Frame and body construction for small snowmobile
AssigneeYamaha Hatsuodoki Kabushiki Kaisha
InventorsToshihiro Yasui, Masanori Sugita, Tsuneo Isobe
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Abstract
A frame and body construction for a small snowmobile comprised of a generally open tubular frame to which a light weight generally inverted cup shape body is detachably connected. To prevent carburetor icing, an insulating box encircles the carburetor and cooperates with the body, when the body is in place.
Claims5
A small snowmobile or the like comprising a generally open welded, tubular frame assembly, an engine supported in said frame assembly and having an induction system including a charge forming device, a body having a generally inverted cup shape affixed to said frame assembly and overlying said engine, said body having a substantially open lower area facing said frame assembly and said engine for facilitating assembly onto said frame assembly and whereby the underside of said engine is substantially exposed to the elements when said body is affixed to said frame assembly, and a charge forming device enclosure fixed to said engine and cooperating with said body for enclosing said charge forming device for insulation of said charge forming device from the elements.
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