Storage; Chassis And Hood; Front Suspension; Clutch And Drive System - Polaris 2000 120 XCR Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

STORAGE

CHASSIS AND HOOD

Proper storage starts by cleaning, washing and waxing the hood,
chassis, upholstery and plastic parts. Clean and touch up with
paint any rusted or bare metal surfaces. Ensure that all corrosive
salt and acids are removed from surfaces before beginning
preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors (grease, oil, or
paint).
If the machine is equipped with a battery, disconnect the battery
cables and clean the cables and battery posts. Fill battery to
proper level with distilled water and charge to full capacity.
Remove and store the battery in a cool dry place.
The machine should be stored in a dry garage or shed out of the
sunlight and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Do not use
plastic to cover the machine; moisture will be trapped inside
causing rust and corrosion problems.

FRONT SUSPENSION

To minimize fatigue on the front shocks and springs during
extended storage, it is recommended that the front end of the
machine be safely blocked off the ground to remove tension
from the shocks and springs.

CLUTCH AND DRIVE SYSTEM

Remove drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Lubricate
sheave faces and ramps of drive and driven clutches with light
oil or rust inhibitor. All lubrication applied as a rust preventative
measure must be cleaned off before installing belt for service
and operating machine.

CONTROLS AND LINKAGE

All bushings, spindle shafts and tie rod ends should be coated
with a light coat of oil or grease. Throttle controls and cables
should be lubricated. Force a small amount of lubricant down
cables.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Separate electrical connector blocks and clean corrosive build-
up from connectors. Lubricate or pack connector blocks with
Nyogel™ grease and reconnect. Replace worn or frayed
electrical wire and connectors.

CARBURETOR/THROTTLE BODY

Fog engine with Polaris Fogging Oil (aerosol type) according to
directions on can.

FUEL SYSTEM

Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. If Polaris
Carbon Clean is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor
should be completely drained of gasoline.

CORROSION

To prevent corrosion, always grease jackshaft and drive shaft
(clutch side) bearings with Polaris Premium all season grease.
Loosen driven clutch retaining bolt and pull clutch outward to
expose bearing. Use a point type grease gun fitting to inject
grease through hole in flangette into bearing until grease purges
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out inside or outside bearing seal. Push clutch back on shaft and
replace clutch retaining bolt. Inject grease into fitting on
speedometer drive adaptor until grease purges out inside or
outside the bearing seal. Lubricate both front ski pivots at
bushings and spindles.

SHOCKS

Use T-9 Metal Protection (or equivalent) on shock absorber
shafts to help prevent corrosion.

BATTERY

Disconnect and remove the battery. Clean the terminals and
cables. Apply dielectric grease to the terminals. Store in a cool
dry place for storage.
TRACK & SUSPENSION
Under normal conditions moderate track tension should be
maintained during summer storage. The rear of the machine
should be supported off the ground to allow free hanging of the
track.
TRANSPORTING & TOWING
TRANSPORTING
Whenever the snowmobile is transported the following
measures should be taken:
1. Turn the fuel valve to "Off".
2. Be certain the fuel cap is installed correctly.
3. Always tie the snowmobile to the transporting unit securely
using suitable straps.
TOWING
Do not use this snowmobile to tow.
If a situation arises requiring the snowmobile to be towed by
another snowmobile, attach the tow rope to the spindles, not to
the ski loops.