2009 Polaris Ranger 4x4 500 EFI Owners Manual - Page 106

2009 Polaris Ranger 4x4 500 EFI Manual

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Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips MAINTENANCE NOTICE 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 100. 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 62. Air Filter / Air Box Inspect and clean or replace the pre-cleaner and air filter. See page 78. Clean the air box. Drain the sediment tube. Inspect and Lubricate Inspect all cables and lubricate all areas of the vehicle as recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 54. Battery Maintenance See pages 97-99 for storage and charging procedures. 103

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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 100.
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 62.
Air Filter / Air Box
Inspect and clean or replace the pre-cleaner and air filter. See page 78.
Clean the air box. Drain the sediment tube.
Inspect and Lubricate
Inspect all cables and lubricate all areas of the vehicle as recommended
in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 54.
Battery Maintenance
See pages 97-99 for storage and charging procedures.
NOTICE
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.