Preparation After Storage; Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5 Operator's Manual

Preparation after Storage

Taking the snowmobile out of storage
and correctly preparing it for another sea-
son will assure many miles and hours of
trouble-free snowmobiling. Arctic Cat
recommends the following procedure:
CAUTION
On the 570 cc if the gas in each car-
buretor float
drained prior to storage, the carbure-
tors must be cleaned before starting
the engine.
1. Clean the snowmobile thoroughly.
Polish the exterior of the snowmobile.
2. Clean the engine. Remove the cloth
from the exhaust system. Check
exhaust system
silencer for obstructions.
3. Inspect all control wires and cables
for signs of wear or fraying. Replace
if necessary. Use cable ties or tape to
route wires and cables away from
hot or rotating parts.
4. Inspect the drive belt for cracks and
tears. Check belt specifications.
Replace if damaged or worn. Install
the drive belt.
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NOTE: If the old belt is worn but in
reasonable condition, retain it with
the snowmobile as a spare in case of
emergency.
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NOTE: On the 570 cc, inspect the
in-line fuel filter and replace if neces-
sary.
5. Inspect all fuel hoses and oil hoses
for deterioration or cracks; replace if
necessary. Make sure all connections
are tight; then on the F5/570 cc, fill
the oil-injection reservoir with the
recommended 2-cycle oil.
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NOTE: After prolonged storage of
the F5/570 cc, Arctic Cat recommends
one tankful of 100:1 gas/oil mixture be
used in conjunction with the oil-injec-
tion system to ensure proper lubrica-
tion.
6. On the F5/570 cc, inspect the spark
plugs. Replace, gap, or clean as nec-
essary.
chamber was
and air-intake
7. Verify the condition of and the
adjustment of the carburetors and
choke cable (on
throttle cable (on all models).
! WARNING
On the 570 cc, be sure to tighten the
swivel adapter jam nuts securely. If a
jam nut isn't tightened, the adjuster
not
can rotate out of the carburetor cap
causing the throttle valve not to return
to the full-closed position.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap
screws making sure all nuts, bolts,
and cap
securely.
9. If not done during preparation for
storage, lubricate the rear suspen-
sion, spindles, and steering arms
with all-temperature grease.
10. On the F5/1100 cc, check the cool-
ant level and all coolant hoses and
connections for deterioration or
cracks. Add properly mixed coolant
as necessary.
11. On the 570 cc, clean the engine
cooling fins and vents.
12. On electric start models, charge the
battery until fully charged; then con-
nect the battery cables making sure
to connect the positive cable first.
Test the electric start system.
13. Inspect the entire brake system, all
controls, headlight, taillight, brake-
light, ski wear bars, and headlight
aim; adjust or replace as necessary.
14. Adjust the track to the proper tension
and alignment.
the 570 cc) and
screws are tightened
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