Engine arrangement for a snowmobile

Details Engine arrangement for a snowmobile Engine arrangement for a snowmobile

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Winner, Tony (Department: 3611)

Motor vehicles

Including one or more ski-like or runner members

With at least one surface-engaging propulsion element

Reexamination Certificate

active

11177436

ABSTRACT:
A snowmobile with arrangement of a four cycle engine is disclosed providing a relatively low center of gravity for improved handling and maneuverability. The engine comprises a cylinder unit slanted to the back of the snowmobile and an improved packaging of auxiliary components in order to optimize the location of the center of gravity on the snowmobile. The engine has a balancer shaft rotatably coupled to the crankshaft and the balancer shaft axis is positioned above the crankshaft axis.

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European Search Report. European Patent Application: EP1389553A2. Date of Publication: Feb. 18, 2004. Place of Search: The Hague.

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