Polaris 2000 Universal Snowmobile User Manual

Page 90

MAINTENANCE

Extended Storage

Off season or extended storage of your snowmobile requires you to take preventa-

tive measures to aid against deterioration and to prolong the useful life of many

components.

Cleaning and Preservation of Hood, Chassis, and Trim

Proper storage starts by cleaning, washing, and waxing the hood, chassis, uphol-

stery, and plastic parts. Clean and touch up with paint any rusted or bare metal

surfaces. Be sure that corrosive salt and acids are removed from surfaces before

beginning preservation with waxes and rust inhibitors (grease, oil or paint).
The machine should be stored in a dry garage or shed out of direct sunlight and

covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Plastic tarp can cause condensation to

form and damage some snowmobile components.

Controls and Linkage

All bushings, spindle shafts, and tie rod ends should be coated with a light coat of

oil or grease. Throttle controls and cables should be lubricated with Polaris cable

lubricant (PN 2870510). Force a small amount of lubricant down the cable.

Bearings

To prevent corrosion which will destroy the bearings, always grease jackshaft and

drive shaft clutch side bearings with a high quality bearing grease. See page 52.

Electrical Connections

Separate electrical connector blocks and clean corrosive build up from connec-

tors. Lubricate or pack connector blocks with dielectric grease (PN 2871044) and

re-connect. Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors. Be sure wiring

harness is properly secured away from sharp edges, steering linkage, moving

parts, and hot exhaust.

Clutch and Drive System

Remove drive belt and store in cool dry location. Lubricate sheave faces of drive

and driven clutches with a light coat of oil or Polaris Cable Lubricant (PN 2870510).

Do not lubricate clutch components except driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined

in Snow Repair Manual.

Battery

Battery must be prepared and maintained as outlined on page 45.

Front Suspension

To minimize fatigue on the front shocks and springs, it is recommended that the

front end of the machine be safely blocked off the ground, removing tension from

the shocks and springs.