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STORAGE

Long term storage requires some preven-

tive procedures to guard against deteriora-

tion.

1. Cleaning

Thoroughly clean the snowmobile, inside

and out, to remove the corrosive salts and

acids that can accumulate. Use Yamaha

Mud and Grease Release, or an equivalent

product, to loosen mud, grease, and grime.

Wash with mild soap, then rinse and dry

completely.

2. Lubrication

Lubricate moving parts, suspension link-

age, and pivot points. Use the grease or

lubricant specified in the MAINTENANCE

section, or Yamaha Lube-Zall general pur-

pose lubricant. Proper lubrication fights

corrosion while it reduces friction.

3. Fuel system preparation

Add Yamaha Fuel Conditioner/Stabilizer, or

an equivalent stabilizer, to the fuel tank to

help prevent fuel oxidation, gum and var-

nish deposits, and to inhibit corrosion in

the fuel system and carburetor. In areas

where oxygenated fuel (gasohol) is used,

completely drain the fuel system. Ask a

Yamaha dealer if further information is

needed.

4. Engine

Proper storage of the engine is essential to

prevent costly rust and corrosion damage

to internal engine components. This is

more important in areas where oxygenated

fuel (gasohol) is used, because the alcohol

content in the fuel increases the chance for

water to enter the engine. Use Yamaha

Stor-Rite Fogging Oil, or an equivalent fog-

ging oil, to protect both the combustion

chamber and crankshaft from corrosion.

An alternate method is to remove the car-

buretor silencer and squirt oil into the car-

buretor throats while the engine is running.

CAUTION

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Do not attempt to store the snowmobile

by simply starting the engine occasion-

ally during the storage period. This can

cause more harm than good! Moisture

and acids form during combustion

which can actually increase the chance

for corrosion damage during the stor-

age period.

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5. Protection

Apply a coat of wax, such as Yamaha Sili-

cone Wax, to painted surfaces. Spray

Yamaha Silicone Spray, or an equivalent

protectant, on the exterior of the engine,

drive track, and on other metal, plastic, and

rubber parts.

6. Battery

For SXV70ER

Remove the battery from the snowmobile

and check the fluid level. Add only distilled

water if necessary. (See the “Battery—

Replenishing the battery fluid” section on

page 8-29 for instructions.) After checking

the fluid level, charge the battery. Store it in

a cool, dry place that is above 0 °C (32 °F),

but less than 30 °C (90 °F). Check the con-

dition of the battery with a hydrometer

once a month, and charge it as necessary.

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