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Maintenance, Cleaning and storage, Storage tips – Polaris 2008 Ranger Crew User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and Storage

Storage Tips

Fog the Engine
1. Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. Follow the instruc-

tions on the container. Start the engine. Allow it to idle for several

minutes so the Carbon Clean reaches the injectors. Stop the engine.

2. Remove the spark plugs and add 2-3 tablespoons of engine oil. To

access the plug holes, use a section of clear 1/4" hose and a small

plastic squeeze bottle filled with the pre-measured amount of oil.

NOTE:

Do this carefully! If you miss the plug holes, oil will drain from the spark

plug cavities into the hole at the front of the cylinder head, and appear

to be an oil leak.

3. Reinstall the spark plugs. Torque to specification. See page 76.
4. Apply dielectric grease to the inside of each spark plug cap and rein-

stall the caps onto the plugs.

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 protec-

tive film of fresh oil.

6. If Polaris fuel system additive is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and

injectors should be completely drained of gasoline.

Battery Maintenance
See pages 99-101 for storage and charging procedures.
Storage Area/Covers
Be sure the storage area is well ventilated. Cover the vehicle with a gen-

uine Polaris cover.

NOTE:

Do not use plastic or coated materials. They do not allow enough ven-

tilation to prevent condensation, and may promote corrosion and oxi-

dation.