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Preparation for Storage
Prior to storing the snowmobile, it must
be properly serviced to prevent corrosion
and component deterioration. An autho-
rized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer
should perform this service; however, the
owner/ operator can perform this service
if desired. This service is at the discretion
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 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. Place the rear of the snowmobile up
on a shielded safety stand.
4. Start the engine and allow to idle;
then pry the intake boot forward.
5. Spray an Engine Storage Preserver
into the intakes until the engine
exhaust starts to smoke heavily or
until the engine starts to drop in
RPM. Turn engine off. Install the
intake boot.
6. Plug the exhaust system outlet with
a clean cloth.
7. 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 con-
nect the high tension leads.
8. Fill the gas tank to its rated capacity;
then add Arctic Cat Fuel Stabilizer
(p/n 0436-907) to the gas tank fol-
lowing directions on the container
for the stabilizer/gasoline ratio.
Tighten the gas tank cap securely.
9. Flush the gear case and replace the
lubricant (see Lubrication section).
10. Remove the drive belt from the drive
clutch/driven pulley. Lay the belt on
a flat surface or slide it into a card-
board sleeve to prevent warping or
distortion during storage.
11. Clean and inspect the drive clutch
and driven pulley.
12. Apply light oil to the upper steering
post bushing and shafts of the shock
absorbers.
13. Lubricate the rear suspension, spin-
dles, and steering arms with all-tem-
perature grease.
14. 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.
15. Clean and polish the hood, console,
and chassis with Arctic Cat Hood
and Windshield Cleaner/ Polish (p/n
4639-559). DO NOT USE SOL-
VENTS OR SPRAY CLEANERS.
THE PROPELLANT WILL DAM-
AGE THE FINISH.
16. 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.
CAUTION
Do not run the engine without the
belt guard in place and secured.
CAUTION
Never crank the engine over without
grounding the spark plugs. Damage
to coils and/or ECU may result.
