1966 Snow Cruiser - Vintage Snow

CONTROLS CONTINUEDTRANS MISSIONThe transmission assembly transmits power from the enginet::> the track which propels the Yehicle .The "Primary Sheave Assembly" atreches directly to thepower take off e:1d of the crankshaft.The "~concary Sheave Assemb:y·• has its own mountingbase and is larger in diameter than the Prinary Assembly.The two are connected by t.'le ctr:ve belt.The Pr1mary Sht::L~t:: ill ~.:t::ull'ifugally operated and engageswhen Fu> P.ngin P. !=ipP.ed r eaches approximately 2000 rpm.As the engine s ;>eed is increased, the Primary 31:eavehnlvcs clo3c forcing the belt to ri::le on the outer diameterof the primary ctrive which increases the belt speed.At this point the Secondi.i.l'Y ::>hellve halves spread apart, allo·..vingthe ·')elt. to ridG on t.hc ~m::1ll rli.:~. mete:r.Basically, the vehicle speed increases due to the powerbeing t::-ansruitted fro m lhe primary pulley to the secondaryd.L'i ve rnechani Slll.The secondary drive mechanism incorpor ates a torque sensitivedevicl~ that allows automatic s hirting to a lower gearratlo fur steep lnt:lln~ s .The:: )Jl'lmary assembly is equipped with an emergency.starting s hea\'e and a neutral shift mechanism, both ofwhich Rre coVP.l'Arl in othP.r parts of this Manual.As :;talt::tl u11 ~Itt: "•v !U·niu~; label", d:. uot a:ten1pt to disassemblethe transmission. (]on tact your dealer.HOW TO GET STARTEDBREAK-IN PERIODFor the first tank full of fuel, we s·ctgges t that you oparateyout· vehicle at c e cl uc~::d s pc::c::d,;. This will all~.:w lbe i:ll~rnalmoving parts t.o seat themselves, thus grea~ ly prolongingengine life. Treat this vehicle as you wo~:.ld any otherplace of precision rnachim:a ·y. Always allow the engine towarm up befo:re putting vehicle in gear, start out slow andavoid sudden starts. Do not overspP.P.rl for load a:1d operatingc onditions. Give it reasonable and periodic care and itwill give you many hours :>f enjoyment. After :'1rst hou1· ofoperation r e tigh:en exhaust m~ nifold clanp (F:gure 9) .FUEL MIXTURE ANDRECOMMENDATIONST he corre ct fuel mu:ture ratio is 16:1 ::lr 1/2 pint of oil toeach gallon of gasoline.We r ecomme nd using a repulal::le automotiYe engine oil,SAE 30. Avoid use of low price third grade (ML light duty)o ils or m u iLtplt• viscos ity oils, such u.s 10W30.Use only a good grnde of regt\lar gasoline. Higher octAnefuels may lle used, b·Jt generally do not offer any advantHges.The only additive compounds recommended for use in youre ngine o.rc Outboard Marine Corporation "Engine Cleaner"and Outboard Mariue c.;orporation "Rust Preventative".These two additives are available a: your authorized O.M.C.Dealer.MIXING FUELAlwoys u"e o separate, c lcon c:on1oincr for mixing fuel. Do nr>t pour oilor gosolinll :.vpurutu y in lu vt:l1ide tunl. Pour approxin1otely 1/ 2 desired ~mo u nt of gasalir.e Into mixing container, add oil, then remoinderof gosol tne, bro ng ng mi ~ture to recom11ended ·otio. Mix thoroughly.Whe1 po uring nixed lucl into vehicle ·ank, use c clean fuMel equippedwith o fh c screen.5