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STORAGE
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It is during summer, or when a vehicle
is not in use for any length of time, that
proper storage is a necessity. Storage
of the snowmobile during long period
of inactivity consists of checking and
replacing missing,
broken or worn
parts; proper lubrication and treatment
to insure that parts do not become
rusted, cleaning items such as carbure-
tor of oil mixtures, to prevent gum var-
nish formation within the carburetor,
and in general, preparing the vehicle so
that when the time comes to use the
snowmobile again it will be in top con-
dition .
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WARNING: Only perform such
procedures
as
detailed
in
this manual. It is recommended that
dealer assistance be periodically ob-
tained on other components / systems
not covered in this manual. Unless
otherwise specified, engine should be
turned OFF for all lubrication and
maintenance procedures.
Track
Inspect track for wear, cuts, missing
tracks inserts or broken rods.
Make any necessary replacement.
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WARNING: Do not operate a
snowmobile with a cut, torn or
damage track.
Lift rear of vehicle until track is clear of
ground, then support it with a brace or
trestle. The snowmobile should be
stored in such a way that the track
does not stay in contact with cement
floor or bare ground.
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NOTE: The track should be rotat-
ed periodically (every 40 days).
Do not release track tension.
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CAUTION: To prevent track dam-
.." age, temperature in the storage
area must not exceed 38° C (100°FI.
Suspension
Remove the bogie wheel sets from the
vehicle. Remove cross shaft from bogie
wheel set. Clean bogie wheel assembly
and cross shaft of dirt or rust.
Check condition of shaft and replace if
bent or worn. Apply a coat of low
temp. grease on cross shaft.
Grease each bogie wheel until the old
grease is flushed out. Spray bogie
wheel springs with metal protector. If
unavailable, wipe with a cloth or rag
soaked in oil.
Reassemble entire bogie wheel set,
making sure assembly moves freely .
Reinstall bogie wheel set in the proper
position.
Torque cross shaft bolts to 30
Nsrn
(23
ft-lbs). Repeat above steps on remain-
ing bogie wheel sets. Lubricate rear
hubs through grease fittings.
Ski assembly
Wash or brush all dirt or rust accumu-
lation from ski and spring. Grease ski
leg at grease fitting. Check condition
of ski, ski runner and leaf spring.
Replace if worn or weak. Apply metal
protector
on
ski
assembly.
If
unavailable, wipe the entire ski with a
cloth soaked in oil to prevent rust for-
mation.
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