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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 73 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE Prior to storing the snowmobile, it must be properly serviced to prevent corrosion and component deterioration. An authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile dealer should perform this service; however, the owner/ operator can per- form this service if desired. This ser- vice is at the discretion and expense of the snowmobile owner. To prepare the snowmobile for storage, Arctic Cat recommends the following procedure: 1. Clean the seat cushion with a damp cloth and a Vinyl Protectant. 2. Clean the snowmobile thoroughly by hosing dirt, oil, grass, and other foreign matter from the skid frame, tunnel, hood, and belly pan. Allow the snowmobile to dry thor- oughly. DO NOT get water into any part of the engine. NOTE: On 4-stroke models, 3. Place the rear of the snowmobile up on a shielded safety stand. 4. On the 500/600/800/1000 cc engine models, start the engine and allow to idle. With the engine idling, pry the intake boot forward; then spray an Engine Storage Pre- server into the intakes until the engine exhaust starts to smoke heavily or until the engine starts to drop in RPM. Turn engine off. Install the intake boot. 5. On the 570 cc engine models, carefully pry the intake boots par- tially over the carburetor inlets; then start the engine and allow to idle. With the engine idling, spray an Engine Storage Preserver into the intakes until the engine exhaust starts to smoke heavily or until the engine starts to drop in RPM. Turn engine off. Install the intake boots. 6. Plug the exhaust system outlet with a clean cloth. 7. With the ignition switch in the OFF position: A. Disconnect the high tension leads from the spark plugs; then remove the plugs, connect them to the leads, and ground them on the cylinder heads. B. Pour 29.5 ml (1 fl oz) of SAE #30 petroleum-based oil into each spark plug hole and pull the recoil starter handle slowly about 10 times. C. Install the spark plugs and con- nect the high tension leads. ! CAUTION Do not run the engine without the ! CAUTION Do not do step 7 on the 4-stroke ! CAUTION Never crank the engine over with- |