Orange "Indicator Rods"
The orange indictor rods are one of my goofy inventions, but are very helpful when grooming. They're on each implement that is controlled by an actuator:
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Spring Loaded Teeth on the Bed
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Front Mount
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Track Setter
The orange indicator rods have different colors of tape on them and are attached to each implement. As the actuator moves the implement, the indicator rod move up and down thru a small metal loop that can be seen from the snowmobile. Once the correct force is applied to the implement, I make a mental note of the color of tape at the metal loop.
When an implement is raised for a hill or road crossing, it can quickly and accurately be returned to it's original position as indicated by the colored tape on the orange indicator rod. The red arrows point to the metal loop around the orange indicator rod.
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Spring Loaded Teeth on the Bed
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In the "Teeth Up" picture, the teeth are out of the snow.
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In the "Teeth Down" picture, the teeth are down in the snow.
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The red arrows point to the metal loop around the orange indicator rod.
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Teeth Indicator |
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Front Mount & Track Setter
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In the "No Down Force" pictures, the white fiberglass rods are straight so there's no down force applied to the implement.
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In the "Down Force" pictures, the white fiberglass rods are flexed, applying down force on the implement.
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The red arrows point to the metal loop around the orange indicator rod.
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Front Mount Indicator |
Track Setter Indicator |
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