2016 Polaris 800 Switchback Owners Manual - Page 113

2016 Polaris 800 Switchback Manual

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MAINTENANCE Chaincase Oil Oil Change (Cover Drain Method) 10. Using a funnel, slowly add the recommended oil until the fluid begins to overflow. Maximum fluid capacity is 10.5 oz. (310 ml). 11. Clean the area with a clean, dry shop towel. 12. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque: 6-10 ft-lbs (8-13 Nm) 13. Reinstall the battery/battery bracket assembly (if equipped). See page 142. 14. Reinstall the screws securing the fender to the chaincase. Fuel Filter / Fuel Lines This snowmobile is not equipped with an in-line fuel filter. The fuel pump uses a sock-type pickup filter located within the fuel tank. This filter should only require maintenance if debris or foreign material enters the fuel tank. See your POLARIS dealer for service. Contaminated or poor quality fuel may shorten the life of fuel system components 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. Please see your dealer. 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. Fuel Pump All fuel pump service must be performed by an authorized POLARIS dealer. Do not attempt to service the fuel pump. 111

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MAINTENANCE
Chaincase Oil
Oil Change (Cover Drain Method)
10.
Using a funnel, slowly add the recommended oil until the fluid
begins to overflow. Maximum fluid capacity is 10.5 oz. (310 ml).
11.
Clean the area with a clean, dry shop towel.
12.
Reinstall the fill plug.
Torque:
6-10 ft-lbs (8-13 Nm)
13.
Reinstall the battery/battery bracket assembly (if equipped). See
page 142.
14.
Reinstall the screws securing the fender to the chaincase.
Fuel Filter / Fuel Lines
This snowmobile is not equipped with an in-line fuel filter. The fuel
pump uses a sock-type pickup filter located within the fuel tank. This
filter should only require maintenance if debris or foreign material
enters the fuel tank. See your POLARIS dealer for service.
Contaminated or poor quality fuel may shorten the life of fuel system
components 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. Please see your dealer.
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.
Fuel Pump
All fuel pump service must be performed by an authorized POLARIS
dealer. Do not attempt to service the fuel pump.