Maintenance And Lubrication - Polaris ATV 2002 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Cleaning and Storage
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If you choose not to use Polaris fogging Oil, perform the following
procedure.
1. Support the front end of the machine so the engine is level or tilted
slightly rearward.
2. Remove spark plug(s). Rotate piston to BDC and pour
approximately two ounces of Polaris 2 Cycle Injector oil into the
cylinder.
3. Turn the engine over several times to ensure coverage of piston
rings, cylinder walls and crankshaft bearings.
4. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean.
5. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and
carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline. to eliminate
any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine until it stops.
Transporting
Whenever the ATV is to be transported the following measures should
be taken.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the key. It may be lost if not
removed.
2. Turn the fuel valve to off.
3. Be certain the fuel cap, oil cap, and seat are installed correctly.
4. Always tie the frame of the ATV to the transporting unit securely
using suitable straps or rope.
5. Always place the transmission in gear and lock the parking brake.
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