2007 Polaris 550 LX Owners Manual - Page 88

2007 Polaris 550 LX Manual

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Intake Filters CAUTION MAINTENANCE Operating the snowmobile with the intake filters removed may cause carburetor icing. The result will be poor fuel economy or carburetor malfunction. Always reinstall the intake filters before operating the snowmobile. The intake foam filter (+) limits snow ingestion into the intake system. When operating in loose powder snow, check the top of the foam filter periodically to remove any accumulation of snow. + + Fuel Filter/Fuel Lines See your Polaris dealer for replacement of the in-tank fuel filter every 1000 miles (or annually). 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. CAUTION 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. 85

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MAINTENANCE
Intake Filters
The intake foam filter (
+
) limits snow ingestion into the intake system.
When operating in loose powder snow, check the top of the foam filter
periodically to remove any accumulation of snow.
Fuel Filter/Fuel Lines
See your Polaris dealer for replacement of the in-tank fuel filter every
1000 miles (or annually).
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.
CAUTION
Operating the snowmobile with the intake filters removed may cause carbu-
retor icing. The result will be poor fuel economy or carburetor malfunction.
Always reinstall the intake filters before operating the snowmobile.
CAUTION
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.
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