Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1, Operator'S Manual

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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 41
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
Prior to storing the snowmobile, it
must be properly serviced to pre-
vent corrosion and component dete-
rioration. An authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer should perform
this service; however, the owner/
operator can perform this service if
desired. This service is at the discre-
tion and expense of the snowmobile
owner. To prepare the snowmobile
for storage, Arctic Cat recommends
the following procedure:
1. Clean the seat cushion with a
damp cloth and Arctic Cat
Vinyl Protectant (p/n 0638-
313).
2. Clean the snowmobile thor-
oughly by hosing dirt, oil,
grass, and other foreign matter
from the skid frame, tunnel,
hood, and belly pan. Allow the
snowmobile to dry thoroughly.
DO NOT get water into any
part of the engine.
3. Change the engine oil and clean
the air intake silencer.
4. Plug the exhaust system outlet
with a clean cloth.
5. Fill the gas tank to its rated
capacity; then add Arctic Cat
Fuel Stabilizer (p/n 0638-165)
to the gas tank following direc-
tions on the container for the
s t a b i l i z e r / g a s o l i n e r a t i o .
Ti g h t e n t h e g a s t a n k c a p
securely.
6. Change the gear case fluid (see
Lubrication section).
7. Remove the drive belt from the
drive clutch/driven pulley. Lay
the belt on a flat surface or slide
it into a cardboard sleeve to pre-
vent warping or distortion dur-
ing storage.
8. Clean and inspect the drive
clutch and driven pulley.
9. Apply light oil to the upper
steering post bushing, ski spin-
dles and bolts, front and rear
pivot bushings of the skid
frame, and rods of the shock
absorbers.
10. Lubricate the rear suspension
and the spindles with a low-
temperature grease.
11. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap
screws making sure all cali-
brated nuts, bolts, and cap
screws are tightened to specifi-
cations. Make sure all rivets
h o l d i n g t h e c o m p o n e n t s
together are tight. Replace all
loose rivets.
12. Clean and polish the hood, con-
sole, and chassis with Arctic
Cat Hood an d Windshield
Cleaner/ Polish (p/n 0636-174).
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR
SPRAY CLEANERS. THE
PROPELLANT WILL DAM-
AGE THE FINISH.
13. Disconnect the battery cables
making sure to disconnect the
negative cable first; then clean
the battery posts and cables.
14. If possible, store the snowmo-
bile indoors. Raise the track off
the floor by blocking up the
back end making sure the snow-
mobile is secure. Loosen the
track adjusting bolts to reduce
track tension. Cover the snow-
mobile with a machine cover or
a heavy tarpaulin to protect it
from dirt and dust.