2005 Polaris Sportsman 600 Owners Manual - Page 108

2005 Polaris Sportsman 600 Manual

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Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION 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 necessary repairs and then clean the ATV thoroughly with mild soap and warm water to remove all dirt and grime. Don't use harsh detergents or high pressure washers. Some detergents deteriorate rubber parts. Use dish soap type cleaners only. High pressure washers may force water past seals. Stabilize the Fuel Fill the fuel tank. Add Polaris Carbon Clean Fuel Treatment or Polaris Fuel Stabilizer. Follow the instructions on the container for the recommended amount. (Carbon clean will also reduce the possibility of bacterial growth in the fuel system.) Allow 15-20 minutes of operation for the stabilizer to disperse through the fuel in the tank and carburetor. Turn the fuel valve off and drain the carburetor bowl. Oil and Filter Warm the engine and change the oil and filter. Air Filter / Air Box Inspect and clean or replace the pre-cleaner and air filter. Clean the air box and drain the sediment tube. Breather Filter Inspect and clean or replace the breather filter. Fluid Levels Inspect the following fluid levels and change if necessary: front and rear gearcases; transmission and brake fluid (change every two years or as required if fluid looks dark or contaminated). 105

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MAINTENANCEANDLUBRICATION
CleaningandStorage
StorageTips
CAUTION
Startingtheengineduringthestorageperiodwilldisturbthe
protectivefilmcreatedbyfogginganddamagecouldoccur. Never
starttheengineduringthestorageperiod.
CleantheExterior
Make necessary repairs and then clean the ATV thoroughly with mild
soap and warm water to remove all dirt and grime. Don’t use harsh
detergents or high pressure washers. Some detergents deteriorate rubber
parts. Use dish soap type cleaners only. High pressure washers may
force water past seals.
StabilizetheFuel
Fill the fuel tank. Add Polaris Carbon Clean Fuel Treatment or Polaris
Fuel Stabilizer. Follow the instructions on the container for the
recommended amount. (Carbon clean will also reduce the possibility of
bacterial growth in the fuel system.) Allow 15-20 minutes of operation
for the stabilizer to disperse through the fuel in the tank and carburetor.
Turn the fuel valve off and drain the carburetor bowl.
OilandFilter
Warm the engine and change the oil and filter.
AirFilter/AirBox
Inspect and clean or replace the pre-cleaner and air filter. Clean the air
box and drain the sediment tube.
BreatherFilter
Inspect and clean or replace the breather filter.
FluidLevels
Inspect the following fluid levels and change if necessary: front and
rear gearcases; transmission and brake fluid (change every two years or
as required if fluid looks dark or contaminated).