Polaris ATP 500 4x4 Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
See page 121 for the part numbers of Polaris products.
Fog the Engine
Remove the spark plug an d add 2- 3 tablespoons of Premium 4 Synthe tic
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 a sur ed
amount of oil. Note: Do this c ar ef ully! If you miss the plug hole , oil will
drain from the spark plug ca vity into the hole at the f ront of the c ylinder
head , a nd appea r to be a n oil lea k. I nstall the spark plug a nd pull the
engine over slowly with the r ec oil starte r. Oil will be fo rc ed in and
around the piston r ings and ring la nds, c oa ting the c ylinde r with a
protec tive film of fresh oil.
If you choose not to use Polaris Fogging Oil, perform the following
procedure.
1. Support the front end of the machine so the engine is level or tilted
slightly rearward.
2. Remove the spark plug(s). Rotate the piston to BDC and pour
approximately two ounces of Polaris oil into the cylinder.
3. Apply diele ctr ic grea se to the inside of the spa rk plug cap and insta ll
the cap onto the plug.
4. Turn the engine over several times to ensure coverage of piston
rings, cylinder walls and crankshaft bearings.
5. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean.
6. 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.
Lubricate
Inspect all cables and lubricate with Polaris Cable Lubricant. 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.