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Preparation for Storage
Arctic Cat recommends the following
procedure to prepare the ATV for storage.
An authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer
should perform this service; however, the
owner/operator may perform this service
if desired.
1. Clean the seat cushion (cover and
base) with a damp cloth and allow to
dry.
2. Clean the ATV thoroughly by wash-
ing dirt, oil, grass, and other foreign
matter from the entire ATV. Allow
the ATV to dry thoroughly. DO
NOT get water into any part of the
engine or air intake.
3. Either drain the gas tank or add a
fuel stabilizer to the gas in the gas
tank. Remove the air filter housing
cover and air filter. Start the engine
and allow it to idle; then using Arc-
tic Cat Engine Preserver, rapidly
inject the preserver into the air filter
opening for a period of 10 to 20 sec-
onds. Install the air filter and hous-
ing cover.
4. Drain the carburetor float bowl.
5. Plug the hole in the exhaust system
with a clean cloth.
6. Apply light oil to the upper steering
post bushing, plungers of the shock
absorbers, and drive chain.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws,
and screws. Make sure rivets hold-
ing components together are tight.
Replace all loose rivets. Care must
be taken that all calibrated nuts, cap
screws, and bolts are tightened to
specifications.
8. Fill the cooling system with properly
mixed coolant.
9. Disconnect the battery cables (nega-
tive cable first); then remove the bat-
tery, clean the battery posts and
cables, and store in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: For storage, use a battery
maintainer or make sure the battery
is fully charged (see Battery section
in this manual).
10. Store the ATV indoors in a level
position.
CAUTION
Prior to storing the ATV, it must be
properly serviced to prevent rusting
and component deterioration.
CAUTION
If the interior of the air filter housing
is dirty, clean the area before start-
ing the engine.
CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sun-
light and avoid using a plastic cover
as moisture will collect on the ATV
causing rusting.
