CIRCULATION WITH THE VALVE IN THE OFF POS.

As far as the hard starting : try adjusting the fuel screws onthe side of the carbs a 1/4 to 1/2 turn richer.

A 1/4 turn worked on my 6ho adr.

also I think the idiot light comes on prematurly. I'm installing the gauge also.

P.S remember the 6ho hs a "new" head design.