Preparation After Storage - Arctic Cat Jaguar Z1 Operator's Manual

PREPARATION AFTER STORAGE

Taking the snowmobile out of stor-
age and correctly preparing it for
another season will assure many
miles and hours of trouble-free
snowmobiling. Arctic Cat recom-
mends the following procedure:
1. Clean the snowmobile thor-
oughly. Polish the exterior of
the snowmobile.
2. Clean the engine. Remove the
cloth from the exhaust system.
Check exhaust system and air-
intake silencer for obstructions.
3. Inspect all control wires and
cables for signs of wear or fray-
ing. 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 specifica-
tions. Replace if damaged or
worn. Install the drive belt.
NOTE: If the old belt is worn but
in reasonable condition, retain it
with the snowmobile as a spare in
case of emergency.
PREPARATION AFTER STORAGE
5. Inspect all fuel hoses and oil
hoses for deterioration or cracks;
replace if necessary. Make sure
all connections are tight.
6. Inspect the entire brake system,
all controls, headlight, taillight,
brakelight, ski wear bars, and
headlight aim; adjust or replace
as necessary.
7. Adjust the track to the proper
tension and alignment. Lock the
jam nuts.
8. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap
screws making sure all cali-
brated nuts, bolts, and cap
screws are tightened to specifi-
cations.
9. Lubricate the rear suspension
and the spindles with a low-
temperature grease.
10. Check the coolant level and all
coolant hoses and connections
for deterioration or cracks. Add
properly mixed coolant as nec-
essary.
11. Charge the battery; then con-
nect the battery cables making
sure to connect the positive
cable first. Test the electric start
system.
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