Float Bowl Draining - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

FUEL SYSTEM/CARBURETION
Float Bowl Draining
Carburetor Float Bowl Draining
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WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
Always stop the engine and refuel outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
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Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling is performed or where
gasoline is stored.
Do not overfill the tank. Do not fill the tank neck.
If you get gasoline in your eyes or if you swallow gasoline, see your doctor immediately.
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If you spill gasoline on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change clothing.
Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed
area. Gasoline powered engine exhaust fumes are
poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness and
death in a short time.
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Never drain the float bowl when the engine is hot.
Severe burns may result.
The carburetor float bowl should be drained periodically to
remove moisture or sediment from the bowl, or before ex-
tended periods of storage.
NOTE:
The bowl drain screw is located on the bottom left
side of the float bowl.
1. Turn fuel valve to the off position.
2. Remove left side body panel. See Body Panel
Removal, page 5.3.
3. Place a clean container beneath the bowl drain spigot
or bowl drain hose.
4. Turn drain screw out two turns and allow fuel in the
float bowl and fuel line to drain completely.
5. Inspect the drained fuel for water or sediment.
6. Tighten drain screw.
1. Turn fuel valve to "on".
8. Start machine and check for leaks.
Polaris Industries Inc. 4.41
Drain tube
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Drain Screw
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Fuel valve decal, located on
left side of machine
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