2000 Polaris 120 XCR Owners Manual - Page 41

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ENGINE BREAK-IN Engine Break-In The break-in period for your new snowmobile is defined as the first ten hours of operation, or the time it takes to use the first two tanks full of gasoline. No single action on your part is as important as a proper break-in period. Careful treatment of a new engine will result in more efficient performance and longer life for the engine. Perform the following procedures carefully. CAUTION Use only Polaris Premium 4 All Season synthetic oil. Never substitute or mix oil brands. Serious engine damage and voiding of warranty can result. 1. Fill the fuel tank with either unleaded or leaded fuel that has a minimum pump octane number of 87. 2. To check the oil reservoir level, remove the dipstick and wipe off with a clean shop towel. Replace the dipstick, making sure to screw it completely in. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the oil level is anywhere between the two marks on the dipstick, there is adequate oil to operate the machine. Add oil if necessary. 3. Drive slowly at first. Select an area which is open and will allow room to familiarize yourself with vehicle operation and handling. 4. Vary the throttle positions. Do not operate at sustained idle. CAUTION: Do not operate at full throttle or high speeds for extended periods during the first three hours of use. Excessive heat can build up and cause damage to close-fitted engine parts. Dipstick Safe Oil Level Between Marks 5. Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and all important areas on the vehicle, as outlined in the maintenance section. 6. Break in the oil. Change the oil after the first 20 hours of operation. A--19

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ENGINE BREAK-IN
Engine Break-In
The break-in period for your new snowmobile is defined as the first ten hours ofop-
eration,orthe time ittakes to use the firsttwo tanks fullofgasoline. No single action
on yourpart is as importantas a proper break-in period. Careful treatmentof a new
engine will result in more efficient performance and longer life for the engine. Per-
form the following procedures carefully.
1.
Fill the fuel tank with either unleaded or
leaded fuel that has a minimum pump oc-
tane number of 87.
2.
To check the oil reservoir level, remove
the dipstick and wipe off with a clean shop
towel. Replace the dipstick, making sure
to screw it completely in. Remove the dip-
stick and check the oil level. If the oil level
is anywhere between the two marks on
the dipstick, there is adequate oil to oper-
ate the machine. Add oil if necessary.
3.
Drive slowly at first. Select an area which
is open and will allow room to familiarize
yourself with vehicle operation and han-
dling.
4.
Vary the throttle positions. Do not operate
at sustained idle.
CAUTION:
Do not operate at full throttle
or high speeds for extended periods dur-
ing the first three hours of use. Excessive
heat can build up and cause damage to
close-fitted engine parts.
5.
Perform regular checks on fluid levels, controls and all important areas on the
vehicle, as outlined in the maintenance section.
6.
Break in the oil. Change the oil after the first 20 hours of operation.
CAUTION
Use only Polaris Premium 4 AllSeasonsynthetic oil. Neversubstitute ormix
oil brands. Serious engine damage and voiding of warranty can result.
Dipstick
Safe Oil Level
Between Marks