2009 Polaris Trail Blazer Owners Manual - Page 103

2009 Polaris Trail Blazer Manual

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MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips Fluid Levels Inspect the fluid levels. Change fluids as recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 59. • Transmission • Brake fluid (change every two years and any time the fluid looks dark or contaminated) Fog the Engine 1. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. See page 99. 2. Support the front end of the machine so the engine is level or tilted slightly rearward. 3. Remove the spark plug. Pour 2-3 tablespoons (30-40 ml) of engine oil into the hole. Tip: Use a section of small hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle filled with the pre-measured amount of oil. 4. Reinstall the spark plug. Torque to specification. 5. Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap. Reinstall the cap. 6. Turn the engine over several times using the recoil starter. Oil will be forced in and around the piston rings and ring lands, coating the cylinder with a protective film of fresh oil. 7. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline. 8. To eliminate any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine until it stops. 100

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fluid Levels
Inspect the fluid levels. Change fluids as recommended in the Periodic
Maintenance Chart beginning on page 59.
• Transmission
Brake fluid (change every two years and any time the fluid looks dark
or contaminated)
Fog the Engine
1.
Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. See page 99.
2.
Support the front end of the machine so the engine is level or tilted
slightly rearward.
3.
Remove the spark plug. Pour 2-3 tablespoons (30-40 ml) of engine
oil into the hole.
Tip:
Use a section of small hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle filled with the
pre-measured amount of oil.
4.
Reinstall the spark plug. Torque to specification.
5.
Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap. Reinstall
the cap.
6.
Turn the engine over several times using the recoil starter. Oil will
be forced in and around the piston rings and ring lands, coating the
cylinder with a protective film of fresh oil.
7.
If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines,
and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline.
8.
To eliminate any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine
until it stops.