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S TORAGE
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Long term storage requires some preven-
tive procedures to guard against deteriora-
tion.
1. Cleaning
Thoroughly clean the snowmobile, inside
and out, to remove the corrosive salts and
acids that can accumulate. Use Yamaha
Mud and Grease Release, or an equivalent
product, to loosen mud, grease, and grime.
Wash with mild soap, then rinse and dry
completely.
2. Lubrication
Lubricate moving parts, suspension link-
age, and pivot points. Use the grease or
lubricant specified in the "PERIODIC
MAINTENANCE"
Lube-Zall
general
Proper lubrication fights corrosion while it
reduces friction.
3. Fuel system preparation
Add Yamaha Fuel Conditioner/Stabilizer, or
an equivalent stabilizer, to the fuel tank to
help prevent fuel oxidation, gum and var-
nish deposits, and to inhibit corrosion in
the fuel system and carburetor. In areas
where oxygenated fuel (gasohol) is used,
completely drain the fuel system. Ask a
Yamaha dealer if further information is
needed.
4. Engine
Proper storage of the engine is essential to
prevent costly rust and corrosion damage
to internal engine components. This is
more important in areas where oxygenated
fuel (gasohol) is used, because the alcohol
content in the fuel increases the chance for
water to enter the engine. Use Yamaha
Stor-Rite Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fog-
section,
or
Yamaha
purpose
lubricant.
ging oil, to protect both the combustion
chamber and crankshaft from corrosion.
An alternate method is to remove the car-
buretor silencer and squirt oil into the car-
buretor throats while the engine is running.
CAUTION :
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Do not attempt to store the snowmobile
by simply starting the engine occasion-
ally during the storage period. This can
cause more harm than good! Moisture
and acids form during combustion
which can actually increase the chance
for corrosion damage during the stor-
age period.
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5. Protection
Apply a coat of wax, such as Yamaha Sili-
cone Wax, to painted surfaces. Spray
Yamaha Silicone Spray, or an equivalent
protectant, on the exterior of the engine,
drive track, and on other metal, plastic, and
rubber parts.
6. Battery
Remove the battery from the snowmobile.
Store it in a cool, dry place that is above
0 °C (32 °F), but less than 30 °C (90 °F).
Check the condition of the battery once a
month, and charge it as necessary.
WARNING
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G
Never smoke around the battery
while it is being charged. Sparks
may ignite the hydrogen gas created
by the battery.
G
Never connect to or disconnect the
battery from the snowmobile while it
is being charged. Sparks may ignite
the hydrogen gas created by the bat-
tery.
G
Make sure that the battery terminals
are tight.
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