You are right. It's really not bad to do. I personally like doing it this way because it gives me the opportunity to go in and inspect the drive and chain.
Awesome video. I'm about to do mine tomorrow but I thought someone mentioned to set the parking brake. Is that necessary? Not sure if I missed that in your video. Thanks
There is a gasket (o-ring style) on the chain case cover. I typically reuse mine each year. It doesn't hurt to have an extra on hand incase it is damaged.
Good Catch. I pour my leftover chain case oil in that container at the end of every year. The containers are 12 oz, the sled takes 8 ounces. I do two sleds so end up with 8 ounces left over every year.
You are right. On my sled there is a riveted cover which I didn’t want to drill out and replace. Without removing it I wouldn’t be able to access the drain plug. I feel it’s always good to do an inspection in there too when it’s open, but you are right on the drain plug!
Great video very helpful thank you!
You are welcome!
Great video. Exactly what I was looking for to do my sled. Thank you!
Glad I could help! Ricardo
I just had to do this tonight because my drain plug appeared to be stripped. Really was a much easier task than what I anticipated luckily.
You are right. It's really not bad to do. I personally like doing it this way because it gives me the opportunity to go in and inspect the drive and chain.
Nice video thanks
Glad I could help!
Thanks very helpful
No problem!
Awesome video. I'm about to do mine tomorrow but I thought someone mentioned to set the parking brake. Is that necessary? Not sure if I missed that in your video. Thanks
It won't hurt to set the parking brake. It'll just make sure nothing has the opportunity to move. Thanks for watching!
Is there a separate gasket required?
There is a gasket (o-ring style) on the chain case cover. I typically reuse mine each year. It doesn't hurt to have an extra on hand incase it is damaged.
My question is why are using gear oil and not the chain case oil?
Good Catch. I pour my leftover chain case oil in that container at the end of every year.
The containers are 12 oz, the sled takes 8 ounces. I do two sleds so end up with 8 ounces left over every year.
There’s actually a drain plug on the bottom of the chain case. Don’t have to pull the cover off!
You are right. On my sled there is a riveted cover which I didn’t want to drill out and replace. Without removing it I wouldn’t be able to access the drain plug.
I feel it’s always good to do an inspection in there too when it’s open, but you are right on the drain plug!