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Preparation For Storage
Arctic Cat recommends the following
procedure to prepare this ATV for stor-
age. An authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer should perform this service; how-
ever, the owner/operator may perform
this service if desired.
1. Clean the seat cushion (cover and
base) with a damp cloth and allow it
to dry.
2. Clean the ATV thoroughly by wash-
ing 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. Fill the fuel tank with fresh #1 or #2
diesel fuel (according to ambient tem-
peratures); then add a quality anti-
microbial additive. Run the engine in
a well-ventilated area for several min-
utes to make sure fresh, treated fuel is
circulated throughout the entire injec-
tion system.
4. Plug the hole in the muffler with a
clean cloth.
5. Apply light oil to the upper steering
post bushing and plungers of the
shock absorbers.
6. 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.
7. Fill the cooling system to the bottom
of the stand pipe in the filler neck
with properly mixed coolant.
8. Disconnect the battery cables (nega-
tive cable first); then remove the bat-
tery, clean the battery posts and
cables, and store in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: For storage, use a battery
maintainer or make sure the bat-
tery is fully charged (see Battery
section in this manual).
9. Store the ATV indoors in a level posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Prior to storing the ATV, it must be
properly serviced to prevent rusting
and component deterioration.
CAUTION
DO NOT store the ATV with biodiesel
(B20) in the fuel system. Severe dam-
age to the fuel system may occur.
CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sun-
light and avoid using a plastic cover
as moisture will collect on the ATV
causing rusting.
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