Russian snowmobiles
Today the Russian one tops the list of the largest manufacturers of bicycle and motorcycle equipment; the equipment is produced under the Stels brand.
Using its strong and established long-term relationships with Chinese manufacturers, where the strategic partner of Stels is the QIANJANG GROUP corporation, known throughout the world for the excellent characteristics of its products.
As a result, quality at the level of the world's best manufacturers and competitive prices for equipment have made Stels the leader of the Russian market.
The company, keeping up with the times, provides Russian consumers with the widest range of models of various motorcycles and bicycles.
The model range of ATVs includes more than 25 models, over 40 models of motorcycles, including snowmobiles.
Effective management of the company's activities allows us to store up to 96 percent of spare parts and elements for Stels equipment in warehouses located in Russian regions, where there are sales offices.
As a result, you are offered the most competitive prices, which will please the buyer with their affordability.
One of the company's activities is the production and sale of Stels snowmobiles. The model range is represented by snowmobiles stels 800 wolverine, stels s600, stels s800, stels v800 wolverine, stels v800.
S800 benefits
This snow transport is equipped with a two-cylinder, V-shaped, injection engine, its stroke is four-stroke, the system is liquid-cooled, the engine displacement is 800 cm cubic, the power output is 67 hp.
A powerful engine with a decent displacement allows the snowmobile to quickly and confidently pick up speed on rough, snowy terrain, this is especially true on already compacted snow.
The engine starts well and has economical fuel consumption.
During the development of this vehicle, the company's engineers adapted the engine to operate in conditions of low temperatures and active operation at high speeds.
Each part in the power plant has an increased wear resistance resource. A gas tank with a capacity of 45 liters of fuel and an average consumption over a distance of 100 kilometers of about 12 liters, allows you to travel quite a decent distance, without the need to stop for refueling.
A snowmobile of the previous brand, Stels 600, shows approximately the same fuel consumption.
The front suspension is telescopic, its travel is 15 cm, the track is 60 cm wide, it has snow hooks each 2 cm in size, as a result the snowmobile receives the highest performance in cross-country ability and controllability at high speeds.
Here, the engineers were helped by the experience of operating the Stels 600 snowmobile, the technical characteristics of which were largely taken as the basis for the new model . You can see for yourself the controllability and maneuverability of stels products by watching the test drive of the stels s800 wolverine snowmobile, the video is uploaded to the Internet.
The STELS 800 model snowmobile has a comfortable seat; two large people can sit on it comfortably.
The steering grips are equipped with a heating system that will prevent your hands from getting cold while driving and being distracted from driving, while getting pleasant emotions from riding in the snow.
A towbar is included as standard, so you can tow a heavy load without any problems. The starting package includes a spacious case.
The design of the snowmobile is classic; the S800 Wolverine snowmobile is equipped with everything required for everyday work and for excellent relaxation when going outdoors outside the city, for active recreation.
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User manual
Each Stels snowmobile is equipped with a warranty card and detailed operating instructions, which indicate all the key points for servicing the track. The manual also contains a list of the most common problems and malfunctions, as well as methods for eliminating them. At the end there is also a detailed wiring diagram for the snowmobile track.
Break-in recommendations
The running-in period for this snowbike includes the first 500 km. During this period, new engine parts are just being broken in, so it is important to follow the following rules:
- During the first start, let the engine idle for 2-5 minutes. During this time it will warm up to the desired temperature.
- For the first 150 km it is recommended to drive at a speed of no more than 50 km/h.
- After reaching 150 km and until the end of the break-in, you should not allow long driving at speeds in the range of 60-75 km/h.
- Ride without a load or a passenger.
- At the end of the break-in, completely change the engine oil.
Daniila Rukin
Snowmobile specialist "Buran". I go fishing in my free time.
Ask a Question
During the break-in period, it is strictly forbidden to drive with the throttle fully open. If for some reason there is extraneous noise in the engine, you should contact a specialized service center.
It should also be remembered that during the break-in period, fuel and engine oil consumption may increase. Therefore, you need to check the oil level every 100 km.
Maintenance
The first comprehensive maintenance should be carried out immediately after the end of the running-in period or a month after purchase. All operations must be repeated at intervals of 500 km or once a month. In addition, it is necessary to carry out daily maintenance each time before leaving. During the EO they check:
- operation of the brake system, steering wheel, lighting system and throttle drive;
- fuel and oil level;
- condition of controls, track, air filter;
- fastening parts;
- towing device;
- completeness of spare parts, availability of tools.
After every 3,000 km (or every 6 months), service is carried out, which includes a comprehensive check of all system components.
Preservation and storage
After the end of the season, snowmobile equipment is removed for long-term storage, having previously undergone preservation. Proper preparation allows you to keep all the vital components of the machine in working order and prevent premature corrosion.
Storage areas must be dry and well ventilated. Preparations for preservation should be carried out with a cold engine.
Basic engine operations:
- Remove the spark plugs and pour 20-25 ml of engine oil into each cylinder.
- Insert spark plugs into spark plug tips and place them on metal parts of the engine to “ground” them.
- Use the starter several times to crank the crankshaft.
- Insert the spark plugs into the cylinders and put on the tips.
Rear suspension preparation:
- Remove moisture and snow from the surface.
- Loosen the track.
- Install the hangers on the supports so that the track is in a hanging position.
- Clean the entire surface of the bike and apply anti-corrosion agent.
- Put on the cover.
In addition to the operations described above, you should also completely fill the fuel tank. This will prevent corrosion of the power system elements. It is also imperative to remove the battery, first disconnecting the negative and then the positive drive. In order to maintain the battery's performance, it must be charged periodically.
Specifications
| engine power | 67 hp |
| torque | maximum 73.0 |
| frame | steel, riveted - welded, sheet |
| engine | 4-stroke, V-shaped structure, volume 800 cc. |
| number of cylinders | 2 |
| cooling system | liquid |
| ignition system | electronic control, contactless |
| supply system | injection EFI |
| fuel | octane number not less than 92 |
| transmission | with wedge variator |
| main gear | drive shaft with drive stars |
| clutch | automatic |
| starting system | electric starter |
| brake system | disk, hydraulic drive |
| front suspension | telescopic, spring, independent with hydraulic shock absorbers, travel range 15 cm. |
| rear suspension | spring, pendulum with hydraulic shock absorber, travel range 17 cm. |
| chassis | There are two control skis in front. Track with front drive stars, rail type design, the system is supported by support rollers. Track material: rubber-fabric |
| caterpillar dimensions | 39.4x60x2 cm. |
| fuel tank | capacity 45 liters |
| dimensions of the two front skis | each 1065 x 180 mm. |
| turning radius | no more than 3.5 meters |
| Dimensions of the snowmobile in cm. | 315 x 116 x 147/80 |
| fully loaded weight | 370 kg |
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Made in Japan
The main change is a completely new power unit. Under the hood of the Wolverine, as you can easily guess from the name, there is an 800 cc engine developed by the STELS in-house design bureau. This two-cylinder, four-stroke, liquid-cooled injection engine was invented in Russia, but is produced in... Japan. This geography is by no means accidental. The fact is that in Russia there is neither the experience nor the equipment that could be used to produce a high-quality engine for motorcycles. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, not a single dog has been eaten in this case. And the fact that the Japanese had a hand in the snowmobile’s engine is immediately obvious. Very well assembled and with great production culture. It literally starts on the fly and runs smoothly, without any extraneous noise or ringing. Thanks to a perfectly matched balance shaft, the motor not only works, but whispers... By the way, STELS is so confident in its power unit that it gives a separate three-year warranty for it.
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Photo gallery
In the photos below you will see the representative of the Stels family, the S800 Wolverine snowmobile. It is very comfortable and has sufficient cross-country ability. If you want to go hunting, fishing or just ride, this unit will help you overcome snowy sections of the path.
"Kettle" for the motor
Is it the right choice to install a four-stroke engine in the snow, since two-stroke engines, as you know, are more powerful and start better in cold weather?.. You shouldn’t rush to conclusions. The stealth engine is equipped with a kind of pre-heater as standard. If necessary, the electric heater inside the engine is connected with a special wire to the battery terminals, 5-7 minutes - and the oil in the crankcase becomes warm and liquid, thanks to which the engine starts without problems even in the most severe frost. Skeptics will certainly notice that during this time the “boiler” will drain the battery and the starter simply will not crank the crankshaft. Unnecessary fears. The Wolverine 800 has two high-capacity batteries. We can definitely say that the snowman is one hundred percent perfect for the Russian winter.
Let's try the stealth "Wolverine" in action? After spending the night outside in 23-degree frost, all the snowmobiles, of which there were 7 in the test, started up perfectly in the morning even without electrical heating. While the engine is warming up at idle, we study the controls at random. Everything is very logical: on the left side there are starter buttons, low/high beam switches, as well as buttons for heating the grips and the gas trigger. On the same side is the brake lever. On the right side of the steering wheel there is only a gas trigger and an emergency engine shutdown button. In general, a classic of the genre, just like on any other snowmobile.
The price is justified
Many people today are wondering whether it is worth purchasing a “Stealth” snowmobile - “800 Wolverine”. This model was appreciated more than others by those who had “Buran” and “Taiga” in their garage, compared to which this new equipment greatly outperforms. But you need to understand that the Wolverine cannot be compared with these two-stroke analogues, which any novice user could disassemble and assemble in half an hour in the cold. This snowmobile has a thinner, more complex and delicate design.
The price for it justifies itself: although it is expensive, it is reliable. “Wolverine” is a completely new price segment of domestic equipment for our country. Even with the dollar exchange rate rising today, STELS dealerships sell their creations for two hundred seventy-five thousand rubles. And this, according to many, is a fairly reasonable price for a well-equipped and powerful car, and not from a Chinese manufacturer. Moreover, the excellent ratio of quality and cost already from the first year of production made this machine a sales hit, which pulled the lion's share of buyers of heavy utilitarian snowmobiles sold in Russia from the market.
general information
Rumors about the creation of a new product circulated for a relatively short time. The Stealth Wolverine snowmobile first appeared towards the end of 2013. Many Russians, flattered by the new product, began to buy the very first model.
However, “Wolverine” is a snowmobile, the first model of which did not really shine with its quality. The Chinese eight hundred cc engine of the Odes brand, shock absorbers and, in general, many running parts could have been pumped up at the most crucial moment. There were also mistakes in the cooling system.
In general, although the snowmobile was driven, it assumed that its owner must have some skills to troubleshoot problems that arise. Therefore, taking into account the defects and completely reworking my brainchild, I brought it to perfection. And today the Wolverine 800 snowmobile has nothing in common with the first model, except for its appearance.
Reviews
Already the very first test indicated that the first domestic snowmobile had acquired a truly good engine. The engine has virtually no vibrations, a lot of positive impressions from both the dynamics and traction characteristics. And this is not at all surprising: the Wolverine snowmobile, reviews of which are proof of this, does not create problems with overheating, tees in the cooling system and with the fuel line. Even those who tested their equipment in the mountains say that all these components did not burst under heavy loads, and the engine mounts were not deformed.
In addition, as on the first models, the rubber elements on the Wolverine do not fly off the rollers of the rear suspension, and it itself can withstand even the toughest jumps and rapid drives over uneven surfaces and potholes. A significant role in the list of advantages of this release is played by sixty-seven horsepower in the engine instead of the previous fifty-nine.
However, many owners of this snowmobile, judging by the reviews, are faced with the high cost of some spare parts offered by official dealers. But this dissatisfaction is caused by the habit of buying cheap Chinese components, while high-quality parts have always cost a lot.
