2012 Yamaha Motorsports Apex Owners Manual - Page 94

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Storage Surface protection Apply a coat of wax to painted surfaces. Apply suitable protectants to the exterior of the engine, drive track, and to other metal, plastic, and rubber parts. For peak performance, it is recommended that you have your snowmobile checked and tuned by a Yamaha dealer. The dealer has the experience and training to help you get the maximum performance and use out of your Yamaha snowmobile. Battery Remove the battery from the snowmobile. 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 once a month, and charge it as necessary. NOTICE: Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. [ECS00691] Drive track Loosen the drive track and block up the chassis so that the track is suspended above the ground. V-belt Remove the V-belt and store separately. Storage Store the snowmobile in a dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. Put a fabric cover over the snowmobile, preferably one that is designed for it. Do not use a plastic or vinyl cover-condensation could be trapped underneath which could increase the chances of rusting. Returning to service after storage When returning your snowmobile to service, install the V-belt and battery and adjust the drive track. Remove the spark plugs and clean or replace them if necessary. Perform all other pre-operation and seasonal maintenance checks listed in the periodic maintenance chart. TIP Before installing the battery, have a Yamaha dealer inspect and fully charge it. 88

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Storage
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Surface protection
Apply a coat of wax to painted surfaces. Apply
suitable protectants to the exterior of the en-
gine, drive track, and to other metal, plastic,
and rubber parts.
Battery
Remove the battery from the snowmobile.
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 once a month, and
charge it as necessary.
NOTICE:
Always
keep the battery charged. Storing a dis-
charged battery can cause permanent bat-
tery damage.
[ECS00691]
Drive track
Loosen the drive track and block up the chas-
sis so that the track is suspended above the
ground.
V-belt
Remove the V-belt and store separately.
Storage
Store the snowmobile in a dry, well-ventilated
place out of direct sunlight. Put a fabric cover
over the snowmobile, preferably one that is
designed for it. Do not use a plastic or vinyl
cover—condensation could be trapped un-
derneath which could increase the chances of
rusting.
Returning to service after storage
When returning your snowmobile to service,
install the V-belt and battery and adjust the
drive track.
Remove the spark plugs and clean or replace
them if necessary. Perform all other pre-oper-
ation and seasonal maintenance checks list-
ed in the periodic maintenance chart.
TIP
Before installing the battery, have a Yamaha
dealer inspect and fully charge it.
For peak performance, it is recommended
that you have your snowmobile checked and
tuned by a Yamaha dealer. The dealer has
the experience and training to help you get
the maximum performance and use out of
your Yamaha snowmobile.