2016 Polaris 550 WIDETRAK LX Owners Manual - Page 112

2016 Polaris 550 WIDETRAK LX Manual

Get 2016 Polaris 550 WIDETRAK LX PDF manuals and user guides View all 2016 Polaris 550 WIDETRAK LX manuals

Page 112 highlights

MAINTENANCE Extended Storage Engine and Carburetor Protection Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to drain the fuel system. If you prefer to drain the fuel tank, use the following procedure: 1. Transfer unused fuel from the fuel tank to an approved fuel container using a siphon pump. Do not re-use fuel after storage. 2. Securely support the front of the snowmobile with a jack stand so the snowmobile is elevated and the engine is tilted rearward. 3. Remove the spark plug(s). 4. Rotate the engine slowly, watching the piston until it's at bottom dead center (BDC), the lowest position in the cylinder. On twin cylinder models, the opposite piston will be up. 5. Pour approximately two ounces of POLARIS injector oil into the spark plug hole. 6. Wait one to two minutes and perform steps 3 to 5 on remaining cylinders. 7. Replace the spark plugs and lower the snowmobile to the floor. Controls and Linkage All bushings, spindle shafts, tie rod ends, and cables should receive a light coat of oil or grease. Bearings Grease the drive shaft clutch side bearing with POLARIS Premium AllSeason Grease or a similar high quality grease to prevent corrosion. See page 114 for part numbers. Clutch and Drive System Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Lubricate the sheave faces of the drive and driven clutches with a light coat of oil or POLARIS Cable Lubricant. See page 114 for the part numbers of POLARIS products. Do not lubricate clutch components, except the driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in the Master Repair Manual. See your dealer. 110

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 81
  • 82
  • 83
  • 84
  • 85
  • 86
  • 87
  • 88
  • 89
  • 90
  • 91
  • 92
  • 93
  • 94
  • 95
  • 96
  • 97
  • 98
  • 99
  • 100
  • 101
  • 102
  • 103
  • 104
  • 105
  • 106
  • 107
  • 108
  • 109
  • 110
  • 111
  • 112
  • 113
  • 114
  • 115
  • 116
  • 117
  • 118
  • 119
  • 120
  • 121
  • 122
  • 123
  • 124
  • 125
  • 126
  • 127
  • 128
  • 129
  • 130
  • 131
  • 132
  • 133
  • 134
  • 135
110
MAINTENANCE
Extended Storage
Engine and Carburetor Protection
Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need
to drain the fuel system. If you prefer to drain the fuel tank, use the
following procedure:
1.
Transfer unused fuel from the fuel tank to an approved fuel
container using a siphon pump. Do not re-use fuel after storage.
2.
Securely support the front of the snowmobile with a jack stand so
the snowmobile is elevated and the engine is tilted rearward.
3.
Remove the spark plug(s).
4.
Rotate the engine slowly, watching the piston until it’s at bottom
dead center (BDC), the lowest position in the cylinder. On twin
cylinder models, the opposite piston will be up.
5.
Pour approximately two ounces of POLARIS injector oil into the
spark plug hole.
6.
Wait one to two minutes and perform steps 3 to 5 on remaining
cylinders.
7.
Replace the spark plugs and lower the snowmobile to the floor.
Controls and Linkage
All bushings, spindle shafts, tie rod ends, and cables should receive a
light coat of oil or grease.
Bearings
Grease the drive shaft clutch side bearing with POLARIS Premium All-
Season Grease or a similar high quality grease to prevent corrosion. See
page 114 for part numbers.
Clutch and Drive System
Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Lubricate the
sheave faces of the drive and driven clutches with a light coat of oil or
POLARIS Cable Lubricant. See page 114 for the part numbers of
POLARIS products. Do not lubricate clutch components, except the
driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in the Master Repair Manual.
See your dealer.