Preparation For Storage - Arctic Cat 2010 400 H1 TRV Operator's Manual

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE

CAUTION
Prior to storing the ATV, it must be
properly serviced to prevent rust-
ing and component deterioration.
Arctic Cat recommends the following
procedure to prepare this ATV for stor-
age. An authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer should perform this service;
however, the owner/operator may per-
form 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 thor-
oughly. 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 filter housing
cover and air filter. Start the
engine and allow it to idle; then
using Arctic Cat Engine Preserver,
rapidly inject the preserver into the
air filter opening for a period of 10
to 20 seconds. Install the air filter
and housing cover.
CAUTION
If the interior of the air filter hous-
ing is dirty, clean the area before
starting the engine.
4. Drain the carburetor float bowl
(carbureted model).
5. Plug the hole in the exhaust sys-
tem with a clean cloth.
6. Apply light oil to the upper steer-
ing post bushing and plungers of
the shock absorbers.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws,
and screws. Make sure rivets hold-
ing 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. On the liquid-cooled models, fill
the cooling system to the bottom
of the stand pipe in the radiator
neck with properly mixed coolant.
9. Disconnect the battery cables
(negative cable first); then remove
the battery, clean the battery posts
and cables, and store in a clean,
dry area.
10. Store the ATV indoors in a level
position.
CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sun-
light and avoid using a plastic
cover as moisture will collect on
the ATV causing rusting.
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