Genuine Parts; Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat Prowler Service Manual

FILLING GAS TANK
! WARNING
Always fill the gas tank in a well-ventilated area.
Never add fuel to the gas tank near any open flames
or with the engine running. DO NOT SMOKE while
filling the gas tank.
Since gasoline expands as its temperature rises, the gas
tank must be filled to its rated capacity only. Expan-
sion room must be maintained in the tank particularly
if the tank is filled with cold gasoline and then moved
to a warm area.
! WARNING
Do not overflow gasoline when filling the gas tank. A
fire hazard could materialize. Always allow the
engine to cool before filling the gas tank.
Tighten the gas tank cap securely after filling the tank.
! WARNING
Do not over-fill the gas tank.

Genuine Parts

When replacement of parts is necessary, use only gen-
uine Arctic Cat parts. They are precision-made to
ensure high quality and correct fit. Refer to the Illus-
trated Parts Manual for the correct part number, quan-
tity, and description.
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Preparation For Storage

! CAUTION
Prior to storing the vehicle, it must be properly ser-
viced to prevent rusting and component deteriora-
tion.
Arctic Cat recommends the following procedure to
prepare the vehicle for storage.
1. Clean the seat cushion (cover and base) with a
damp cloth and allow it to dry.
2. Clean the vehicle thoroughly by washing dirt, oil,
grass, and other foreign matter from the entire
vehicle. Allow it to dry thoroughly. DO NOT get
water into any part of the engine or air intake.
3. Either drain the gas tank or add Fuel Stabilizer to
the gas in the gas tank. Remove the air filter hous-
ing cover and air filter. Start the engine and allow
it to idle; then using Arctic Cat Engine Storage
Preserver, rapidly inject the preserver into the air
filter opening for a period of 10 to 20 seconds;
then stop the engine. Install the air filter and hous-
ing cover.
! CAUTION
If the interior of the air filter housing is dirty, clean
the area before starting the engine.
4. Drain the carburetor float chamber.
5. Plug the exhaust hole in the exhaust system with a
clean cloth.
6. Apply light oil to the plungers of the shock absorb-
ers.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws, and screws.
Make sure rivets holding components together are
tight. Replace all loose rivets. Care must be taken
that all calibrated nuts, cap screws, and bolts are
tightened to specifications.
8. Fill the cooling system to the bottom of the stand
pipe in the radiator neck with properly mixed cool-
ant.
9. Disconnect the battery cables; then remove the
battery, clean the battery posts and cables, and
store in a clean, dry area.
10. Store the vehicle indoors in a level position.
! CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sunlight and avoid
using a plastic cover as moisture will collect on the
vehicle causing rusting.
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