2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI LE Owners Manual - Page 122

2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI LE Manual

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MAINTENANCE Storage Tips Cleaning and Storage 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 any necessary repairs and clean the vehicle as recommended. See page 119. Stabilize the Fuel 1. Fill the fuel tank. 2. Add Polaris Carbon Clean Fuel Treatment or Polaris Fuel Stabilizer. Follow the instructions on the container for the recommended amount. NOTE: Carbon Clean removes water from fuel systems, stabilizes fuel and removes carbon deposits from pistons, rings, valves and exhaust systems. 3. Allow the engine to run for 15-20 minutes to allow the stabilizer to disperse through the entire fuel delivery system. Oil and Filter Change the oil and filter. See page 81. Air Filter / Air Box 1. Inspect and clean (or replace) the pre-cleaner and air filter. See page 99. 2. Clean the air box. 3. Drain the sediment tube. 4. Clean or replace the breather filter. See page 100. Recoil Housing Drain the recoil housing. See page 107. 122

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Clean the Exterior
Make any necessary repairs and clean the vehicle as recommended. See
page 119.
Stabilize the Fuel
1.
Fill the fuel tank.
2.
Add Polaris Carbon Clean Fuel Treatment or Polaris Fuel Stabilizer.
Follow the instructions on the container for the recommended
amount.
NOTE:
Carbon Clean removes water from fuel systems, stabilizes fuel and
removes carbon deposits from pistons, rings, valves and exhaust sys-
tems.
3.
Allow the engine to run for 15-20 minutes to allow the stabilizer to
disperse through the entire fuel delivery system.
Oil and Filter
Change the oil and filter. See page 81.
Air Filter / Air Box
1.
Inspect and clean (or replace) the pre-cleaner and air filter. See page
99.
2.
Clean the air box.
3.
Drain the sediment tube.
4.
Clean or replace the breather filter. See page 100.
Recoil Housing
Drain the recoil housing. See page 107.
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.