Polaris 500 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
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 62.
S Demand drive unit (front gearcase)
S Rear gearcase (if equipped)
S Transmission
S Brake fluid (change every two years and any time the fluid looks
dark or contaminated)
S Coolant (test strength/fill)
Fog the Engine
1. Support the front end of the ma ch ine so the engine is le vel or tilted
slightly rea rw ar d.
2. R emove the spar k plug.
3. P our 2-3 tablespoons (29-44 ml) of Premium 4 Synthetic 0W 40
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 Polaris Carbon Clean. See page 107.
8. If Polaris fuel system additive i s not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines,
and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline.
9. To eliminate any fuel remaining i n the carburetor, run the engine
until it stops.