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Preparation for Storage
Prior to storing the snowmobile, it must be
properly serviced to prevent corrosion and
component deterioration. An authorized
Yamaha Snowmobile dealer should per-
form this service; however, the owner/oper-
ator can perform this service if desired. This
service is at the discretion and expense of
the snowmobile owner. To prepare the
snowmobile for storage, Yamaha recom-
mends the following procedure:
1. Clean the seat cushion with a damp
cloth and a 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. Change the engine oil.
4. Plug the exhaust system outlet with
a clean cloth.
5. Fill the gas tank to its rated capacity;
then add Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer to
the gas tank following directions on
the container for the stabilizer/gaso-
line ratio. Tighten the gas tank cap
securely.
6. With the snowmobile level, check
the lubricant level in the chain case.
If low, add chain lube through the
fill plug hole.
7. Remove the drive belt from the drive
clutch/driven clutch. Lay the belt on
a flat surface or slide it into a card-
board sleeve to prevent warping or
distortion during storage.
8. Clean and inspect the drive clutch
and driven clutch.
9. Apply light oil to the upper steering
post bushing and shafts of the shock
absorbers.
10. Lubricate the rear suspension with
all-temperature grease.
11. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap
screws making sure all nuts, bolts,
and cap screws are tightened
securely. Make sure all rivets hold-
ing the components together are
tight. Replace all loose rivets.
12. Clean and polish the hood, console,
and chassis. DO NOT USE SOL-
VENTS. THE PROPELLANT
WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.
NOTE: Disconnect the battery
cables making sure to disconnect the
negative cable first; then clean the
battery posts and cables. Charge the
battery.
13. 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.
14. If the snowmobile must be stored out-
doors, position the snowmobile out of
direct sunlight; then block the entire
snowmobile off the ground making
sure the snowmobile is secure. Loosen
the track adjusting bolts to reduce
track tension. Cover with a machine
cover or a heavy tarpaulin to protect it
from dirt, dust, and rain.
CAUTION
Sealed batteries require charging if
left for extended non-start periods.
Yamaha recommends trickle charg-
ing once a month. Follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
cautions.
CAUTION
Avoid storing in direct sunlight and
using a plastic cover as moisture
may collect on the snowmobile
causing corrosion.
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