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Preparation for Storage
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 wash-
ing 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.
4. Clean the interior of the air filter
housing.
5. On the 400, drain the carburetor
float bowl and turn off the fuel valve
(located on the right side of the gas
tank).
6. Plug the hole in the exhaust system
with a clean cloth.
7. Apply light oil to the upper steering
post bushing and plungers of the
shock absorbers.
8. 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.
9. On the 500, fill the cooling system
to the bottom of the stand pipe in the
radiator neck with properly mixed
coolant.
NOTE: For storage, use a battery
maintainer or make sure the battery
is fully charged (see Battery section
in this manual).
10. Disconnect the battery cables (nega-
tive cable first); then remove the bat-
tery, clean the battery posts and
cables, and store in a clean, dry area.
11. Store the ATV indoors in a level
position.
CAUTION
Prior to storing the ATV, it must be
properly serviced to prevent rusting
and component deterioration.
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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