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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Spark Plugs
Always use the spark plugs recommended for your ATV. Refer to the
specifications section beginning on page 103 for t he recommended spark
plug type and gap.
CAUTION
Using non-recommended spark plugs can result in serious engine
damage. Always use Polaris-recommended spark plugs.
Spark plug condition is i ndicative of engine operation. The spark plug
firing end condition should be read after the engine has been warmed
up and the vehicle has been driven at higher speeds. Immediately
check the spark plug for correct color.
WARNING
A hot exhaust system and engine can cause serious burns. Wear
protective gloves when removing a spark plug for inspection.
1. Normal
The normal insulator tip is gray, tan or light brown. There will be few
combustion deposits. The electrodes are not burned or eroded. This
indicates the proper type and heat range for the engine and the service.
NOTE: The tip should not be white. A white insulator tip indicates
overheating, caused by use of an improper spark plug or
incorrect carburetion adjustments.
2. Wet Fouled
The wet fouled insulator tip is black. A damp oil film covers the firing
end. There may be a carbon layer over the entire nose. Generally, the
electrodes are not worn. General causes of fouling are excessive oil,
use of non-recommended injection oil, improper use of the choke, or
incorrect carburetion adjustments.
Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Using t he speci al wrench provided in t he tool pouch, rotate the
spark plug counterclockwise to remove.
3. Reverse the procedure for spark plug installation. Torque to 14 ft.
lbs. (19 Nm).
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