Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat PROWLER XT Operator's Manual

Preparation For Storage

Arctic Cat recommends the following
procedure to prepare the vehicle for stor-
age. An authorized Arctic Cat dealer
should perform this service; however, the
owner/operator may perform this service
if desired.
CAUTION
Prior to storing this vehicle, it must
be properly serviced to prevent rust-
ing and component deterioration.
1. Clean the seat cushions with a damp
cloth and allow to dry.
2. Clean the vehicle thoroughly by
washing dirt, oil, grass, and other for-
eign matter from the entire vehicle.
Allow the vehicle to dry thoroughly.
DO NOT get water into any part of
the engine or air intake.
3. Either drain the gas tank or add a fuel
stabilizer to the gas in the gas tank.
Remove the air filter housing cover
and air filter. Start the engine and
allow it to idle; then using Arctic Cat
Engine Preserver, rapidly inject the
preserver into the air filter opening
for a period of 10 to 20 seconds.
Install the air filter and housing cover.
CAUTION
If the interior of the air filter housing
is dirty, clean the area before starting
the engine.
4. Plug the hole in the exhaust system
with a clean cloth.
5. Apply light oil to the upper steering
shaft bushing and plungers of the
shock absorbers.
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws,
and screws. Make sure rivets holding
components
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 radiator 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.
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NOTE: For storage, use a battery
maintainer or make sure the battery
is fully charged (see Battery section
in this manual).
9. Store the vehicle indoors in a level
position.
CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sun-
light and avoid using a plastic cover
as moisture will collect on the vehicle
causing rusting.
together are tight.
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