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• Turn off the engine.
• Change oil and screen as described in Section 17 "Maintenance – Oil and Oil
Screen Change".
FUEL SYSTEM
CAUTION: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel
system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also, alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30
days or longer.
• To empty the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and
carburetor are empty. Turn the fuel valve to "OFF".
• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent
damage may occur.
• Refill with fresh fuel next use.
CYLINDER
("fogging" the engine)
• When the engine is cool, remove the spark plug.
• Spray light oil (fog) into the engine cylinder through spark plug hole.
• Inspect the spark plug as detailed in Section 17 "Maintenance – Spark Plugs".
Replace or clean and re-install the spark plug.
CAUTION: Do not start the engine during the storage period. This will disturb the
protective film created by fogging.
BATTERY
• Remove the battery and add distilled water as required to bring fluid to the
proper level.
• After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (See
Section 15 "Battery – Installation and Connections").
• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot
come in contact with battery terminals.
• If battery is removed from ATV for storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
STORAGE AREA
• Set tire pressure and safely support the ATV with the tires 1" – 2˝ (25-50mm) off
the ground.
• Be sure the storage area is well ventilated.
• Cover the machine with an ATV cover (call 1-800-643-7332 to order cover). Do
not use plastic or coated materials. They do not allow enough ventilation to
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