Storage - Yamaha VK540V Owner's Manual

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S TORAGE
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Long-term storage requires some preven-
tive procedures to guard against deteriora-
tion.
1. Cleaning
Thoroughly clean the snowmobile, inside
and out, to remove the corrosive salts and
acids that can accumulate. Use Yamaha
Mud, Grease, and Engine Cleaner, or an
equivalent product, to loosen mud, grease,
and grime. Wash with mild soap, then rinse
and dry completely.
NOTICE
●
Improper cleaning can damage plas-
tic parts such as shroud, covers,
windshields, headlight lenses, meter
lenses, etc. Use only a soft, clean
cloth or sponge with mild detergent
and water to clean plastic.
● Do not use any harsh chemical prod-
ucts on plastic parts. Be sure to
avoid using cloths or sponges which
have been in contact with strong or
abrasive cleaning products, solvent
or thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust
removers or inhibitors, brake fluid,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
●
Do not use high-pressure washers
or steam-jet cleaners since they
cause water seepage and deteriora-
tion in the following areas: seals (of
the slide rail suspension, front sus-
pension and brakes), electric com-
ponents (couplers,
instruments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
●
For snowmobiles equipped with a
windshield: Do not use strong clean-
ers or hard sponges as they will
cause dulling or scratching. Some
2. Lubrication
Lubricate moving parts, suspension link-
age, and pivot points. Use the grease or
lubricant specified in the MAINTENANCE
section, or Yamaha Lube-Zall general-pur-
pose lubricant. Proper lubrication fights
corrosion while it reduces friction.
3. Fuel system preparation
Add Yamaha Fuel Stabilizer and Condi-
tioner, or an equivalent stabilizer, to the
fuel tank to help prevent fuel oxidation and
gum and varnish deposits, and to inhibit
corrosion in the fuel system and carbure-
tor. In areas where oxygenated fuel (gaso-
hol) is used, completely drain the fuel
system. Consult a Yamaha dealer if further
information is needed.
4. Engine
Proper storage of the engine is essential to
prevent costly rust and corrosion damage
to internal engine components. This is
more important in areas where oxygenated
fuel (gasohol) is used, because the alcohol
content in the fuel increases the chance for
water to enter the engine. Use Yamaha
connectors,
Stor-Rite Engine Fogging Oil, or an equiva-
lent fogging oil, to protect both the com-
bustion chamber and crankshaft from
corrosion. An alternate method is to
remove the air filter case and squirt oil into
the carburetor throats while the engine is
running.
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cleaning compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hidden
part of the windshield to make sure
that it does not leave any marks. If
the windshield is scratched, use a
quality plastic polishing compound
after washing.