Arctic Cat ZR 6000 R CROSS COUNTRY, Operator'S Manual

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Preparation For Storage
Prior to storing the snowmobile, it must be properly
serviced to prevent corrosion and component deterio-
ration. To prepare the snowmobile for storage, Arctic
Cat recommends the following procedure.
1. Clean the seat cushion with a damp cloth and Arc-
tic Cat Vinyl Protectant.
2. Clean the snowmobile thoroughly 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. Place the rear of the snowmobile up on a shielded
safety stand. Remove the air-intake silencer boots
from the carburetors.
4. Start the engine and allow to idle. With the engine
idling, spray an Engine Storage Preserver into the
carburetors until the engine exhaust starts to
smoke heavily or until the engine starts to drop in
RPM. Turn engine off.
5. Plug the exhaust system outlet with a clean cloth.
6. With the tether switch cap removed:
A. Disconnect the high tension leads from the
spark plugs; then remove the plugs, connect
them to the leads, and ground them on the cyl-
inder 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 ten-
sion leads.
7. Drain the gas from the carburetor float bowls. Fill
the gas tank to its rated capacity; then add Arctic
Cat Fuel Stabilizer (p/n 0436-907) to the gas tank
following directions on the container for the stabi-
lizer/gasoline ratio. Tighten the gas tank cap
securely.
8. Drain the chain-case lubricant. Remove the chain-
case cover and inspect chain, sprockets, and chain
tensioner for wear and the chain for proper ten-
sion. Install the chain-case cover and seal; then
pour Arctic Cat Synthetic Chain Lube (p/n 5639-
038) into the oil level stick filler hole according to
specifications.
9. Remove the drive belt from the drive clutch/driven
clutch. Lay the belt on a flat surface or slide it into
a cardboard sleeve to prevent warping or distortion
during storage.
10. Clean and inspect the drive clutch and driven
clutch.
11. Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing
and shafts of the shock absorbers.
12. Lubricate the rear suspension and bellcranks with
a all-temperature grease.
13. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws making sure
all calibrated nuts, bolts, and cap screws are tight-
ened to specifications. Make sure all rivets holding
the components together are tight. Replace all
loose rivets.
14. Clean and polish the hood, console, and chassis
with Cat Cleaner (p/n 4639-371). DO NOT USE
SOLVENTS. THE PROPELLANT WILL DAM-
AGE THE FINISH.
15. If possible, store the snowmobile indoors. Raise
the track off the floor by blocking up the back end
making sure the snowmobile is secure. Loosen the
track adjusting bolts to reduce track tension. Cover
the snowmobile with a machine cover or a heavy
tarpaulin to protect it from dirt and dust.
16. If the snowmobile must be stored outdoors, posi-
tion the snowmobile out of direct sunlight; then
block the entire snowmobile off the ground mak-
ing sure the snowmobile is secure. Loosen the
track adjusting bolts to reduce track tension. Cover
with a machine cover or a heavy tarpaulin to pro-
tect it from dirt, dust, and rain.
CAUTION
Never crank the engine over without grounding the
spark plugs. Damage to coils and/or CDI unit may
result.
CAUTION
Avoid storing in direct sunlight and using a plastic
cover as moisture may collect on the snowmobile
causing corrosion.