[jmartin104]

I got this from a friend. It's been sitting outside (with fuel in the tank) for at least three years. He loaned it to a friend who hit "something." There didn't appear to be any damage, but it lost forward and reverse; the motor ran fine. My friend decided to take it apart, starting with the carbs, airbox, and clutch.

I checked the track, and it will rotate by hand, so it doesn't appear to be hung up. Since it ran, I planned to put it back together and see the issues (if any) for myself. I believe the first step is removing and cleaning the fuel tank. I believe I have to remove the seat first, but I'm not sure.

I'm not familiar with snowmobiles, but I am mechanically inclined. I am looking forward to the journey of resurrecting this sled. Any thoughts on the best way to proceed? I'm hoping to get it successfully running before our snow season ends here in Alaska.

TIA!

2002 Polaris Classic 700 Edge IFS

 

[Coolhand]

Check the sticky in this forum. There is a link to service manuals for all 4 manufactures. Click Polaris then 2001 high perf service manual. Should help you out.

 

[BC_Dan]

My bet is broken chain in the chaincase, or even broken driveline...

700 engine in the Edge models was a great performer. It's worth getting back on the snow again, for sure!

 

[silversurfer]

@jmartin104 What state are you located in.

I have an 1999 XC700 that I ran a few laps around the house last year.

My understanding of history is that the 1999 twins came out from the factory faster than the triples that year. There were a lot of Polaris "Elite" that were paying extra for the triples and extra speed/bragging rights who were disappointed and switched to other brands in anger.

 

[silversurfer]

I got one with a broken drive chain once also.

Hmm, What this needs is an intro :-)

Hi Guys, I've been beating around on my in-laws sleds for years. They made sure to put me on the slow one so I didn't get injured. This t=year I've had the oportunity to pick up two sleds which are both faster than what I've been riding - one is a 800 Storm. It needs work and It sat for 8 years...

www.snowmobileforum.com

 

[jmartin104]

@jmartin104 What state are you located in.

I have an 1999 XC700 that I ran a few laps around the house last year.

My understanding of history is that the 1999 twins came out from the factory faster than the triples that year. There were a lot of Polaris "Elite" that were paying extra for the triples and extra speed/bragging rights who were disappointed and switched to other brands in anger.

I'm in Alaska. I'm going to check out the chain this weekend.

 

[silversurfer]

In 2005, it cost my brother-in-law $26.00 to get my storm running.

 

[jmartin104]

Check the sticky in this forum. There is a link to service manuals for all 4 manufactures. Click Polaris then 2001 high perf service manual. Should help you out.

Thanks! That was the first thing I did. I did not see anything about removing the fuel tank but I'll keep looking.

 

[jmartin104]

Update: Got it back together, and it ran great in forward. No reverse. Ended up having to adjust the reverse linkage. Super fast, more than I thought. I already got it stuck. Damn, this thing is heavy.

 

[BC_Dan]

they are all heavy when they get stuck
Congrats!

 

[jmartin104]

Now I have to figure out this burning rubber smell. The belt deflection looks ok. Ugh!

 

[BC_Dan]

Is there a black ring of belt residue built up in the primary? If so, clean that off and then lightly sand the sheaves with a green scotchbrite pad (or 100 grit sandpaper). Sand the edges of the belt, too.