Arctic Cat 1987 AFS El Tigre Service Manual page 8

9. With the ignition sw itch key in the OFF posi-
tion:
A. Disconnect the spark plug caps from the
spark plugs and remove the spark plugs.
B. Pour 29.5 ml (1 fl oz) of SAE #30 petro leum-
based oil into each spark plug ho le and
pull the recoi l handle slow ly about 10
times.
C. Install spark plugs and connect the spark
plug caps.
10. Every three years or 2000 miles, drain the
chain case lubricant by removing the chain-
case cover and sea l. Allow the lubricant to
flow onto rags placed in the belly pan. In spect
chain, sprockets, chain te nsion er, and pads
for wear and the chain for proper te nsion. In-
stall chain-case cove r and seal and pour 236
ml (8 fl oz) of either Arctco Chainlube or Arctic
Cat Chain lube into th e f iller hole.
11. Remove the hitch pin secu ring the c lutch
shie ld; then swing the clutch shield forwa rd.
Remove the drive belt from the driven pulley
and drive clutch. Lay the belt on a flat surface
or slide it into a cardboard sleeve to prevent
warping or distortion during storage. Secure
the clutch shield with hitch pin.
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Apply light oil to the upper steering post
bushing, pivot bush ings of the ski frame, and
plungers of the shock absorbers.
13. Lubricate the rear suspension and spindles
with a low-te mperature grease.
14. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and screws. Make sure
rivets holding components together are t ight.
Replace all loose rivets. Care must be taken
that all ca li brated nuts and bolts are tighten-
ed to speCif ications.
15. On the liquid cooled models, fi ll the coo li ng
system to within 2.5 cm (1 in .) of the filler cap
with properly mixed coolant.
16. Light ly sand the bottom of the skis; then us-
ing black paint pIn 0652-004, paint the entire
bottom of the skis.
17. Clean and polish the hood, conso le, and
chassis with an automotive-type cleaner wax.
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR SPRAY CLEAN-
ERS. THE PROPELLENT WILL DAMAGE THE
FIN ISH.
18. If pOSSible, store the snowmobile indoors.
Raise the track off the floor by blocking up
the rear end making sure the snowmobile is
secure . Loose n the rea r id ler whee l adjusting
bo lts to decrease track tension . Cover w it h a
machine cover or a heavy tarpaulin to protect
it from dirt and dust. If the snowmobile must
be stored outdoors, block the entire snowmo-
bile off the ground mak in g sure it is secure.
Loose n the rear idler wheel adjusting bolts to
decrease track tension. Cover with a machine
cover or a heavy tarpaulin to protect it from
dirt, dust, and rain.
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NOTE: Avoid using a plastic cover as moist-
ture will collect on the snowmobile causing
rusting.
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Preparation
After Storage
Taking the snowmobile out of summer storage
and correct ly preparing it for another season w ill
assure many miles and hours of troub le-free
snowmobil ing . Arctco recommends the following
procedure to prepare the snowmobile.
1. Clean the snowmobile thorough ly. Polish the
exterior of the snowmobi le using an automo-
tive·type c leaner wax.
2. Clean all engine cooling fins and vents. Re-
move the cloth from the exhaust system.
3. Check all contro l wires and cables for signs
of wear or fraying . Replace if necessary. Use
cable ties or tape to route wires and cab les
away from hot or rotat ing parts.
4. Inspect the drive be lt for cracks and tears.
Check belt specifications. Replace if damag-
ed or worn. If the o ld belt is worn but yet in a
reasonable condition, keep it in the tool box
as a spare in case of emergency. Install drive
belt.
5. Examine the in-line fuel filte r and replace if
necessary. Fill the fue l tank with gasol ine.
6. Fill the o il-inject ion tank with either Arctco In-
jection Oil or Arct ic Cat Injection Oil.
7. On the liqu id coo led models, check the cool-
ant level and add properly mixed coo lant as
necessary. Clean the rad iator.
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