Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat AC 120 2007 Operator's Manual

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

Prior to storing the snowmobile, it is
extremely important that it be properly
serviced to prevent corrosion and com-
ponent deterioration. Arctic Cat recom-
mends the following procedure to
prepare the snowmobile for storage.
1. Clean the seat cushion with Vinyl
Protectant (p/n 0638-313) and a
damp cloth.
2. Clean the snowmobile thoroughly
by hosing dirt, oil, grass, and other
foreign matter from the undercar-
riage, tunnel, hood, and belly pan.
Allow the snowmobile to dry thor-
oughly. DO NOT get water into
any part of the engine.
3. Drain all gas from the gas tank.
Close the gas tank shut-off valve
by rotating it clockwise; then drain
the gasoline from the carburetor by
loosening the drain bolt below the
carburetor float chamber.
4. Plug the muffler outlet with a clean
cloth.
5. With the ignition key in the OFF
position:
A. Disconnect the high tension
wire from the spark plug; then
remove the spark plug.
B. Pour 10 ml (approximately two
teaspoons) of petroleum-based
oil into the spark plug hole; then
pull the recoil starter handle
slowly about five times.
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! CAUTION
Never crank the engine over with-
out grounding the spark plug.
Damage to the transistorized
ignition may result.
C. Install the spark plug and con-
nect the high tension wire.
6. Remove the drive chain and clean
thoroughly in a solvent. Install
drive chain and lubricate with a
dry, graphite-based chain lubricant.
7. Change the oil; then clean the air
filter.
8. Lubricate the rear suspension with
a low-temperature grease.
9. Tighten all screws, nuts, and cap
screws securely.
10. Make sure all rivets holding com-
ponents together are tight. Replace
all loose rivets.
11. Clean and polish the hood, console,
and chassis with Hood and Wind-
shield Cleaner/Polish (p/n 0636-
174). DO NOT USE SOLVENTS
OR SPRAY CLEANERS. THE
PROPELLANT WILL DAMAGE
THE FINISH.
12. If possible, store the snowmobile
indoors. Raise the rear of the snow-
mobile off the floor and block up
the rear end. Cover the snowmobile
with a snowmobile cover to protect
it from dirt and dust.