Index Snowmobiles / ATV Snowmobile Polaris DEEP SNOW (TRAIL RMK, 600 RMK, 700 RMK, 800 RMK, 900 RMK, 600 SWITCHBACK, 800 SWITCHBACK) - service manual 2005 year
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MAINTENANCE 3.4 AIR FILTER A B A A NOTE: Do not operate a machine with the intake filters removed. This may cause carburetor icing resulting poor fuel economy of carburetor malfunction. The intake foam filter (A) limits snow ingestion into the intake system. When operating in loose powder, check the top of the foam filter periodically to remove any accumulation of snow. WATER / SEDIMENT TRAP DANGER When draining the traps, fuel spillage will occur. be sure to work in a well ventilated area away from anything which may cause the fuel to ignite such as an open flame, heaters, trouble lights or cigarettes, certifying Most Polaris snowmobiles incorporate a patented carburetor bowl water / sediment traps which are located at the bottom of each carburetor. The trap consists of a hose with a plug which should be inspected for contamination every 1000 miles (1600 km). CLEANING PROCEDURE Turn the fuel tank supply valve to the “OFF” position. Position a container or shop towels under the work area to help catch some of the contaminated gasoline. Slide the clamp (A) away from the drain plug (B) and remove the drain plug from the sediment tube and let the water/gasoline drain from the bowl. Repeat for other carburetor(s). Wipe off residue from plug and reinstall with clamps. A B |