2003 Yamaha Motorsports Mountain Max 700 Owners Manual - Page 84

ESU00252 10- STORAGE Long term storage requires some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. 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 linkage, and pivot points. Use the grease or lubricant specified in the MAINTENANCE section, or Yamaha Lube-Zall general purpose 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 varnish 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 fogging oil, to protect both the combustion chamber and crankshaft from corrosion. An alternate method is to remove the carburetor silencer and squirt oil into the carburetor throats while the engine is running. CAUTION: @ Do not attempt to store the snowmobile by simply starting the engine occasionally 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 storage period. @ 5. Protection Apply a coat of wax, such as Yamaha Silicone 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 VT700 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 8-28 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 condition of the battery with a hydrometer once a month, and charge it as necessary. 10-1