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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
Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer should per-
form 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 snow-
mobile to dry thoroughly. DO NOT get
water into any part of the engine.
3. Change the engine oil and replace the
air filter if necessary.
4. Place the rear of the snowmobile up
on a shielded safety stand.
5. Carefully pry the intake boots partially
over the throttle body inlets; then start
the engine and allow to idle.
6. 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 boots.
7. Plug the exhaust system outlet with
a clean cloth.
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 transmission and replace
the lubricant.
10. 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.
11. Clean and inspect the drive clutch
and driven clutch.
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 Cat Cleaner (p/n
4639-371). DO NOT USE SOL-
VENTS. THE PROPELLANT
WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.
16. Disconnect the battery cables mak-
ing sure to disconnect the negative
cable first; then clean the battery
posts and cables. Charge the battery.
17. 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.
18. 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
Avoid storing in direct sunlight and
using a plastic cover as moisture may
collect on the snowmobile causing
corrosion.
