How to Prepare Snowmobiles for Storage

Snowmobiles are a blast but all good things must come to an end...and when winter is over this snow toy has to be readied for off season storage. If you take good care of it when you put it away it will be ready to go next winter without a hitch.

Things You'll Need

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Blocks or a wooden pallet
  • Drop cloth or old sheet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Always put a snowmobile away after you have meticulously cleaned it. Anywhere you leave dirt or junk is more liable to rust or crack or be damaged in some way. Do the best cleaning on it right now--it will pay off in the long run.

    • 2

      Take out the starting battery. First disconnect it and then completely remove it from the snowmobile. If you do this it won't be dead when you go to use it next season. Clean the whole battery off. Rub the terminals with a little water and baking soda and wipe down the body. Store battery in a cool, dry place away from where small children play.

    • 3

      Wax your snowmobile so that it won't get dry and risk cracking over the summer. It needs to be clean and then have a nice coat of paste wax to protect it form summer heat.

    • 4

      Cover your snowmobile really well with an old sheet or a thick plastic drop cloth. Tuck it in around the body. This will keep it from getting dusty or greasy (if it's in a garage), which can damage the finish.

    • 5

      Store in a place that's dry and cool. Concrete isn't the best but it beats a dirt floor. If it has to be on dirt or concrete put it up on blocks to help with moisture. Keep the snowmobile well covered. You can use a wooden pallet but you may need to add a little wood if it isn't a real sturdy one.

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      Your snowmobile should be all set and good to go when you take it out next season. Have fun!