Polaris 800 Switchback - Manual (Page 80)

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MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
Water/Sediment Trap Service
Most Polaris snowmobiles contain patented carburetor bowl
water/sediment traps located at the bottom of each carburetor. The
trap, consisting of a hose with a plug, should be drained about every
1000 miles (1600 km) and inspected for contamination.
Plug Cleaning Procedure
1. Turn the fuel tank supply valve off.
2. Position a container or shop towels to catch the
contaminated gasoline.
3. Slide the clamp (1) away from the drain plug (2) and
remove the drain plug from the sediment tube.
4. Wipe residue from the plug and reinstall it.
Reposition and tighten the clamps. Continue until
all the traps have been emptied.
When draining the traps, fuel spillage will occur. Always work in
a well ventilated area away from anything that may cause the fuel
to ignite, such as open flames, sparks, heaters, trouble lights,
cigarettes, etc. Review the gasoline warnings found on page 53.
WARNING
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