Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat 2008 400 4x4 Owner's Manual

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

! CAUTION
Prior to storing the ATV, it must be properly serviced to prevent
rusting and component deterioration.
Arctic Cat recommends the following procedure to prepare the ATV
for storage. An authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer should perform this
service; however, the owner/operator may perform this service if
desired.
1. Clean the seat cushion (cover and base) with a damp cloth and
allow to dry.
2. Clean the ATV thoroughly by washing dirt, oil, grass, and other
foreign matter from the entire ATV. Allow the ATV to dry
thoroughly. DO NOT get water into any part of the engine or
air intake.
3. Either drain the gas tank or add a fuel stabilizer to the gas in the
gas tank. Remove the air fi lter housing cover and air fi lter. Start
the engine and allow it to idle; then using Arctic Cat Engine
Preserver, rapidly inject the preserver into the air fi lter opening
for a period of 10 to 20 seconds. Install the air fi lter and housing
cover.
! CAUTION
If the interior of the air fi lter housing is dirty, clean the area before
starting the engine.
4. Drain the carburetor fl oat bowl.
5. Plug the hole in the exhaust system with a clean cloth.
6. Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing, plungers of the
shock absorbers, and drive chain.
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 specifi cations.
8. Fill the cooling system with properly mixed coolant.
9. Disconnect the battery cables (negative cable fi rst); then remove
the battery, clean the battery posts and cables, and store in a
clean, dry area.
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