EXTENDED STOWAGE AND WINTERIZATION
When the watercraft will not be used for a month or more, preventative mainte-
nance is required to keep watercraft parts from deteriorating. This procedure also
ensures the operator that the next time it's used it will be in top condition.
An authorized Polaris dealer can do the required preventative maintenance for you
or you can do it yourself with a minimum of tools.
Engine And Cooling System Flushing
Clean the cooling system according to instructions found on page 72.
Engine BraininglFuel System Storage
Engine draining is automatic. You will however need to make sure the exhaust sys-
tem is drained. To do this start the engine and briefly rev it.
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
Read and heed gasoline warnings found on page 24.
1.
When preparing your watercraft for off-season storage we recommend that
you add 10 oz. of fuel
conditioner/stabilizer such as Gold Eagle brand
STA-BIL@ (Polaris PN 2870652) to the fuel tank, then top off with fresh fuel.
2. Fog the engine with rust preventative oil (PN 2870791). Follow the
recommended procedures on page 56.
NOTE:
Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to drain the
fuel system.
If you prefer to drain the fuel tank, use the following procedure:
1. Drain the fuel tank with a siphon or pump.
2.
Leave the fuel cap loose to prevent condensation from forming in the fuel tank.
Perform steps
3
and 4 simultaneously.
3.
Fog the engine with rust preventative oil (PN 2870791), available from your
Polaris dealer. Follow the recommended procedures indicated on the can.
4.
Start the engine and run it at part throttle to dry out the carburetors. Do not run
the engine for more than 15 seconds while the watercraft is out of the water.
Wait five minutes between 15 second running periods.
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