2006 Polaris FST Touring Owners Manual - Page 107

2006 Polaris FST Touring Manual

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MAINTENANCE Alternator Belt Inspection Inspect the alternator belt condition and tension at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 88. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Open the hood. 3. Inspect the belt for wear, cracks or other damage. If the belt is worn or damaged, install a new belt. 4. Grasp the alternator belt and attempt to twist it. 5. If the belt rotates 1/4 turn (90 degrees) or more (as shown), tighten the belt or install a new belt. Air Filter (FST) Inspect the air filter for oil and dirt accumulation at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 88. 1. Open the air box. 2. Remove the air filter. 3. Shake or pat the filter to clean it, or install a new filter. Do not attempt to clean the filter with liquids. Foam Oil Breather Filter Clean or replace the breather element at each engine oil change. See page 97. Clean the element if the snowmobile has been tipped on its left side three times. 104

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MAINTENANCE
Alternator Belt Inspection
Inspect the alternator belt condition and tension at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 88.
1.
Stop the engine.
2.
Open the hood.
3.
Inspect the belt for wear,
cracks or other damage.
If the belt is worn or
damaged, install a new
belt.
4.
Grasp the alternator belt
and attempt to twist it.
5.
If the belt rotates 1/4 turn
(90 degrees) or more (as
shown), tighten the belt or install a new belt.
Air Filter (FST)
Inspect the air filter for oil and dirt accumulation at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 88.
1.
Open the air box.
2.
Remove the air filter.
3.
Shake or pat the filter to clean it, or install a new filter.
Do not
attempt to clean the filter with liquids.
Foam Oil Breather Filter
Clean or replace the breather element at each engine oil change. See
page 97. Clean the element if the snowmobile has been tipped on its
left side three times.