Arctic Cat Z Series 2006, Operator'S Manual

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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 81
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, connect 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
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.
13. On standard chain case models,
drain the chain-case lubricant
by removing the chain-case
drain plug located on the back-
side 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 Transmission
Lube (p/n 0636-817) into the
filler hole (see Lubrication sec-
tion).
14. On ACT drive gear case mod-
els, change the gear case fluid
(see Lubrication section).
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 pre-
vent warping or distortion dur-
ing storage.
16. Clean and inspect the drive
clutch and driven pulley.
17. Apply light oil to the upper
steering post bushing, ski spin-
dles and bolts, front and rear
pivot bushings of the skid
frame, and plungers of the
shock absorbers.
18. Lubricate the rear suspension,
spindles, speedometer drive
adapter, and driven shaft sup-
port bearing with a low-temper-
ature grease.
19. 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.
! CAUTION
Do not do step 10 on the 4-
stroke models; severe engine
damage could result.
! CAUTION
Never crank the engine over
without grounding the spark
plugs. Damage to coils and/or
CDI unit may result.