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MAINTENANCE
WATER SEDIMENT TRAP
Most Polaris
snowmobiles
incorporate a
patented
carburetor bowl
water / sediment
traps which are
located at the
bottom of each
carburetor. The
trap consists of a
hose with a plug
which should be
inspected for
contamination
every 1000 miles
(1600 km).
1. Turn the fuel tank supply valve to the “OFF” position.
2. Position a container or shop towels under the work area to
help catch some of the contaminated gasoline.
3. Slide the clamp (A) away from the drain plug (B) and
remove it from the sediment tube and drain the
contaminated material from the bowl. Repeat for each
carburetor.
4. Wipe off the residue from the plug and reinstall the
clamps.
NOSEPAN CARE
If your nosepan becomes dirty with soot, you can use Polaris
Carbon Clean (PN 2872890) to remove the soot.
STORAGE
CHASSIS AND HOOD
Proper storage starts by cleaning, washing and waxing the
hood, chassis, upholstery and plastic parts. Clean and touch up
with paint any rusted or bare metal surfaces. Ensure that all
corrosive salt and acids are removed from surfaces before
beginning preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors (grease,
oil, or paint).
If the machine is equipped with a battery, disconnect the
battery cables and clean the cables and battery posts. Fill
battery to proper level with distilled water and charge to full
capacity. Remove and store the battery in a cool dry place.
The machine should be stored in a dry garage or shed out of
the sunlight and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Do
not use plastic to cover the machine; moisture will be trapped
inside causing rust and corrosion problems.
CLUTCH AND DRIVE SYSTEM
Remove drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Lubricate
sheave faces and ramps of drive and driven clutches with light
oil or rust inhibitor. All lubrication applied as a rust
preventative measure must be cleaned off before installing belt
for service and operating machine.
CONTROLS AND LINKAGE
All bushings, spindle shafts and tie rod ends should be coated
with a light coat of oil or grease. Throttle controls and cables
should be lubricated. Force a small amount of lubricant down
cables.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Separate electrical connector blocks and clean corrosive build-
up from connectors. Lubricate or pack connector blocks with
Nyogelt grease and reconnect. Replace worn or frayed
electrical wire and connectors.
CARBURETOR/THROTTLE BODY
Fog engine with Polaris Fogging Oil (aerosol type) according
to directions on can.
FUEL SYSTEM
Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. If Polaris
Carbon Clean is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor
should be completely drained of gasoline.
CORROSION
To prevent corrosion, always grease jackshaft and drive shaft
(clutch side) bearings with Polaris Premium all season grease.
Loosen driven clutch retaining bolt and pull clutch outward to
expose bearing. Use a point type grease gun fitting to inject
grease through hole in flangette into bearing until grease
purges out inside or outside bearing seal. Push clutch back on
shaft and replace clutch retaining bolt. Inject grease into fitting
on speedometer drive adaptor until grease purges out inside or
outside the bearing seal. Lubricate both front ski pivots at
bushings and spindles.
WARNING
When draining the traps, fuel spillage will occur. be
sure to work in a well ventilated area away from any-
thing which may cause the fuel to ignite such as an
open flame, heaters, trouble lights or cigarettes.
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