Preparation After Storage - Arctic Cat 2009 366 Service Manual

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 outlet on the muffler with a clean
cloth.
6. Apply light oil to the upper steering post bushing
and plungers of the shock absorbers.
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. Turn the gas tank valve to the OFF position.
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 ATV indoors in a level position.
! CAUTION
Avoid storing outside in direct sunlight and avoid
using a plastic cover as moisture will collect on the
ATV causing rusting.
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Preparation After
Storage
Taking the ATV out of storage and correctly preparing
it will assure many miles and hours of trouble-free
riding. Arctic Cat recommends the following proce-
dure to prepare the ATV.
1. Clean the ATV thoroughly.
2. Clean the engine. Remove the cloth from the muf-
fler.
3. Check all control cables for signs of wear or fray-
ing. Replace if necessary.
4. Change the engine/transmission oil and filter.
5. Charge the battery; then install. Connect the bat-
tery cables.
! CAUTION
The ignition switch must be in the OFF position prior
to installing the battery or damage may occur to the
ignition system.
! CAUTION
Connect the positive battery cable first; then the neg-
ative.
6. Check the entire brake systems (fluid level, pads,
etc.), all controls, lights, and headlight aim; adjust
or replace as necessary.
7. Tighten all nuts, bolts, cap screws, and screws
making sure all calibrated nuts, cap screws, and
bolts are tightened to specifications.
8. Check tire pressure. Inflate to recommended pres-
sure as necessary.
9. Make sure the steering moves freely and does not
bind.
10. Check the spark plug. Clean or replace as neces-
sary.
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