2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 107

2006 Polaris Hawkeye 4x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips CAUTION 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. 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 recommended amount. (Carbon clean will also reduce the possibility of bacterial growth in the fuel system.) Allow 15-20 minutes of operation for the stabilizer to disperse through the fuel in the tank and carburetor. Turn the fuel valve off. Drain the carburetor bowl. Oil and Filter Warm the engine and change the oil and filter. Air Filter / Air Box Inspect and clean or replace the pre-cleaner and air filter. See page 84. Clean the air box and drain the sediment tube. Breather Filter Inspect and clean or replace the breather filter. See page 84. Fluid Levels Inspect the following fluid levels and change if necessary: S Front demand drive unit (front gearcase) S Transmission S Brake fluid (change every two years or as required if fluid looks dark or contaminated) 104

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
CAUTION
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.
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
recommended amount. (Carbon clean will also reduce the possibility of
bacterial growth in the fuel system.) Allow 15-20 minutes of operation
for the stabilizer to disperse through the fuel in the tank and carburetor.
Turn the fuel valve off. Drain the carburetor bowl.
Oil and Filter
Warm the engine and change the oil and filter.
Air Filter / Air Box
Inspect and clean or replace the pre-cleaner and air filter. See page 84.
Clean the air box and drain the sediment tube.
Breather Filter
Inspect and clean or replace the breather filter. See page 84.
Fluid Levels
Inspect the following fluid levels and change if necessary:
S
Front demand drive unit (front gearcase)
S
Transmission
S
Brake fluid (change every two years or as required if fluid looks dark
or contaminated)