101
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fluid Levels
Inspect the fluid levels. Add or change fluids as recommended in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 60.
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. Support the fr ont end of the machine so the engine is leve l or tilted
slightly rea rw a rd.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Pour 2-3 table spoons (29-44 ml) of Pre mium 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 t he 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 C arbon Clean. See page 100.
8. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines,
and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline.
9. To eliminate any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine
until it stops.
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