Preparation After Storage - Arctic Cat S2009F5DFCUSG Operator's Manual

PREPARATION AFTER STORAGE

Taking the snowmobile out of storage
and correctly preparing it for another
season will assure many miles and
hours of trouble-free snowmobiling.
Arctic Cat recommends the following
procedure:
! CAUTION
On carbureted models if the gas in
each carburetor float chamber was
not drained prior to storage, the
carburetors must
before starting the engine.
1. Clean the snowmobile thoroughly.
Polish the exterior of the snowmo-
bile.
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 fraying.
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.
5. On carbureted models, inspect the
in-line fuel filter and replace if
necessary.
6. Inspect all fuel hoses and oil hoses
for deterioration or cracks; replace
if necessary. Make sure all connec-
tions are tight; then on 2-stroke
models, fill the oil-injection reser-
voir with the recommended 2-
cycle oil (see Gasoline-Oil sub-
section).
PREPARATION AFTER STORAGE
be cleaned
 NOTE: After prolonged storage
of 2-stroke models, Arctic Cat rec-
ommends one tankful of 100:1 gas/
oil mixture be used in conjunction
with the oil-injection system to
ensure proper lubrication.
7. On 2-stroke models, inspect the
spark plugs. Replace, gap, or clean
as necessary.
8. Verify the condition of and the
adjustment of the carburetors and
choke cable on carbureted models
and throttle cable on all models.
! WARNING
Be sure to tighten the swivel
adapter jam nuts securely. If a jam
nut isn't tightened, the adjuster
can rotate out of the carburetor
cap causing the throttle valve not
to return to the full-closed posi-
tion.
9. Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap
screws making sure all nuts, bolts,
and cap screws are tightened
securely.
10. Lubricate the rear suspension,
spindles,
adapter, and driven shaft support
bearing with a low-temperature
grease.
11. On liquid cooled models, check
the coolant level and all coolant
hoses and connections for deterio-
ration or cracks. Add properly
mixed coolant as necessary.
12. On air cooled models, clean the
engine cooling fins and vents.
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