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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-11-13, Page 17SNOWMOBILE ENTHUSIASTS RELISH WINTER — ALTHOUGH THEY STILL HELP MOTORISTS USING THE 'OLD FASHIONED' METHOD OF TRAVEL Careless engine break-in main cause of problems Snowmobile Owners IF > WE CAN SUPPLY YOU WITH Low Cost Insurance INCLUDING PASSENGER HAZARD (Check Your Policy For This Protection) WE WILL ALSO INSURE YOUR SLEIGHS and TRAILERS HODGSON LIMITED INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE M. J. Gaiser Phone 235-2420 J. A. Kneels ATTHILL'S ESSO KIRKTON 229-8952 We Sell and Service SKI- DOOS Complete Line of Clothing and Accessories GO ONE BETTER GO SKIDOO AT LARRY SNIDER THOMPSON-WARNER MOTORS LTD. MOTORS LTD. 2361640 Exeter 238-2036 Grand Bend 119111111111111111111111111•1111111111111111111/ Scorpion '70 INSIDE, OUTSIDE Scorpion '70 tops 'ern all TO CHOOSE FROM There's One For You! 15 Models • 16 H.P. to 38 H.P. • 15", 18" and 23" Tracks • Stinger Racing Series • Full Line Accessories PRICED FROM '695" AND UP SEE THEM NOW AT Hyde Bros. Ltd. HENSALL 262-2718 ms IATRODUCING THE VERY NEW AND VERY iPEclAt liErltOdUARTERS tdA DEPRNI5A10E SERViCt AND THE POWER-EDGE tevery MiDTO-Skt fits if) at& MOTO-SKI CREATES ROCKET POWER AND THE SPORTY GRAND PRIX: THE GOLD ONE After we worked out the specs for the Grand Prix, we :decided, in addition to everything else, that this baby should be gold. It's that different. You'll never drive a tougher snowmobile ... nor a livelier one! From its fast-back racing seat to the stuff we call rocket power, this is an exceptional machine. We teamed a series of exclusive N:V425%kk$V+VVVM6V34 MOTO-SKI power features ... aralion appllor to ell 1970 61141e rylin. 500 and 534 cc modals. a. gloriously golden, Grand Standard warranty Applies In438, A Iwo y•or warronty oorrina '°'tlt sop. dor MOTO•SK1 modolt, the output of a new engine. Then we tested the whole Results: rocket power ... and thing as if we hated it. 2 YEAR and carefully matched each to TRACK WARRANTY AASZ-AAAAAAAAAAAAAX Prig for 1970! LAWRENCE BECKER RR 2, CREDITON 234.6486 Snowmobile useful as farm machinery Snowmobiles have become part of the recreational scene during the long Canadian winters, but many farmers are considering using them for practical purposes around the farm. Professor Ross Irwin, Extension Co-ordinator, School of Agricultural Engineering, University of Guelph, believes that snowmobiles could be used for pulling sleds loaded with bales of hay to the feedlot., getting out in deep snow to USED SNOWMOBILES 2 — 1968 Olympic Ski-Doo 16 H.P. One has new track and is in excellent shape. The other has new track, hood, backrest and seat. Just like a new machine. 1 — 1966 10 H.P. Ski-Doo I n very good condition. John Elder 262-5596, EVENINGS See the 1970 Scorpion AT HARVEY RATZ SHIP KA 238-2766 Most Models In Stock Come See Scorpion '70 The PROVEN Snowmobile That Never Lets You Down SEVERAL MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM DEMONSTRATOR RIDE FIRST SNOW Sales and Service inspect the stock, or collecting the mail from otherwise inaccessible mail boxes. There are probably many other uses for these winter transports. In conjunction with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food, Professor Irwin suggests that the large 25 horsepower snowmobiles are the most practical for farmers. Snowmobiles are sized by their track width: the usual size track is from 15 to 18 inches, but the larger tracks over 18 inches have better traction on deep, soft snow. Because considerable power is needed to pull a sled, the bigger-engined snowmobiles are a better buy. Many snowmobiles have 2- or 4-cycle engines with upwards of 71/2 horsepower. The standard 15 horsepower engine has been largely replaced by the 20 horsepower engine. These more powerful engines are the ones best suited for heavier farm work. The snowmobile takes a pounding because of the terrain over which it travels, so a farmer should examine carefully the warranties offered with the machines available. Some warranties only extend for a three-month period, but some do offer a season's guarantee. Warranties are important, as snowmobile repairs can be costly. It is particularly important, says Professor Irwin, that the engine be properly cared for, with the right oil and fuel mixtures being used, and other engine needs looked after. With good care and careful handling, a snowmobile could be a valuable addition to a farm's equipment. SIGHT-SEEING QUIZ '2/ c/ilaitte n)-7-47 f 1 jeeV Alurige Co /?.a/ure IC • AN HISTORIC FOUNTAIN IN THIS CANADIAN CITY IS A MEMORIAL TO OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE Now WEST MOUNTED POLICE. itSitrt • • NVM3H).UPISVS• NIV1NO0J 9NI01109 .3A1.1.ti1SID31 Before a new snowmobile can perform at its best, it requires proper conditioning. Engineers report that careless break-in of a new engine is one of the leading causes of snowmobile problems. Ten to 15 hours of operation at part-throttle is the key to good performance thereafter. Snowmobile operators who run their brand new machines at full-throttle run the risk of damaging engines. A second cause of snowmobile engine problems, particularly in the ignition system, is using the wrong spark plug heat range. However, specialized kinds of operation may dictate using specially-designed spark plugs. For example, a snowmobile that's mostly operated at full-throttle, such as racing, needs a spark plug of a colder heat range to withstand higher operating temperatures. A snowmobile that's run at lower speeds, such as trail riding, needs a plug of hotter heat range to prevent premature plug fouling. For machines running in a variety of conditions standard-design plugs are recommended. Other tips for efficient operation of snowmobile engines include making certain fuel and lubricant are mixed thoroughly and correctly. Both fuel and oil should be of the quality the manufacturer recommends for the engine. Mixing ratios of oil to fuel should be followed exactly. When mixing the elements, make certain they are warm. The mixing should be done in a separate container, and then poured into the vehicle's fuel tank. Placing unmixed fuel and oil directly into the tank is an invitation to trouble. Before operating your snowmobile this winter, have your dealer perform the following basic maintenance: 1. Inspect the track for proper tension. 2. Clean and adjust the carburetor to manufacturer's specifications. 3. Adjust the timing to manufacturer's specifications. 4. Clean the gas filter. 5. Check the exhaust ports to see that they are not plugged with residue. 6. Check all drive belts for A soldier turned to his bunkmate, a young private. "Hey! Did you borrow my toothpaste? he asked. "No," replied the other, "I don't need no toothpaste. My teeth ain't loose." wear. 7. Check the spark plug wire and the spark plug boot for signs of deterioration and tightness of connection. 8. Install a new spark plug of the recommended type for the engine and operating conditions. Do not overtighten or damage to the threads in the head will result. The snowmobile, that little fun machine seen scooting across the snow like a jack rabbit throughout the North American snowbelt, has created a winter recreational revolution. This winter snowmobile sales are expected to surpass the 350,000 mark and that, in turn, would mean more than 1 million snowmobiles now in use. Yet it's only 10 years since Bombardier, Ltd., started the snowmobile industry with its Ski-D oo snowmobiles in 1959-60! Snowmobiles are generally considered family fun machines. Some people like to race them. Others like to use them for hunting and fishing. But for the most part, snowmobile sales are made to families which like to go on safaris, campouts (yes, campouts even in winter), or just for a fun ride. Some of the first uses of one- and two-passenger snowmobiles actually were not for any of these purposes, though, according to the folks at Bombardier where it all began. Ministers, trappers, postmen, 9. If your engine has a battery make sure the electrolyte level is up. Also check battery cables and posts for condition and tight connections. 10. Spare spark plugs should be kept in a clean container or wrapped in rags to prevent oil and dirt from contaminating the plug's surface. law enforcement officers, and others used snowmobiles to perform their jobs in the heavy snow areas of Canada and the U.S. in the early days of the snowmobile. And today, many snowmobiles still are being used by individuals, companies and government agencies for work. Utility companies use them to check their lines and to reach lines in need of repair following winter storms. Paper companies check their forest lands during high snows. Before the snowmobile, these lands were often impossible to reach in winter and damaged trees had to wait until the snow disappeared to get first aid, when it often was too late. John Law finds snowmobiles good emergency transportation in busy expressway areas during heavy snows. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police use snowmobiles instead of dogsleds in winter snow. And the first motorized overland expedition to reach the North Pole, in April, 1968, accomplished the feat on Ski-Doo snowmobiles. ONE PIECE OR TWO ? Some people prefer to have separate jacket and pants, the reason being that they can use the separate pieces (usually the jacket.) in other ways. A two-piece suit can be just as warm as one of single-unit construction, if there is some provision for keeping the mid-section covered when you are stretching. CUFFS: Make sure that you get close wrist and ankle fit without, of course, prohibiting circulation. Knit cuffs are popular in that they expand to fit most wrist and ankle sizes and are easy to get in and out of. But they have a tendency to soak up moisture. Even with long gloves and boots, there's a chance of getting snow around the cuff areas, so we recommend self-closures on the cuffs. NECKLINES: Collars should provide warmth but should not be too tight or of a material harsh enough to chafe the neck. Most collars have a knot or pile lining and extend beyond the neckline, to be folded over turtle-neck style or worn up across the chin. HOODS : Most people prefer the kind of hood which tucks away or is detachable because they don't want to wear it when it's not really necessary, although the exotic fur-lined models can be extremely attractive. Remember to wear a hat if your hood is not lined, and be certain that there's room for a hat (or for a helmet if you use one). Make sure that there is no way that wind can seep up the back. You will also want a draw-string or similar device to keep the hood tight around the face, and some way for the hood to attach to the front of the jacket, forming an extra layer at the neck front. ZIPPERS: Two-way zippers are the best, and essential on a one-piece snow suit. Look closely at the zipper for it alone could determine your satisfaction with the garment. The best zippers have large, strong teeth and all better suits are designed so that the puller cannot get caught in the material. Try the zipper several times while you are wearing the snowsuit. POCKETS: "There's no telling HOW fast you might go to the top around here." `How much longer will our downstairs wall-to-wall broad- loom be new ?" animals. Ladies, especially, tend to have a lot to carry with them and snowmobiling doesn't exactly lend itself to toting large pocketbooks, Buying a snowsuit without adequate pockets will cause more aggravation than it's worth. Breast and waist pockets are a must for combs, lipsticks, cigarettes, or anything that will break or cause discomfort in the derriere or at a thigh joint when riding. There's nothing more disconcerting than sitting down and hearing your sunglasses crack in your pants or hip pocket, Some manufacturers have satisfied the packer-people with long pockets on the side of the foreleg. They seldom get in your way when riding or moving, EXTRAS: Good-quality garments are color-fast; colors match perfectly throughout and patterns match at the seams, Snaps are hidden or enameled, to match the color of the material. The material gives where it is supposed to and it stays put where it is supposed to. Good garments are tailored to be loose-fitting but not sloppy. Sleeves and legs must extend beyond the wrist and ankle bones and under-arms should be large enough to accommodate sweaters and underwear. M Times-,Advocate, November 13, 1909 Page 17 Clothing said important .for machine enthusiasts Predict one million in use this winter We are pack AREA RACES ALWAYS ATTRACT GOOD CROWDS