2.36
Maintenance
OFF-SEASON 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
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f 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.
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
Lubricate the rear suspension torque arms and pivots with
premium grease. Clean ski spindle bushings and pivots,
but leave dry.
Shocks
Use T-9 Metal Protectant (or equivalent) on shock
absorber shafts to 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.
QuickDrive™ Low Inertia Drive System
Spray penetrating oil around the driveshaft where it mates
with the bearing in the backer plate.
To service, tip the snowmobile on to the exhaust side.
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pray penetrating oil where shown in the illustration. Allow
the oil to soak into the parts for an hour before tipping the
vehicle back on to its skis.
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