2023-2024 Season
The 2023-24 season is almost here! Join us for the first club meeting of the season on Wednesday September 20th @ the Spencerport American Legion
Snowmobile Checklist
For a lot of you this is second nature, but this may be of help to some of our other members, you veterans may even see something on this list you may have forgotten.
Pre-Season Preparation Check List
- Check the spring repairs list for necessary actions and take care of any problems noted
- Chassis check – Inspect track, track tension & alignment, track studs, skid frame & mounting bolts, hyfax, idler wheels & wheel
bearings, shocks & springs, steering system, skis & ski alignment, ski runners, tighten ski bolts, check all other fasteners, and repair as needed - Engine check – Inspect throttle cables, choke cables, fuel filter, fuel line fittings, exhaust system springs, fan belt or coolant l level, spark plug wires & caps, starter rope & recoil action, remove exhaust block rags, and service or repair as needed
Check water level, charge up, and install battery
- Check drive chain tension and chain case oil level – add recommended oil if needed
- Grease all fittings – don’t forget the speedometer drive fitting under the driven clutch
- Clean faces of both clutches and install/replace drive belt – follow manufacturer’s recommendations on clutch lubrication & replace belt if 1/8-inch narrower than specification
- Add some fresh gas and run sled on jack stand to burn out storage oil in engine
- Check all lights and kill switch operation
- Check brakes for proper operation
- Install new properly gapped spark plugs
- Top off oil tank
- Add owner’s manual, tool kit, spare parts, and tow rope
- Apply new registration validation stickers
- Wash and wax snowmobile thoroughly
- Apply vinyl protectant to seat cover and soft plastics
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The Hilton Apple Festival is returning this weekend and HSF will once again be selling our famous French Fries. Looking for volunteers to run the booth. All members and snowmobiling enthusiasts are welcome. Multiple jobs available; front counter, servers, food preparers, general helpers....no experience necessary - we promise!! Planned time slots are 10am-1:30pm & 1:30-5pm Saturday and Sunday, or any time you can spare would be appreciated. ![]()
If you can volunteer this weekend, please message HSF. Thanks!!
Just a reminder, we’ll be setting up the Apple Fest booth Wednesday night at 5pm. Any help would be appreciated. ![]()
Right now we have 4 volunteers. More help would make it easier. Please reply to this post if you can help. We also need volunteers to help with selling french fries on Saturday and Sunday. Please reply if you can help.
First club meeting of the season is this Wednesday the 20th @ the Spencerport American Legion. Food @ 7, meeting @ 7:30. Come on out, say hi, and grab your super cash raffle tickets.
It’s that time of year again! This year’s Super Cash Raffle tickets are now available. We will have them at the 1st club meeting next Wednesday the 20th at the Ferris Goodrich American Legion Post on Trimmer Rd at 7pm. We paid out $5,000 in prize money last season so get your tickets now. If you win, your ticket goes right back into the drawing. We have a lot of new things going on so we need you there. Message us or call Jeff Klipfel at 585-754-3432 for tickets.
We had a great turnout of volunteers to last night’s parade in Hilton. Thanks to all who helped this be a great success. The season will be upon us soon and we have a lot of work to do. If you are willing to help, let us know.