Storage
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Long-term storage of your snowmobile will re-
quire some preventive procedures to guard
against deterioration.
Engine
Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inders, piston rings, etc., from corrosion.
1.
Remove the spark plug caps and spark
plugs.
2.
Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each
spark plug bore.
3.
Install the spark plug caps onto the spark
plugs, and then place the spark plugs on
the cylinder head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit sparking
during the next step.)
4.
Turn the engine over several times with
the starter. (This will coat the cylinder
walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent
damage or injury from sparking, make
sure to ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the engine over.
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5.
Remove the spark plug caps from the
spark plugs, and then install the spark
plugs and the spark plug caps.
Fuel
Add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank to help
prevent fuel oxidation and gum and varnish
deposits, and to inhibit corrosion in the fuel
system and injectors. In areas where oxygen-
ated fuel (gasohol) is used, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
Chassis
1.
Lubricate all specified points with grease.
(See page 84 for detailed information
about the lubrication points.)
2.
Loosen the drive track and block up the
chassis so that the track is suspended
above the ground.
3.
Clean the exterior of the snowmobile and
apply a rust inhibitor.
4.
Store the snowmobile in a dry, well-venti-
lated place with a porous cover placed
over it.
5.
Keep the snowmobile on a level surface
during storage or while transporting.
NOTICE
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Improper cleaning can damage plastic
parts such as shroud, covers, wind-
shields, headlight lenses, meter lenses,
etc. Use only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and water to
clean plastic.
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Do not use any harsh chemical products
on plastic parts. Be sure to avoid using
cloths or sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive cleaning
products, solvent or thinner, fuel (gaso-
line), rust removers or inhibitors, brake
fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte.
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Do not use high-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners since they cause wa-
ter seepage and deterioration in the fol-
lowing areas: seals (of the slide rail
suspension, front suspension and
brakes), electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments, switches and
lights), breather hoses and vents.
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For snowmobiles equipped with a wind-
shield: Do not use strong cleaners or
hard sponges as they will cause dulling
or scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave scratches
on the windshield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave any
marks. If the windshield is scratched,
use a quality plastic polishing com-
pound after washing.
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