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Maintenance, Cleaning and storage – Polaris 2014 ATV Sportsman 400 HO User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and Storage

Storage Tips

Fluid Levels

Inspect the fluid levels. Add or change fluids as recommended in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 74.
• Demand drive unit (front gearcase)
• Rear gearcase (if equipped)
• Transmission
• Brake fluid (change every two years and any time the fluid looks dark

or contaminated)

• Coolant (test strength/fill)

Fog the Engine

1. Support the front end of the machine so the engine is level or tilted

slightly rearward.

2. Remove the spark plug. Rotate the piston to BDC and pour two

ounces (59 ml) of engine oil into the cylinder.

3. Reinstall the spark plug. Torque to specification.

4. Apply dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug cap. Reinstall

the cap.

5. Turn the engine over several times. Oil will be forced in and around

the piston rings and ring lands, coating the cylinder with a
protective film of fresh oil.

6. Treat the fuel system with POLARIS Carbon Clean. See page 121.

7. If POLARIS fuel system additive is not used, the fuel tank, fuel

lines, and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline.

8. To eliminate any fuel remaining in the carburetor, run the engine

until it stops.

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