Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fog the Engine
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 injector. Turn the engine off.
2. Re move the spark plug and add 2-3 table spoons of Premium 4
Synthetic 0W40 engine oil. To access the plug holes, use a section of
clear 1/4” hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle filled with the
pre- mea sure d amount of oil.
NOTE: Do this carefully! If you miss the plug holes, oil will drain from
the spark plug cavities into the hole at the front of the cylinder
head, and appear to be an oil leak.
3. Re install the spark plug. Tor que to 18 f t. lbs. (24 Nm).
4. Apply diele ctr ic grea se to the inside of the spa rk plug cap and
reinsta ll the cap onto the plug.
5. Tur n the engine over seve ra l times. Oil will be for ce d in and around
the piston rings and ring lands, coa ting the cylinder w ith a protec tive
film of fresh oil.
6. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines,
and injector should be completely drained of gasoline.