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Maintenance, Extended storage – Polaris 800 Assault RMK User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Extended Storage

Controls and Linkage

Lubricate all bushings, spindle shafts, tie rod ends and cables as outlined

in the Periodic Maintenance Table beginning on page 72.

Bearings

Grease the jackshaft and drive shaft clutch side bearings with Polaris

Premium All-Season Grease or a similar high quality grease to prevent

corrosion.

Clutch and Drive System

Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Do not lubricate

clutch components, except the driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in

the Master Repair Manual. See your dealer.

Engine Protection

Proper preparation of the engine and fuel system is vital to the preven-

tion of rust and corrosion on precision engine parts during storage.

Whenever the machine is stored for a period of more than 60 days, the

engine must be fogged with fogging oil. Follow the engine fogging

instructions provided on the container.

TIP: Do not spray fogging oil into the plenum. Remove the plenum and spray the

fogging oil into the boost box. Continue spraying until the engine stops.

Always add Premium Carbon Clean or a fuel conditioner/stabilizer to

the fuel tank. Follow the instructions on the container, running the

engine for five minutes to get additives through the entire fuel system.

Top off with fresh fuel. Do not allow the snowmobile to run out of fuel.

See page 68.