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Your Polaris, Ski-Doo and Arctic Cat Dealer Can’t Void Your Warranty for Using Aftermarket Parts or Lubricants https://hrsynthetics.ca/ Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) continue to introduce new snowmobiles, UTVs and other powersports equipment with advanced materials and new technologies. As a result, prices continue to increase.  Snowmobiles sell for north of $15,000 and UTVs for more than $20,000. Spending that kind of money on a piece of equipment you may only use a few months out of the year is big investment. Equipment manufactures know this and they put a lot of focus on warranties. In addition they want to sell their brand of parts and lubricants. What is a Warranty?  The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) defines a warranty as a promise, often made by a manufacturer, to stand behind its product or to fix certain defects or malfunctions over a period of time. The warranty pays for any covered repairs or part replacements during the warranty per...
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8 Ways to Prep Your Snowmobile for Winter https://hrsynthetics.ca/ Avid riders are already getting their snowmobiles ready for winter .  Soon it’ll be time to hit the trails or take to the mountains for the first ride of the season. Nothing ruins a ride more than a breakdown, so we put together some tips to help you get your snowmobile ready for winter. Check the spark plugs Inspect spark-plug and wire condition. Ski-Doo E-TEC engines require indexing if removed or replaced, so be sure to check your owner’s manual for proper instructions. Replace plugs that appear excessively dirty or worn along with any worn or frayed wires. Inspect clutches and suspension Check clutches, the drive belt and suspension for wear and tear. Greasing and inspecting the suspension components and slides (hyfax) are a great idea. Slides typically have a small line across them indicating when they are worn out. If they are below the line at all, replace them. Items to check in the susp...
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What is Fuel Stabilizer? You probably know you should stabilize fuel before placing your  lawnmower ,  motorcycle ,  classic car  or other vehicles and equipment into storage for the season. Maybe you learned the lesson the hard way after tearing a rotator cuff trying to  start a lawnmower  or  snowblower  after several months in storage minus stabilized fuel. So, what is fuel stabilizer and what does it do? Time degrades gasoline Just about everything deteriorates over time, including the fuel that powers your vehicles and equipment. In fact, gasoline can start to break down in as little as 30 days. Deposits can form that prevent the engine from starting, like those shown in this carburetor bowl. Bad gasoline is the number-one reason seasonal equipment starts hard or runs rough. Over time, gasoline changes, leaving behind gums, varnish and other solids that foul the fuel system and prevent gas from flowing into the combus...