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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Cleaning and Storage

Storage Tips

Fog the Engine

1. Re move the spark plug and add 2-3 tablespoons of Pr emium 4

Synthetic 0W40 engine oil. To access the plug hole, use a section of

clear 1/4” hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle fille d with the

pre- mea sure d amount of oil. N OTE: Do this car ef ully! If you miss

the plug hole, oil will drain from the spark plug cavity into the hole

at the front of the cylinder head, and appea r to be an oil leak.

2. Re install the spark plug. Torque to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).

3. Apply dielectr ic grea se to the inside of the spark plug cap and install

the cap onto the plug.

4. T urn the engine over sever al times. O il will be forc ed in and around

the piston rings and ring lands, coating 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. Run 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. Rotate the piston to BDC and pour

approximately two ounces of recommended oil into the cylinder.

4. Re install the spark plug and torque to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).

5. Apply dielectr ic grea se to the inside of the spark plug cap and install

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 i s 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 t he service or owner’s manual to completely

grease and lubricate the entire vehicle with Polaris P remium All

Season Grease.

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