2011 Polaris 600 RMK 144 Owners Manual - Page 83

2011 Polaris 600 RMK 144 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Fuel Filter See your Polaris dealer for replacement of the fuel filter at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 69. Contaminated or poor quality fuel will shorten the life of the fuel filter and result in poor engine performance. Always store fuel in clean fuel containers. If low fuel pressure or reduced engine performance occurs between the recommended fuel filter service intervals, the filter may need replacement. See your dealer. Fuel Lines Inspect the fuel lines regularly for signs of deterioration or damage. Always check fuel line condition after periods of storage. Normal deterioration from weather and fuel compounds may occur. Replace worn or damaged fuel lines promptly. NOTICE: Kinking the fuel lines or using a pliers or similar tools to remove fuel lines may cause damage to the lines. If a fuel line has been damaged or kinked, replace it promptly. Exhaust System Check the exhaust system for wear or damage at the intervals outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 68. CAUTION! Hot exhaust system parts can cause burns. Allow adequate time for the exhaust system to cool. Never perform this procedure with the engine running. Always allow the engine and exhaust system to cool completely before inspecting. 1. Open the hood and inspect the muffler and pipes for cracks or damage. 2. Check for weak or missing retaining springs or damper/support grommets. 3. Check for loose clamps on the pipe covers. 79

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MAINTENANCE
Fuel Filter
See your Polaris dealer for replacement of the fuel filter at the intervals
outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 69.
Contaminated or poor quality fuel will shorten the life of the fuel filter
and result in poor engine performance. Always store fuel in clean fuel
containers. If low fuel pressure or reduced engine performance occurs
between the recommended fuel filter service intervals, the filter may
need replacement. See your dealer.
Fuel Lines
Inspect the fuel lines regularly for signs of deterioration or damage.
Always check fuel line condition after periods of storage. Normal dete-
rioration from weather and fuel compounds may occur. Replace worn or
damaged fuel lines promptly.
NOTICE:
Kinking the fuel lines or using a pliers or similar tools to remove fuel
lines may cause damage to the lines. If a fuel line has been damaged
or kinked, replace it promptly.
Exhaust System
Check the exhaust system for wear or damage at the intervals outlined in
the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 68.
CAUTION!
Hot exhaust system parts can cause burns. Allow adequate time for
the exhaust system to cool. Never perform this procedure with the engine
running.
Always allow the engine and exhaust system to cool completely before
inspecting.
1.
Open the hood and inspect the muffler and pipes for cracks or dam-
age.
2.
Check for weak or missing retaining springs or damper/support
grommets.
3.
Check for loose clamps on the pipe covers.