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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fluid Levels
Inspect the fluid levels. Add or change fluids as recommended i n the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 62.
S Demand drive unit (front gearcase)
S Rear gearcase (if equipped)
S Transmission
S Brake fluid (change every t wo years and any time the fluid looks
dark or contaminated)
S Coolant (test strength/fill)
Fog the Engine
1. Suppor t the front end of the machine so the engine is leve l or tilted
slightly rea rw a rd.
2. Re move the spark plug.
3. Pour 2-3 table spoons (29-44 ml) of Premium 4 Synthetic 0W40
engine oil into the hole.
NOTE: Use a section of small hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle
filled with the pre-measured amount of oil.
4. Reinstall the spark plug. Torque to specification.
5. Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap.
Reinstall the cap.
6. Turn the engine over several times using the recoil starter. Oil will
be forced in and around the piston rings and ring lands, coating the
cylinder with a protective film of fresh oil.
7. Treat the fuel system with P olaris Carbon Clean. See page 107.
8. If Polari s fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines,
and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline.
9. To eliminat e any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine
until it stops.
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