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MAINTENANCE / TUNE UP
Water / Sediment Trap Maintenance
Most Polaris snowmobile incorporate patented carburetor bowl water / sediment traps which are located at the
bottom of each carburetor. The trap consists of a hose with a plug which should be inspected for contamination
at least every 2000 miles (3200 km).
Cleaning Procedure - Plug
1. Turn the fuel tank supply valve off.
2. Position a container or shop towels to catch the contaminated gasoline.
3. Slide the clamp (1) away from the drain plug (2) and remove the drain
plug from the sediment tube.
4. Wipe off residue from plug and reinstall with clamps. Continue until all
the traps have been emptied.
When draining the traps, fuel spillage will occur. Be sure to work in
a well ventilated area away from anything which may cause the fuel
to ignite such as open flames, sparks, heaters, trouble lights, ciga-
rettes, etc.
Oil Filter / Fuel Filter Maintenance
Most models use an oil filter (2) which is of a special design and must not be substi-
tuted. This filter should be changed annually or every 1200 miles (1920 km). In-
spect oil line condition at 2000 miles (3200 km).
NOTE: The direction of the arrows indicates the direction of the flow through the
filters.
Edge models utilize a special oil filter (3) that is built into the oil sending unit located
in the bottom of the oil tank. It should be replaced every other season.
NOTE: After changing the oil filter, the oil injection system must be bled of all
trapped air. See your dealer for instructions or have your dealer perform the filter
change and bleeding operation for you.
The in tank fuel filter (1) and fuel lines should be inspected regularly.
Special attention should be given to the system's fuel line condition af-
ter periods of storage. Normal deterioration from weather and fuel
compounds can occur.
Do not use pliers or a similar tool to remove fuel lines. Damage could
occur.
Do not kink the fuel line. Damage could occur. If a fuel has been dam-
aged or kinked, replace it.
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