2010 Polaris Vegas 8-Ball Owners Manual - Page 63

Engine Break-in Period Operation Fueling and Fill Height Always heed the fuel warnings on page 22. Always refuel on level ground with the sidestand down. Use only the recommended fuel. See page 154. Fill the fuel tank to a level just below the bottom of the fuel filler insert. WARNING! Overflows or spilled gasoline could contact a hot engine or exhaust system and cause a fire, which could result in serious injury or death. Do not allow gasoline to contact hot components. Fuel expands in the fuel tank. Do not overfill. To prevent leaks, make sure the fuel filler cap is properly seated and locked. NOTICE: Fuel can damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. If gasoline spills on the any part of the motorcycle, immediately rinse it off with water. Priming the Fuel System If the motorcycle runs out of fuel, prime the fuel system before attempting to restart the engine. 1. Fill the fuel tank. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. Move the engine stop/run switch from the STOP position to the RUN position. 4. Allow the fuel pump to run until it stops (about 3 seconds). 5. Move the engine stop/run switch to the STOP position. 6. Wait 3 seconds to allow the engine control module to reset. 7. Repeat steps 3-6 four to five times. 61