I am in the process of summerizeing my wifes sled since she's done for the year and I run into the same problem every year. I like to complete drain all the gas out of the tank and then let the sled run dry to store it for the summer. I was wondering if there is an easy way to empty the tank? I usually take a pump siphon and suck as much gas as possible out and then run it dry, but this takes quite a while and you can never get all the gas out. What does everyone else do to drain the tank and the carbs?

Try filling the tank up to the top, and use fuel stabilizer....then drain the fuel from only the carbs...i couldn't imagine draining all the fuel out of the system every year...

i'm gonna try a new method of fogging this year, i think it was revrnd's idea, instead of using fogging oil, start the sled and hold the oil pump wide open until it dies....my sled is in the garage so moisture isn't really a huge problem..

Ride it in the Up while there is still snow :lol: J/K. I also like to do the same thing, it sure beats using those #### additives. I use the pump siphon too, but it seems to work good.

Anyone else have any other suggestions?

Ian

Originally posted by Russ Wheeler@Mar 8 2004, 09:14 PM
i'm gonna try a new method of fogging this year, i think it was revrnd's idea, instead of using fogging oil, start the sled and hold the oil pump wide open until it dies....my sled is in the garage so moisture isn't really a huge problem..
While I've heard of that method, I've never encouraged anyone to do it. I fog thru the carbs, then drain the float bowls.

Guess it wasn't you, sorry about that...i know i read it on here though...maybe thumbdoctor....someone with many years of sledding under their belt...

This is going to be my first summerization this year, and I always thought that you should keep gas in the sled to start it up weekly. I bought my sled in august and the guy I bought it off of never emptied the tank and I just started the sled every week so it would'nt be hard to start in the winter... Would I be wrong to do this???

I don't know if this applies to all fuel stabilizer, but the ones sold at Canadian Tire clearly state on the label that they only last for 3 months. I personally drain the trank with a siphon, and fog it through the carbs. It has worked perfectly in the past and I'll continue to do it.

I too store mine dry. I found it just as simple siphon as much as possible and then pop the seat off and rinse the tank out good. Both of my sleds had lots of crud in the tank.

I found a small crack in the fuel line on my Poo last year while I had the tank out so I replaced the entire fuel line also. I also found way to many pop rivits loose on the Doo that hold the exchangers in as well as a few missing. I picked up new ones and redid both exchangers end to end. I also located the problem with my poor lighting and bad warmers on the doo as well as a stress crack in the steering loop I had to gusset and weld. If I hadn't of taken the seat/tank off I would of missed these so now I'm doing a complete rinse and inspection once a year. Takes only 10 minutes to pull it completely apart and for me saved allot of potential down time in the winter.

I don`t know if this will work good, but I`m gonna try it. close the fuel supply valve, disconect the fuel pump hose from it, then reconect a 3 ft hose to the valve. run the other end of the hose into a gas can and open the valve back up and let it drain. only thing is, you`ll probably still have to remove the tank from the sled to get the last bit of gas out. anybody ever try this?

we fill our right up to the top to leave as little room for moisture as possible... and add some Fuel Stabalizer....

Originally posted by rjs5689@Mar 9 2004, 06:58 AM
we fill our right up to the top to leave as little room for moisture as possible... and add some Fuel Stabalizer....
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Originally posted by snokid 600@Mar 8 2004, 09:15 PM
Ride it in the Up while there is still snow :lol: J/K. I also like to do the same thing, it sure beats using those #### additives. I use the pump siphon too, but it seems to work good.

Anyone else have any other suggestions?

Ian
rjs5689
we fill our right up to the top to leave as little room for moisture as possible... and add some Fuel Stabalizer....
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Already on top of that one, The guys and I are heading up Thurs for a long weekend, going to Shingleton :thumbsup: . Although the wife is done for the season so I'd like to get her sled taken care of.

As far as leaving the tank filled with Stabilizer, I a little skeptical on doing that. On sleds that I have summerized that I really don't want to spend the time on(sisters :blush: ) I have just left full with stabil and it seems like the carbs always have some build up, unlike the mine which I ran dry. Zero gas = No cleaning and Zero chance of varnishing.

i just ride mine throughout the summer so i dont bother to summerize it :p

I personally drain the entire system. I also take the carbs apart and clean them with either brake cleaner or electric parts cleaner to remove any gunk etc. I put just a little stable in the tank. I also have heard to drain the carbs as I do and fill the tank to the top.

Any of the above methods work fine. I've done them all.

although now, I like to drain my gas tank and dry everything out. That way I can forget about it, until the fall.

I use a large syringe and flex hose to get the last little bit of fuel out, but it is a slow method.

FishHog

I would just go for one last ride and get as much out as possible then drive it aroung the yard till it runs out....me i am gunna grass drag so i have no need to......lol

I too siphon it down to almost empty then fog through the carbs or efi,,, then after it dies, I fog each cylander, then take apart the carbs and clean em up real nice,,,,add a little stabilizer to the 1/8 of a gallon of fuel or less and its done for the summer,,,,,sniff sniff

I use Fitch Fuel Catalyst, so the tanks are full and I run them about once a month on the stand for a couple miles just to keep everything good to go and also so I don't forget what 2-stroke smells like... :D

if you really feel the need you can take the entire tank and seat assembly off and remove all the gas by tipping the tank on its side but i would think just siphoning out as much as you can would be enough

I also have a battery powered pump that looks like a pump siphon but has batteries in the top. I don't know if I should use it though as it say not for gasoline on the side, might go Kaboom!!!! Oh well, forget about selling it and just call the insurance man. Anyone tried the battery style pumps successfully without blowing something up?

well, my idea of draining the tank from the fuel shutoff valve didn`t work very well until I put some air pressure in the tank with an old fuel cap that I outfitted with an air hose connector. then it worked really good. it only left about 8oz of fuel in the tank.

:D :slick: :rolleyes: You guys do know if you want a liquid container empty the best way is open cap and turn upside down !!!!!!!!!! he he

Try removing your fuel gauge, then it is very easy to get all the fuel out. You would be surprise what you might find inside your tank. Take a look and keep us posted. After the gauge out it is very easy to clean the inside of the tank properly. You can use a rag and etc.

I have used the same method as puree. The carbs are dry and any gas @ the bottom of the tank will be mixed w/ the fresh gas @ the first fill up in the fall.

Just tip your sled upside down and let it drain.j/k.Fill it to the top turn the fuel off and start it up and run the carbs dry.Pour oil down each cylinder and pull over a few times to coat the walls.You can add stabil if you like.Should be good for the summer.