Carburetor Draining - Polaris Magnum 2x4 Service Manual

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Carburetor Draining
Carburetor Draining
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 on 4-stroke models. A drain plug
(which also acts as a water/sediment trap) is located on the
bottom of the float bowl on 400cc 2-stroke models.
1. Turn fuel valve to the off position.
2.
Remove left side body panel.
See Body Panel
Removal, Chapter 5.
3.
Place a clean container beneath the bowl drain spigot
or bowl drain hose.
4.
Turn drain screw out two turns (remove drain plug for
2-Strokes) 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.
7.
Turn fuel valve to "on".
8.
Start machine and check for leaks.
5/98
2.14
4~Strokes
Drain tube
attached
here
Drain Screw
400cc 2-Strokes
OFF
RES
ON
Fuel Valve
Polaris Industries Inc.

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