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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
See page 141 for the part numbers of Polaris-recommended products.
Fog the Engine
2Cycle- Use Polaris Fogging Oil and follow the directions on the can.
4-Cycle - Remove the spark plug a nd add 2-3 table spoons of P re mium 4
Synthetic 0W40 engine oil. T o access the plug hole, use a section of clear
1/4” hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle fille d with the p r e -me a sur ed
amount of oil. Note: Do this care fully! If you miss the plug hole, oil will
drain from the spark plug c av ity into the hole at the fr ont of the c ylinder
head , and appea r to be a n oil l ea k. I nsta ll the s par k plug a nd pull t he
engine over slowly with the r e c oil starter. Oil w ill be force d in and
around the piston r ings and ring lands, c oating the cylinder 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-recommended oil into the
cylinder. NOTE: Be sure to use 2-cycle oil in 2-cycle engines and
4-cycle oil in 4-cycle engines.
3. Apply die lec tric gre ase to t he inside of the s par k plug c a p and install
the cap onto t he 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. Apply Polaris O-Ring Chain
Lube to the drive chain(s).