Arctic Cat DVX 400 2004, Руководство по обслуживанию

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2. Clean the ATV thoroughly by washing dirt, oil,
grass, and other foreign matter from the entire ATV.
Allow the ATV to dry thoroughly. DO NOT get
water into any part of the engine or air intake.
3. Either drain the gas tank or add Fuel Stabilizer (p/n
0638-165) to the gas in the gas tank. Remove the air
filter housing cover and air filter. Start the engine and
allow it to idle; then using Arctic Cat Engine Storage
Preserver (p/n 0636-177), rapidly inject the preserver
into the air filter opening for a period of 10 to 20 sec-
onds; then stop the engine. Install the air filter and
housing cover.
4. Drain the carburetor float chamber.
5. Plug the exhaust hole in the exhaust system with a
clean cloth.
6. Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing,
plungers of the shock absorbers, and drive chain.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws, and screws. Make
sure rivets holding components together are tight.
Replace all loose rivets. Care must be taken that all
calibrated nuts, cap screws, and bolts are tightened to
specifications.
8. Fill the cooling system to the upper level line on the
overflow tank with properly mixed coolant.
9. Disconnect the battery cables; then remove the bat-
tery, clean the battery posts and cables, and store in a
clean, dry area.
10. Store the ATV indoors in a level position.
Preparation After
Storage
Taking the ATV out of storage and correctly preparing it
will assure many miles and hours of trouble-free riding.
Arctic Cat recommends the following procedure to pre-
pare the ATV.
1. Clean the ATV thoroughly.
2. Clean the engine. Remove the cloth from the exhaust
system.
3. Check all control wires and cables for signs of wear
or fraying. Replace if necessary.
4. Change the engine/transmission oil and filter.
5. Check the coolant level and add properly mixed
coolant as necessary.
6. Charge the battery; then install. Connect the battery
cables.
7. Check the entire brake systems (fluid level, pads,
etc.), all controls, headlights, taillight, brakelight,
and headlight aim; adjust or replace as necessary.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws, and screws mak-
ing sure all calibrated nuts, cap screws, and bolts are
tightened to specifications.
9. Check tire pressure. Inflate to recommended pressure
as necessary.
10. Make sure the steering moves freely and does not
bind.
11. Check the spark plug. Clean or replace as necessary.
12. Follow the recommendations found in the pre-start
inspection.
13. Inspect the drive chain and sprockets. Adjust or
replace as necessary.
! CAUTION
If the interior of the air filter housing is dirty, clean
the area before starting the engine.
! CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sunlight and avoid
using a plastic cover as moisture will collect on
the ATV causing rusting.