Polaris Sportsman S Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Clean the Exterior
Make necessary repairs and then clean the ATV thoroughly with mild
soap and warm water to remove all dirt and grime. Don’t use harsh
detergents or high pressure washers. Some detergents deteriorate rubber
parts. Use dish soap type cleaners only. High pressure washers may
force water past seals.
Stabilize the Fuel
Fill the fuel tank. Add Polaris Carbon Clean Fuel Treatment or Polaris
Fuel Stabilizer . Follow the instructions on the container for the
rec ommended a mount. (Carbon c lean will a lso reduc e the possibility of
bacte rial growth in the fuel system.) Allow 15-20 minutes of opera tion
for the stabilizer to disperse thr ough the fue l in the tank an d carbur etor.
T urn the fuel valve of f and dr ain the car buretor bowl.
Oil and Filter
Warm the engine and change the oil and filter.
Air Filter / Air Box
Inspe ct and clean or repla ce the pre-c lean er a nd air f ilter. Clea n the a ir
box and d rain the se diment tube.
Breather Filter
Inspect and clean or replace the breather filter.
Fluid Levels
Inspect the following fluid levels and change if necessary: front and
rear gearcases; transmission and brake fluid (change every two years or
as required if fluid looks dark or contaminated).
Starting the engine during the storage period will disturb the protective
film created by fogging and damage could occur. Never start the
engine during the storage period.
CAUTION