March 2018 Volume 10 Issue 3 - Tucker Sno-Cat®

FOUR-ON-THE–SNOW Newsletter

A publication of Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation Made in the USA since 1942 NO SNOW TOO DEEP———————————————————————————NO ROAD TOO STEEP

March 2018 Volume 10 Issue 3

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation BUY AMERICAN www.sno-cat.com

2872 S. Pacific Hwy (541) 779-3731

Medford, OR 97501 BUY ORANGE Toll Free (866) 766-2281

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This month Sterling Says….“It was a busy year for our Service Department, thank you for your business!

Please refer to page 4 for the Maintenance Seminar 2018 schedule.

Also see my BRAKE REBUILD on the following page. On the early Model 2000XL’s we offered a brake that was

engaged by either the foot or park-ebrake, a1er that we moved the park-ebrake to the transmission. If you

have this older system and want to talk about upda2ng it, call me.

Now that we are ge4ng big storms with a lot of fresh snow in the West, look for areas on the sprockets or

wheels that may be building ice that could cause the tracks to stretch, if you are seeing this then break out the

ice and call me. Also remember winter fuel, make sure you have a winter blend!”


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“In the early years of the Model 2000XL (2004-2008/2009) we used a combination system for the foot brake and

park-ebrake. This setup is a disc brake squeezing a rotor mounted to the front of the top gear of the transfer

case, it is engaged using either the foot brake or the park brake. After 2009 we moved away from that system of

dual use, the foot brake alone uses the disc brake to slow the transfer case and the park brake is hooked to a

drum brake on the output shaft on the Allison transmission. What I want to talk about here is rebuilding or ser-

vicing that disc brake system. We do keep all the parts for this system. The issues we have seen on this system

stem from the brake pads not moving or moving unevenly. Step one is to get the brake assembly out and onto

your bench and disassemble it (photo 1). Now refer to photo 2, if the bottom mounting holes are out of round

then the assembly needs to be replaced, if they are ok then keep reading...Next clean the rods and replace the

spring, both in photo 2.

Now switch back to photo 1 and look for grooves worn in the brake pad guides, if you can feel a grove then re-

place the guides, otherwise just polish with 220 grit sand paper. Also remove the pistons and clean off the

buildup caused from hot brake fluid, these can be cleaned with 220 grit sandpaper and brake clean spray. “

“The next thing is to refer to photo 3 and make sure the mounting pins are tack welded to the bracket. After that

then take a close look at the brake pads (photo 4), they may be worn unevenly or have cracks even though they

are not worn out, if so replace. Once you are ready to reassemble use Red Loctite and torque to 30 foot

pounds.”

Photo 1 Photo 2

Photo 3 Photo 4


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These were just a few pictures from the 2018 McCall , Idaho All Cats Vintage Snowcat Jamboree February 21-24.

There we 30 over-snow vehicles, mostly Sno-Cats®, and about 75 people. A great /me was had by all, how could

you ask for be1er weather!


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TUCKER SNO-CAT® CORPORATION

2018 MAINTENANCE SEMINAR

Tucker Sno-Cat® Corporation Vehicle Maintenance Training Seminars Utility Vehicles…………….July 17th-18th Grooming Vehicles………...September 11th-12th The seminar will take place at Tucker SNO-CAT® facility in Medford, OR. The physical address is 2872 South Pacific Hwy., Medford, OR 97501. The seminar will consist of but not limited to the following: • Overview of the production process • Service and maintenance tips • Cummins Northwest presentation • Allison Transmission presentation • Factory tour • Question and answer • Shop time The cost is $385.00 per person. This includes coffee and doughnuts in the mornings and lunch both days. Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging and other meals. All participants must wear leather work boots and pants that cover the full length of the leg to partici-

pate in the factory tour and shop times.

All participants will be given a brief safety procedure lesson before entering the work areas.

Safety glasses are required in all work areas and will be supplied by Tucker SNO-CAT®. You may

bring your own safety glasses.


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If you are interested in purchasing a demonstrator please contact our sales department. We manufacture demo units

for both tes/ng and demonstra/ons. Purchasing a demonstrator can be beneficial. We sell our demonstrators at a dis-

counted price yet s/ll offer the factory warranty. Currently we have the following demo’s available for immediate de-

livery!

2017 2000G Tier 4i , 5-Pass

Groomer, 10’ Tiller, Drag Ready

12-Way Blade

38” Steel Tracks

2016 2000E Tier 4i, 5-Pass

Groomer-Utility Ready

12-Way Blade

38” Steel Tracks

10k Demo Trailer

Empty Weight 1780 lbs.

Dual Axles w/ Electric Brakes

Used Two Seasons, Setup for

Rubber Track


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2013 Model 2000E-26-6 Tucker-Terra®

(COULD BE CONVERTED TO 4-DOOR 5-PASS)

173 HP Cummins w/Allison Transmission

10’ 12-Way Blade, Air Lockers, Brush Guards

100 Gallon Fuel Tank, 1891 Hours



173 HP Cummins w/Allison Transmission, 8’ 6-

Way Blade, Raised Carriers, Brush Guard, Lower

Corner Lights Bo8om Door Windows, 1760 Hours

10’ 12-Way Blade, Air Lockers, Brush Guards

We have two older Sno-Cats® from the early 60s and 70s.

We can furnish these machines from “as is” all the way to

“total restoration”. Call Clyde for more information.

541-779-3731



173 HP Cummins w/Allison Transmission, 8’ 6-

Way Blade, Raised Carriers, Brush Guard, Lower

Corner Lights, Bo8om Door Windows, 1232 Hours

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March 2018 Volume 10 Issue 3 - Tucker Sno-Cat®