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Praire 650+snow

Old Dec 5, 2002 | 05:28 PM
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is more fun than I imagined. We just got 7 inches here and its still coming down. I know 7 because its just missing my rear diff. good way to gauge it I think. my surtracs are hooking up pretty well going through the yard. I dont know if anyone else noticed this but the 650 can make on hell of a snow blower too. alright, this is really all I have to say. just really excited and wanted to share.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 06:50 PM
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We have about 8 inches here of heavy, wet snow and mine did real well with the new Mud Lites. That ewt snow really robs the power !!!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 08:25 PM
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We got about 8 inches here as well!! First time I've had a chance to drive the 360 in the snow....It did awesome I even loaded up a trailer and took my cousin and his GF some fire logs....Cause his Honda wasn't taken to kindly to the snow!!!

With the diff lock pulled back in low range it's possiable and very easy to do some AWESOME POWER DONUTS!!!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 08:29 PM
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I just had my belt adjusted and after plowing snow for the first time it's now squeaking during idle, while in low or reverse, any suggestions. I know the dealer did a good job adjusting the belt, because the machine had more snap on accelerations...
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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From what I've read hear the only thing you can do is loosen it. You either have to live with the louder belt for more snap, as you stated, or less snap and then you get a quieter belt. I'm not positive but it seems like what I've picked up here from reading.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 11:40 PM
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Blair, your belt is fine. Chirping while in gear is a good sign. It means the deflection spec is a little on the tight side which is where you want it. The chirp will go away with time.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 12:01 AM
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No snow in Minnesota yet. Looking forward to next week when the ice on the lakes will be safe for high speed slides on the ice! How is the lake riding in the Northeast?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 12:14 AM
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kissofdeath is correct. just make sure to put it in neutral everytime you are stopped. yes it's a pain, but it's the right thing to do.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 01:38 AM
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Well My plow has sent the last yr in the garage. We got 7 inch in NJ .The 650 really makes I great snow plow. I did alot of drivways today. I have very big parking lot to do in the morning. The only problem is my cycle county Vee blade is falling aprt at the seam. I thought I purachse there best blade but guess I have to get Stright blade. hopefully Cycle country wil do the right thing and give my discount on new blade .They are sending parts to fix my blade. .The 650 Prairie ran Ok but did backfire few times when goting backward with rev limited pushed. Plus battery was going dead because I am using the winch alot lifting the blade .Let it snow this winter and I wil pay for at least 1/2 this ATV toy.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 07:53 AM
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Blair--- The belt is on the tight side. When I was learning all about the clutches and belt this summer, I noticed mine did the same thing. As long as it is not too loud/obnoxious, you'll be O.K. I didn't like the noise, so I re-adjusted mine.
 
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