Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat 120 Sno Pro 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 han-
dle slowly about five times.
CAUTION
Never crank the engine over with-
out grounding the spark plug. Dam-
age 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 lubri-
cant.
7. Change the oil; then clean the air
filter.
8. Lubricate the spindles and 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, con-
sole, and chassis with Hood and
Windshield Cleaner/Polish (p/n
0636-174). DO NOT USE SOL-
VENTS OR SPRAY CLEANERS.
THE PROPELLANT
DAMAGE THE FINISH.
12. If possible, store the snowmobile
indoors. Raise the rear of the
snowmobile off the floor and
block up the rear end. Cover the
snowmobile with a snowmobile
cover to protect it from dirt and
dust.
13. If the snowmobile must be stored
outdoors, block the entire snow-
mobile off the ground and cover it
with a snowmobile cover to pro-
tect it from dirt, dust, and rain.
CAUTION
Avoid using a plastic cover as
moisture will collect on the snow-
mobile causing corrosion.
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