Cleaning The Snowmobile; Lubricate The Pivots; Storing The Snowmobile - Polaris 850 MATRYX INDY XC 129 2021 Manual

CLEANING THE SNOWMOBILE

Snowmobiles, especially those transported on sled
decks and open trailers can accumulate a lot of water
and road dirt / salt during the riding season. The
snowmobile must be thoroughly washed and cleaned to
prevent corrosion and rust formation.
1. Wash the snowmobile with a garden hose and a
solution of soapy water. Note that if a pressure
washer is used, care should be taken to not point the
pressure washer nozzle close to the snowmobile
which may force high pressure water into suspension
/ shock shaft seals and exposed electrical
connectors.
2. Dry the snowmobile with a lint-free towel. Allow the
entire snowmobile to air dry afterwards.
3. Clean the engine compartment. Use a shop vacuum if
required to remove dirt, leaves, cat tails, etc. from
within the engine compartment.
4. Hand wash the exhaust system and dry the pipe and
silencer with a clean shop towel.
5. Apply "spray" metal protectant on exposed metal
components, such as the exhaust pipe, silencer,
shock shafts, and suspension springs / pivots.
IMPORTANT
Do not spray metal protectant on the drive or driven
clutches.
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LUBRICATE THE PIVOTS

After washing the snowmobile, it is important to use
Polaris Premium All Season grease to lubricate the
various suspension / steering pivot points. Doing so
forces any water accumulated within the joints out which
prevents the formation of corrosion and rust.
1. Use a grease gun and Polaris Premium All Season
Grease. Reference the appropriate Owner's Manual
to locate any / all grease zerks on the steering and
suspension systems.
2. Pump fresh grease into all zerks until the grease can
be seen purging out of each joint.
3. Use a paper towel to clean up and remove all of the
residual purged grease from the joints.

STORING THE SNOWMOBILE

Never store the snowmobile in a hot, humid location if
possible. Try to store the snowmobile away from direct
sunlight.
1. Cover the snowmobile with a Polaris cover or after-
market equivalent cover.
2. Store in a location away from water, tall grass, and
direct sunlight. The storage location should have
some level of ventilation to prevent stagnant, humid
air from accumulating in and around the snowmobile.
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