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The '11 VK-pro does have the coolant/heater shutoff. I flipped the rubber heat map back off the carbs, shut off the coolant/heater to the carbs, and went logging. The temps were 30F to 40F, then the snow got too soft to continue hauling logs. I had one little stutter but primarily the machine...

I'll have to investigate it! I think you may be right, I thought there was a fuel shut-off placed on a line to the carb bodies and just assumed it was a fuel line, not being quite clued in to the heated carbs thing. I'm regretting not following up with my out of area dealer and getting an...

OK, I will give it a try, flip the rubber cover back, and pinch off coolant leads to the carbs. I'll be dragging firewood logs in to the huts soon so I'll let you know if these measures help. Thanks!

I have been running with the rubber flap down, no idea that was for a heat management thing. My problem does seem to occur on the warmer days, particularly after the machine has been thoroughly warmed up and then is run full throttle (for example to pull a long, steeper hill). Imagine getting to...

SO, my VKPro ('11, 1000miles ) will stutter and then quit when running full out when warm. Or when I'm pulling a load. I work at 12,000 taking care of ski huts in Colorado. I pop the hood, and check to see if fuel is available by pulling the fuel line off the fuel pump (?). With fuel available...

I find it a very good WORK sled, and I am on my second, a used '07 which had about 550 miles on it when i got it. I've been wondering what was wrong with it that the previous owner got rid of it. So far, pretty good results. Good luck with your new one! Get the right tool for the job, and you...

I have also been stuck plenty of times. I concur with the shovel and leveling tips! However, I have been known to use the reverse to back up a bit (once level has been re-established). I have also been known to roll the beast over on it's side FURTHER, to allow me to pack good hard snow...

Well, retrieved the beast over the summer with the truck. Added a new battery, managed to get it to run, but red light still on, flashing a "21" code at me. Couldn't find anything wrong with it, except it was barely running (carb jets dirty on 2 out of three). Gave up and hauled it to the...

well, Hiked out the ridge yesterday to check on the sled, only to find the battery as dead as a doornail. #$%&* I am sort of relieved as the road is melted out in many places and the drifts that remain are quite steep and angled in places- it would've been tough sledding anyway. Does anyone...

Mr Sled, I didn't have any indicator information at all when I left the sled, and it is still out there in the boondocks. I expect to get out to it this week. I just want to go as prepared as possible for likely things I can poke and prod at. I will check the battery and starter connections...

It WAS a red light. The sled did make a single little click when the key was turned, from deep under the engine compartment, very faint. Not a series of clicks like when a starter solenoid is trying to tell you that you don't have enough juice to turn over the engine. I did check the engine oil...

Hello to all, new user here. I've a new to me '07 that I use servicing ski huts at 11-12,000 feet in the colorado rockies. Glad to have the simmons gen II to help with the powder on the backcountry un-groomed trails. I've worn out one '06 and when I took it in to the dealer he had a '07 trade in...