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Maintenance – Polaris 120 XC SP User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Carburetor Protection During Off-Season Storage

When preparing your snowmobile for off-season storage we

recommend that you add a fuel conditioner/stabilizer or Premium

Carbon Clean (2871326) to the fuel tank. Follow the instructions on

the can. Run the engine for five minutes to get additives through the

entire fuel system. Then top off with fresh fuel and turn the fuel valve

to “off.”
If stabilizer is not used, make sure the fuel valve is “off” and drain the

carburetor. Catch fuel in a container or shop cloth.
Remove the spark plug and pour approximately 5cc of engine oil into

cylinder. Slowly pull the recoil starter so the engine turns over two or

three times. Reinstall plug securely. Position piston at bottom dead

center (BDC). Observe all fire safety rules when draining carburetor.

See gasoline warnings on page A--29.
Slowly pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Leave it in

that position. Clean the engine thoroughly with an oiled cloth.
If stabilizer is not used, turn the fuel valve to “off.” Remove the

strainer cup, place the strainer over a container, and open the strainer

cock to discharge fuel from the fuel tank. Remove the carburetor float

chamber bolt from the bottom and discharge fuel from the carburetor.

Replace bolt.

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