New to Sledding, Have a few questions about my machine

[slhazy]

I have a 2015 Ski-doo Summit X T3, I'm getting the hang of riding and going further every time out. However I noticed something strange on my last ride,When descending a hill or slowing down, off the throttle the clutch doesn't like to disengage. The engine continues to act as an "engine brake" which is fine, except for when I'd like to coast. I found the only way to "coast" is to lock up the brake for a second then you get a different while from the machine, while the engine returns to idle. Now i'm finding the sled likes to randomly re-engage the engine mid hill nearly throwing me over the front.

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Just looking for advise on what to adjust, Is my primary sticking? Perhaps to much belt tension?
Should I pull the primary clutch and rebuild?
I bought the sled used and it has lots of Mods, including clickers and possibly different clutch internals.


If anyone could walk we though the adjust of snowmobile backshift it would be great


Thank you

 

[bayman]

You will want that engine braking when you get used to the sled. Sounds like it works how it should IMO. Get on the throttle a little as opposed to coasting.

 

[Annacassandra]

I agree I think it sounds like it's working as intended but you just aren't used to it and it's throwing you around a bit. The previous owner may have made some adjustments to the clutch to make it back shift faster or maybe not but a faster back shift is generally a more desirable thing it means you get a faster engine response when you let off the throttle and then hit the throttle again. It also means that you don't lose rpm when going up a steep climb or if you suddenly hit deep powder. It also means your sled can slow down rather suddenly when you let off the throttle- it's something to get used to and you learn how to control the throttle a bit better so that you don't get bucked around as much. If you want to keep your speed up on a decline just use your throttle- also that engine braking is a really effective tool on really steep declines it can help you keep in control when using the brakes can cause your ass end to slide around a bit so by revving the engine a bit and keeping the clutch engaged it helps you reduce your speed in a more controlled manner.

 

[slhazy]

Thank you for the info, I'm happy to hear thats how the sled is supposed to be. I'm sure i'll get used to it

 

[catrutt]

The throttle is your friend.