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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
Arctic Cat recommends the following
procedure to prepare the ATV for stor-
age. An authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer should perform this service;
however, the owner/operator may per-
form 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
washing dirt, oil, grass, and other
foreign matter from the entire
ATV. Allow the ATV to dry thor-
oughly. 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 Arctic Cat Engine Preserver,
rapidly inject the preserver into the
air filter opening for a period of 10
to 20 seconds. Install the air filter
and housing cover.
4. Drain the carburetor float bowl.
5. Plug the hole in the exhaust sys-
tem with a clean cloth.
6. Apply light oil to the upper steer-
ing 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 prop-
erly mixed coolant.
9. Disconnect the battery cables
(negative cable first); then remove
the battery, clean the battery posts
and cables, and store in a clean,
dry area.
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
This sealed battery should be
charged at the recommended rate
every 30 days or permanent damage
will result if the battery completely
discharges.
CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sun-
light and avoid using a plastic cover
as moisture will collect on the ATV
causing rusting.
