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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE
9. Plug the exhaust system outlet
with a clean cloth.
10. With the ignition switch in the
OFF position:
A. Disconnect the high tension
leads from the spark plugs;
then remove the plugs, con-
nect them to the leads, and
ground them on the cylinder
heads.
B. Pour 29.5 ml (1 fl oz) of SAE
#30 petroleum-based oil into
each spark plug hole and pull
the recoil starter handle slowly
about 10 times.
C. Install the spark plugs and
connect the high tension leads.
11. On carbureted models, drain the
gas from each carburetor float
chamber.
12. Fill the gas tank to its rated capac-
ity; then add Arctic Cat Fuel Sta-
bilizer (p/n 0436-907) to the gas
tank following directions on the
container for the stabilizer/gaso-
line ratio. Tighten the gas tank
cap securely.
13. On standard chain case models,
drain the chain-case lubricant by
removing the chain-case drain
plug located on the backside of
the chain-case assembly. Remove
the chain-case cover and inspect
chain, sprockets, chain tensioner,
and rollers for wear and the chain
for proper tension. Install the
drain plug, chain-case cover, and
seal; then pour the recommended
amount of Arctic Cat Transmis-
sion Lube (p/n 0636-817) into the
filler hole (see Lubrication sec-
tion).
14. On ACT drive gear case models,
flush the gear case and replace the
lubricant (see Lubrication sec-
tion).
15. 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 prevent
warping or distortion during stor-
age.
16. Clean and inspect the drive clutch
and driven pulley.
17. Apply light oil to the upper steer-
ing post bushing, ski spindles and
bolts, front and rear pivot bush-
ings of the skid frame, and plung-
ers of the shock absorbers.
18. Lubricate the rear suspension,
spindles, speedometer drive
adapter, and driven shaft support
bearing with a low-temperature
grease.
19. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap
screws making sure all calibrated
nuts, bolts, and cap screws are
tightened to specifications. Make
sure all rivets holding the compo-
nents together are tight. Replace
all loose rivets.
! CAUTION
Do not do step 10 on the 4-stroke
models; severe engine damage
could result.
! CAUTION
Never crank the engine over with-
out grounding the spark plugs.
Damage to coils and/or CDI unit
may result.
