I just heard a man say, when his recoil starter broke he had to clutch start his machine. I was wondering how to do this. Do you need to pull sled to do this? :dazed: What is the best way to change a belt on the trail? Do you need special tools, is there a easy way to do this? I have only been sledding a short time. I know I need to get a repair manual. I plan on doing most of my own maintains. :cool: Thanks for your time

WHat you really need instead of a repair manual for questions such as yours, is the owners manual. It will tell you those answers and more, like setting up the suspension and such.

The tools required should be included in the tool kit that the manufacturer provides. Usually this kit is located under the hood and secured to the bellypan somewhere.

To clutch start it, use the rope that is attached to a plastic clip and clip it to the primary clutch. Wrap the cord counterclockwise and then pull! Hopefully you'll only need to do this once because it is a pain in the @$$.

To change a belt, there is a special tool for it also. It is a threaded bolt with a folding T-handle that screws into a special hole on the outside of the secondary clutch sheave. Screw this in clockwise and the more you crank it, the more the sheaves separate which in turn loosens up the drive belt making it easy to remove and install a new belt.

If you don't have a tool kit provided with the sled, definitely get one. It's pretty imperative for sledding. It also includes tools for such things as adjusting suspension, tightening bolts and spark plugs, etc.

Use the plastic clip with the rope around the starter isn't bad if the sled is already warmed up. Although one trip to the U.P. we had to use this method all weekend on my bros old sled, what a pain especially when the sled is cold. Needless to say the sled was running most of the weekend, and when we had to start it cold, someone had to be there to work the primer and throttle when when finally did get it to fire. If the person responsible for the choke/thottle let'r die, we would give them a severe beating. :p :wink:

With questions like that, I would run to the local Doo dealer and get either the Operators Manual, or the full set of manuals on CD. I don't know if you'll be able to find the 1995 Manuals on CD, but the 1996 Mach Z wasn't that much different from your 1995. The 1996 manuals on CD should be readily available.

It's probably more cost effective to get them on CD, because you'll get the Operators Manual, Service Manual, Race Manual, and Specifications. Lots of good info. Will answer all of your questions.

I have also seen lots of those manuals for sale on eBay...

When wrapping the rope around the outer part of primary clutch(engine) be EXTERMELY careful

Do not wrap your rope around hand :bash: ,make sure to use a handle of some sort :sly:

Just thought I would warn you

Use the spark plug wrench as a handle, it works great. Just put the rope through the holes for the screwdriver, tie a knot & give 'er hell.

Originally posted by Richard Tamse@Nov 19 2004, 01:38 AM
I just heard a man say, when his recoil starter broke he had to clutch start his machine. I was wondering how to do this. Do you need to pull sled to do this?* :dazed:* What is the best way to change a belt on the trail? Do you need special tools, is there a easy way to do this? I have only been sledding a short time. I know I need to get a repair manual. I plan on doing most of my own maintains. :cool:* Thanks for your time
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Thanks For all the Information. Yes I will get a manual or cd soon. I will also get a tool kit because the sled did not come with one. :dazed: Thanks again