Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Preparation for Storage

CAUTION
Prior to storing the ATV, it must be
properly serviced to prevent rusting
and component deterioration.
Arctic Cat recommends the following
procedure to prepare the ATV for storage.
An authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer
should perform this service; however, the
owner/operator may perform this service
if desired.
1. Clean the seat cushion (cover and base)
with a damp cloth and allow to dry.
2. Clean the ATV thoroughly by washing
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. 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
post bushing and plungers of the
shock absorbers.
6. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws,
and screws. Make sure rivets holding
components together
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 ATV indoors in a level posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sun-
light and avoid using a plastic cover
as moisture will collect on the ATV
causing rusting.
are tight.
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