Cleaning And Storage - Polaris Freedom 2002 Owner's Safety And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Extended Storage
When the watercraft will not be used for a month or more, preventative
maintenance is required to keep watercraft parts from deteriorating.
This procedure also ensures the operator that the next time it's used it
will be in top condition.
An authorized Polaris dealer can do the required preventative
maintenance for you or you can do it yourself with a minimum of
tools.
Engine And Cooling System Flushing
Clean the cooling system according to instructions found on page 123 -
125.
Engine/Fuel System Draining
Engine draining is automatic. You will, however, need to make sure the
exhaust system is drained. To do this start the engine and briefly rev it.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain
conditions.
Read and heed gasoline warnings found on page 49.
1. When preparing your watercraft for off-season storage we
recommend that you add 10 oz. of fuel conditioner/stabilizer such
as Gold Eagle brand STA-BIL (Polaris PN 2870652) to the fuel
tank, then top off with fresh fuel.
2. Fog the engine with rust preventative oil (PN 2870791). Follow the
recommended procedures on page 130.
NOTE: Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates
the need to drain the fuel system.
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