Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat ZR 200 Operator's Manual

Preparation for Storage

Prior to storing the snowmobile, it is
extremely important that it be properly
serviced to prevent corrosion and compo-
nent deterioration. Arctic Cat recom-
mends the following procedure to
prepare the snowmobile for storage.
1. Clean the seat cushion with Vinyl
Protectant 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; then
drain the gasoline from the carbure-
tor by loosening the drain screw on
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.
CAUTION
Never crank the engine over without
grounding the spark plug. Damage to
the transistorized ignition may result.
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C. Install the spark plug and con-
nect the high tension wire.
6. Change the oil.
7. Tighten all screws, nuts, and cap
screws securely.
8. Make sure all rivets holding compo-
nents together are tight. Replace all
loose rivets.
9. Clean and polish the hood, console,
and chassis with Cat Cleaner (p/n
4639-371). DO NOT USE SOL-
VENTS. THE
WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.
10. 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.
11. If the snowmobile must be stored
outdoors, block the entire snowmo-
bile off the ground and cover it with
a snowmobile cover to protect it
from dirt, dust, and rain.
CAUTION
Avoid using a plastic cover as
moisture will collect on the snow-
mobile causing corrosion.
PROPELLANT