Section02MAINTENANCE
Subsection 02 (STORAGE)
STORAGE
GENERAL
Proper snowmobile storage is a necessity during
the summer months or when a vehicle is not being
used for more than one month.
Refer to storage column from MAINTENANCE
CHART jointly with the present storage proce-
dure in order to cover each and every aspect of
the snowmobile storage procedure. Any worn,
broken or damaged parts should be replaced.
WARNING
Unless otherwise specified, engine should be
turned off for storage procedure.
FUEL STABILIZER
With the new fuel additives, it is critical to use
the fuel stabilizer (P/N 413 408 600) (250 mL) to
prevent fuel deterioration, gum formation and fuel
system components corrosion. Follow manufac-
turer’s instructions for proper use.
Pour fuel stabilizer in fuel tank.
Fill up fuel tank completely. Ensure there is no
water inside fuel tank.
CAUTION: Should any water be trapped inside
fuel tank, severe internal damage will occur to
the fuel injection system.
CAUTION: Fuel stabilizer should be added
prior to engine lubrication to ensure fuel sys-
tem components protection against varnish
deposits.
WARNING
Fuel is inflammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Always work in a well
ventilated area. Do not smoke or allow open
flames or sparks in the vicinity. Fuel tank
may be pressurized, slowly turn cap when
opening. Never use an open flame to check
fuel level. When fueling, keep vehicle level.
Do not overfill or top off the fuel tank and
leave vehicle in the sun. As temperature
increases, fuel expands and might overflow.
Always wipe off any fuel spillage from the
vehicle. Periodically inspect fuel system.
COOLING SYSTEM
Antifreeze should be replaced for the storage pe-
riod to prevent antifreeze deterioration.
Make sure to perform an antifreeze density test.
CAUTION: Improper antifreeze mixture might
allow freezing of the liquid in the cooling sys-
tem if vehicle is stored in area where freezing
point is reached. This would seriously damage
the engine. Failure to replace the antifreeze
for storage may allow its degradation that
could result in poor cooling when engine will
be used.
Refer to COOLING SYSTEM section.
ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER
Change engine oil and filter. Refer to LUBRICA-
TION in ENGINE section.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Fogging of the engine is recommended at the end
of the season and before any extended storage
period to provide additional corrosion protection.
This will lubricate the engine intake valves, the
cylinders and the exhaust valves.
To fog the engine valves, proceed as follows:
– Remove the two bolts that retains the fuel rail.
– Remove the rail along with the three fuel injec-
tors.
– Spray storage oil (P/N 413 711 600) for Canada
and (P/N 413 711 900) for USA into the intake
ports.
– Crankengineatwideopenthrottletoputitin
the drown engine mode. This will prevent fuel
injection and ignition.
– Carefully inspect O-rings condition before re-
installing fuel injectors. Replace O-rings with
new ones if damaged. Lubricate O-rings with
injection oil prior to installing.
– Reinstall the injectors.
– Apply Loctite 243 and torque the two bolts to
10 N•m(89lbf•in) that hold the fuel rail on.
– Make sure there is no leak at injectors when
cranking the engine in the upcoming steps.
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