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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fog the Engine
1. Remove the spark plug and add 2-3 tablespoons of Premium 4
Synthetic 0W40 engine oil. To access the plug hole, use a section of
clear 1/4” hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle filled with the
pre -me asure d amount of oil. NO TE: Do this ca re f ully! If you miss
the plug hole, oil will drain from the spark plug cavity into the hole
at the front of the cylinder hea d, and appe ar to be an oil lea k.
2. Reinsta ll the spark plug. Torque to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
3. Apply diele c tric grea se to the inside of the spark plug ca p and install
the cap onto the plug.
4. T ur n the engine over seve ra l times. Oil will be forc e d in and around
the piston rings and ring lands, coa ting the cylinder with a protec tive
film of fre sh oil.
Alternative to Using Fogging Oil
If you choose not to use Polaris Fogging Oil, perform the following
procedure.
1. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean, following the
instructions on the can. R un the engine for several minutes so the
Carbon Clean reaches the carburetor. Turn the engine off.
2. Support the front end of the machine so the engine is level or tilted
slightly rearward.
3. Remove the spark plug. R otate the piston to BDC and pour
approximately two ounces of recommended oil into the cylinder.
4. Reinsta ll the spark plug and torque to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
5. Apply diele c tric grea se to the inside of the spark plug cap and insta ll
the cap onto the plug.
6. Turn the engine over several times to ensure coverage of piston
rings, cylinder walls and crankshaft bearings.
7. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and
carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline. To eliminate
any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine until it stops.
Inspect and Lubricate
Inspect all cables and lubricate. Follow lubrication guidelines in the
Maintenance Section of the service or owner’s manual to completely
grease and lubricate the entire vehicle with Polaris Premium All
Season Grease.
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