2006 ATV Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Cleaning and Storage
Storage Tips
Fog the Engine
1. Remove the spa rk plug and add 2-3 tablespoons of engine oil. To
access the plug hole, use a section of clear 1/4” hose and a small
plastic squeeze bottle filled with the pre-me a sure d amount of oil.
NOTE: Do this carefully! If you miss the plug hole, oil will drain from
the spark plug cavity into the hole at the front of the cylinder
head, and appear to be an oil leak.
2. Reinstall the spark plug. Tor que to 18 ft. lbs. ( 24 Nm).
3. Apply dielec tric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap and install
the cap onto the plug.
4. Turn the engine over severa l times. Oil will be force d in and around
the piston rings and ring lands, coa ting the cylinder with a protective
film of fresh oil.
Alternative to Using Fogging Oil
If you choose not to use Polaris Fogging Oil, perform the following
procedure.
1. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean, following the
instructions on the can. Run the engine for several minutes so the
Carbon Clean reaches the carburetor. T urn the engine off.
2. Support t he front end of the machine so the engine is level or tilted
slightly rearward.
3. Remove the spark plug. Rotate the piston t o BDC and pour
approximately two ounces of recommended oil into the cylinder.
4. Reinstall the spark plug and torque to 18 ft. lbs. ( 24 Nm).
5. Apply dielec tric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap and install
the cap onto the plug.
6. Turn the engine over several times to ensure coverage of piston
rings, cylinder walls and crankshaft bearings.
7. 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.