Snowmobile Summer Storage Tips: Protect Your Sled & Battery

Summer storage is necessary for snowmobile owners. Compared to other powersports vehicles, snowmobiles have a much shorter riding season and spend more time in storage. The short season and need for the right conditions often mean less time on the trails and more time on the trailer, even during the winter.

But then, when it’s over, it’s back into storage for several months across most of the country. And like most things, there is a “best way” to go about that storage for your battery and sled.

How to Store Your Snowmobile Battery for Summer

A yellow snowmobile sits in an open wooden garage. Neglecting your battery during this downtime can result in a dead or significantly weakened battery, leaving you unprepared when winter returns. Additionally, a weak battery forces your snowmobile’s charging system to work harder, potentially causing long-term damage.

A few simple steps can help extend your battery’s lifespan and ensure a strong start to the next season.

First Things First: In or Out?

The first question is, should you remove the snowmobile battery for summer storage?

Whether or not to remove the battery is up to the rider’s preference. If you choose to remove it, be sure to store it in a cool, dry environment, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

The best way to keep your battery in top shape is to use a battery maintainer at least once a month. This will prevent deep discharge and extend its lifespan, ensuring your snowmobile is ready to go when winter arrives.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

There are some common mistakes that riders make with snowmobile batteries.

Ignoring flooded battery fluid levels: Riders with conventional flooded batteries should regularly check fluid levels to prevent internal damage.
Not using a battery maintainer: A battery left idle for months will slowly self-discharge, increasing the risk of failure.

Yuasa Battery Maintainers for Snowmobile Storage

Snowmobiler checks his battery before spring storage. Proper maintenance is key to maximizing battery life. Yuasa offers 1.2A, 2A, and 3A charger/maintainers to keep your battery in peak condition. Explore Yuasa’s lineup of battery maintainers and chargers, available through our Authorized Dealers.

A new 900mA charger/maintainer will also be available by April.

Using a Yuasa battery maintainer helps prevent sulfation and extends battery life, ensuring you don’t run into startup issues when winter arrives.

Additional Resources

Looking for more great information from the experts at Yuasa? Visit our blog to find the latest advice on battery care, safety, and powersports vehicles.

Final Tips for a Trouble-Free Start to Next Season

Taking the right steps for snowmobile summer storage can extend battery life, prevent costly replacements, and ensure a hassle-free riding experience next winter. A little preparation now goes a long way in maintaining your sled’s performance.

By following these expert-recommended storage tips, you’ll be ready to hit the trails as soon as the snow starts falling!

For over 45 years, Yuasa Battery has been manufacturing powersports batteries to uncompromisingly high standards, making them the largest American manufacturer and distributor of batteries for motorcycles, snowmobiles, scooters, all-terrain vehicles, side-by-sides, and personal watercraft.