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7. Lubricate all pivot points with a low-tempera-
ture grease as described in Chapter Three.
8. Unplug all electrical connectors and clean
both connector halves with electrical contact
cleaner. Check the electrical contact pins for
damage or looseness. Repair connectors as re-
quired. After the contact cleaner evaporates, ap-
ply a dielectric grease to one connector half and
reconnect the connectors.
CAUTION
Dielectric grease is fonnulated for elec-
trical use. Do not use a regular type
grease on electrical connectors.
9. To protect the engine from rust buildup dur-
ing storage, perform the following procedure:
a. Jack up the snowmobile so that the track
clears the ground.
b. Start the engine and allow it to warm to
normal operating temperature.
WARNING
The exhaust gases are poisonous. Do not
run the engine in a closed area. Make
sure there is plenty of ventilation.
NOTE
A cloud of smoke will develop in substep
9c. This is nonnal.
c. Open the hood and remove the boots (Fig-
ure 1, typical) atthe back of the carburetors.
d. Spray engine preservative (storage oil) into
both carburetors until the engine smokes
heavily or begins to stall.
e. Tum all switches OFF.
f. Attach the boots (Figure 1) to the back of
the carburetors.
CAUTION
To prevent expensive engine damage,
clean the area around the spark plug
holes before removing the spark plugs.
g. Remove the spark plugs (Figure 2). Recon-
nect the spark plugs at their plug caps to
ground them.
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h. Pour 30 cc ( 1 fl. oz.) of SAE 30 engine oil
into each spark plug hole.
i. Pull the recoil starter handle several times
to distribute the oil around the cylinder
walls.
j. Wipe a film of oil onto the spark plug
threads and reinstall the spark plugs. Re-
connect the spark plug caps to the plugs.
CAUTION
During the storage period, do not run the
engine.
10. Electric start models-Remove the battery
and coat the cable terminals with petroleum jelly.
See Chapter Nine. Check the electrolyte level
and refill with distilled water if it is low. Store
the battery in an area where it will not freeze and
recharge it once each month.
11. Plug the end of the muffler with a rag to
prevent moisture from entering. Tag the machine