2010 Polaris Sportsman XP 550 EPS Owners Manual - Page 119

2010 Polaris Sportsman XP 550 EPS Manual

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MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Storage Storage Tips Fluid Levels Inspect the following fluid levels. Change fluids as recommended in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 68. • Demand drive unit (front gearcase) • ADC fluid (ADC models) (change every two years) • Rear gearcase • Transmission • Brake fluid (change every two years and any time the fluid looks dark or contaminated) • Coolant (test strength) Fog the Engine 1. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean, following the instructions on the container. Run the engine for several minutes so the Carbon Clean reaches the injectors. Stop the engine. 2. Remove the spark plugs and add 2-3 tablespoons of engine oil. To access the plug holes, use a section of clear 1/4" hose and a small plastic squeeze bottle filled with the pre-measured amount of oil. 3. Reinstall the spark plugs. Torque to specification. 4. Apply dielectric grease to the inside of each spark plug cap and reinstall the caps onto the plugs. 5. Turn the engine over several times using electric start. Oil will be forced in and around the piston rings and ring lands, coating the cylinder with a protective film of fresh oil. 6. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines, and injectors should be completely drained of gasoline. 115

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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fluid Levels
Inspect the following fluid levels. Change fluids as recommended in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 68.
•
Demand drive unit (front gearcase)
•
ADC fluid (ADC models) (change every two years)
•
Rear gearcase
• Transmission
•
Brake fluid (change every two years and any time the fluid looks dark
or contaminated)
•
Coolant (test strength)
Fog the Engine
1.
Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean, following the
instructions on the container. Run the engine for several minutes so
the Carbon Clean reaches the injectors. Stop the engine.
2.
Remove the spark plugs and add 2-3 tablespoons of engine oil. To
access the plug holes, use a section of clear 1/4" hose and a small
plastic squeeze bottle filled with the pre-measured amount of oil.
3.
Reinstall the spark plugs. Torque to specification.
4.
Apply dielectric grease to the inside of each spark plug cap and rein-
stall the caps onto the plugs.
5.
Turn the engine over several times
using electric start. Oil will be
forced in and around the piston rings and ring lands, coating the cyl-
inder with a protective film of fresh oil.
6.
If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel lines,
and injectors should be completely drained of gasoline.