2004 Polaris Touring Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 146

2004 Polaris Touring Cruiser Manual

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STORAGE Removal from Storage 1. Remove the cover and unlock the front forks. 2. Check the tire pressure and inflate the tires if necessary. 3. Reinstall the battery (see page 128). 4. Wash and dry the entire motorcycle (see page 137). 5. Prior to starting the engine, change the engine oil and filter (see page 87, beginning with step 2). Caution During storage, temperature and humidity changes can cause condensation to form in the crankcase and mix with engine oil. Running the engine with oil that contains condensation can cause engine damage. 6. Wax, polish or apply protectant to the appropriate motorcycle components (see page 139). 7. Perform the pre-operation check as outlined on page 54. 8. Road test the motorcycle before returning it to regular use (see page 135). 144

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STORAGE
RemovalfromStorage
1.
Remove the cover and unlock the front forks.
2.
Check the tire pressure and inflate the tires if necessary.
3.
Reinstall the battery (see page 128).
4.
Wash and dry the entire motorcycle (see page 137).
5.
Prior to starting the engine, change the engine oil and filter (see page 87, beginning with step 2).
During storage, temperature and humidity changes can cause condensation to form in the crankcase and
mix with engine oil. Running the engine with oil that contains condensation can cause engine damage.
Caution
6.
Wax, polish or apply protectant to the appropriate motorcycle components (see page 139).
7.
Perform the pre-operation check as outlined on page 54.
8.
Road test the motorcycle before returning it to regular use (see page 135).