2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 101

2008 Polaris Ranger 2x4 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Storage Tips Cleaning and Storage Fog the Engine 1. Remove the spark plug and add 2-3 tablespoons of Premium 4 Synthetic 0W40 engine oil. 2. Reinstall the spark plug. Torque to specification. See page 65. 3. Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap. Reinstall the cap. 4. Turn the engine over several times. Oil will be forced in and around the piston rings and ring lands, coating the cylinder with a protective film of fresh oil. 5. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. See page 97. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline. 6. To eliminate any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine until it stops. Battery Maintenance See pages 91-93 for storage and charging procedures. Storage Area/Covers Be sure the storage area is well ventilated. Cover the vehicle with a genuine Polaris cover. NOTE: Do not use plastic or coated materials. They do not allow enough ventilation to prevent condensation, and may promote corrosion and oxidation. 98

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fog the Engine
1.
Remove the spark plug and add 2-3 tablespoons of Premium 4 Syn-
thetic 0W40 engine oil.
2.
Reinstall the spark plug. Torque to specification. See page 65.
3.
Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap. Reinstall
the cap.
4.
Turn the engine over several times. Oil will be forced in and around
the piston rings and ring lands, coating the cylinder with a protec-
tive film of fresh oil.
5.
Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. See page 97. If
Polaris fuel system additive is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and
carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline.
6.
To eliminate any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine
until it stops.
Battery Maintenance
See pages 91-93 for storage and charging procedures.
Storage Area/Covers
Be sure the storage area is well ventilated. Cover the vehicle with a gen-
uine Polaris cover.
NOTE:
Do not use plastic or coated materials. They do not allow enough ven-
tilation to prevent condensation, and may promote corrosion and oxi-
dation.