Mikey's Tips | Adjusting Chain Case Tension and Gear Oil Change on a Skidoo Rev Gen4 Snowmobile

Mike takes you through the process of changing your gear oil and adjusting chain tension on a Skidoo Rev Gen4 snowmobile. The process is super easy, and shouldn't take you more than a couple of minutes.
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[@fcalandra1234]

Agree, just leave the pin in. I think you should mention that it is only finger tight. I realize that you didn't show adding a 3/8 socket wrench, but the 3/8 extension may lead people to believe you are using a socket wrench to tighten it.

[@sledaddicz]

That's a good point! You are correct as we are using the 3/8 extension just to grab onto and hand tighten. And yes, no need to remove the pin. Thanks for tuning in! Cheers, Jesse

[@travisdavies8039]

Thank you!!

[@sledaddicz]

You are welcome! Mike

[@cgd123fly]

Nice job. Great explanation. Did you tighten the chain by hand or did you put a handle on the extension

[@sledaddicz]

We hand tightened using the extension. Never use a handle as you will over torque it. Cheers, Jesse

[@cgd123fly]

@@sledaddicz cool. Thank you. When yours is set do you have movement in the secondary. Some videos say no movement both my 600 aces have movement.

[@sledaddicz]

Our 850s have no movement in the secondary but that may be a result of the pdrive clutch. I believe the secondary in ace series engines do have a bit of movement. Cheers, Jesse

[@sledfam3659]

Like the ketchup bottle idea.👍

[@sledaddicz]

Right?! Mike is always thinking of ways to make things easier, simpler, and less messy! I think he nailed this one. Thanks for tuning in. Cheers, Jesse

[@carvdecarv]

Hey Mike, I have 2 '21 MXZ Sport 600 EFI's. I reached out to my AMSOIL rep to buy the same oil you're using here and he said I need the Severe Gear 75w-140, which is also what the website recommends. Just curious why you're using this gear oil insteadof what AMSOIL recommends for our machines?

[@sledaddicz]

The Severe Gear oil is a lot more expensive, so while they recommend it - its not needed. As long as you are running a good synthetic, you are ok. I have been using this stuff for years as Royal always has it. Haven't tried the newer Severe line but I have never had any issues with their basic synthetic stuff. Cheers, Mike.

[@tboystoys5682]

You don’t need to remove your cotter key to tension your chain. The adjuster bolt is flat on 2 sides so every half revolution you will here a click it’s really convenient for adjusting on the fly not that you should have to.

[@sledaddicz]

Yep! I told Mike he didn't need to remove the pin yet he did anyways. Oh well lol. Cheers, Jesse

[@krankysledzz]

No need to remove the cotter pin. Just finger snug the adjuster. And that’s it.

[@sledaddicz]

You are correct. I never removed it when I tightened my chain. Thanks for tuning in! Cheers, Jesse

[@travisdavies8039]

Do you have to pull pin? It tightens without pulling the pin.

[@sledaddicz]

Nope you don't have to actually pull the pin. I do...Cheers, Mike

[@adampallett8000]

Where did you get the squeeze bottle?

[@sledaddicz]

Haha. Samsung Galaxy Watch. Its the best of the best. Jesse converted me from all Apple to Samsung a few years back and I don't regret it! The tech in these phones and watch are unreal, and surpass the capabilities of the iPhone and Apple watch by a long shot. Cheers, Mike

[@russ7r]

Most beauty supply places will have them such as Sally's here in the states. Sometimes also used to add marinating to meats. Here is Amazon link : www.amazon.com/Condiment-Squeeze-OAMCEG-Discrete-Measurements/dp/B086WXW3MQ

[@sledaddicz]

Sorry guys...accidentally deleting comments here...yes you can get them off amazon just search for 16oz plastic squeeze bottles! Mike.

[@GYPSY400]

You can get them at the dollarama.. they are 250ml .. in the cooking utensils area.