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 3.20 CARE CHASSIS AND HOOD Proper storage starts by cleaning, washing and waxing the hood, chassis, upholstery and plastic parts. Clean and touch up with paint any rusted or bare metal surfaces. Ensure that all corrosive salt and acids are removed from surfaces before beginning pres- ervation with waxes and rust inhibitors (grease, oil, or paint). If the machine is equipped with a battery, disconnect the battery cables and clean the cables and battery posts. Fill battery to proper level with distilled water and charge to full capacity. Remove and store the battery in a cool dry place. The machine should be stored in a dry garage or shed out of the sunlight and covered with a fabric snowmobile cover. Do not use plastic to cover the machine; moisture will be trapped inside causing rust and corrosion problems. CLUTCH AND DRIVE SYSTEM Remove drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Lubricate sheave faces and ramps of drive and driven clutches with light oil or rust inhibitor. All lubrication applied as a rust preventative measure must be cleaned off before installing belt for service and operating machine. 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. Force a small amount of lubricant down cables. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Separate electrical connector blocks and clean corrosive build-up from connectors. Lubricate or pack connector blocks with Nyogelt grease and reconnect. Replace worn or frayed electrical wire and connectors. CARBURETOR Fog engine with Polaris Fogging Oil (aerosol type) according to directions on can. FUEL SYSTEM Treat the fuel system with Polaris Carbon Clean. If Polaris Carbon Clean is not used, fuel tank, fuel lines, and carburetor should be completely drained of gasoline. CORROSION To prevent corrosion, always grease jackshaft and drive shaft (clutch side) bearings with Polaris Premium all season grease. Loosen driven clutch retaining bolt and pull clutch outward to expose bearing. Use a point type grease gun fitting to inject grease through hole in flangette into bearing until grease purges out inside or outside bearing seal. Push clutch back on shaft and replace clutch retaining bolt. Inject grease into fitting on speedometer drive adaptor until grease purges out inside or outside the bearing seal. Lubricate both front ski pivots at bushings and spindles. SHOCKS Use T-9 Metal Protectant (or equivalent) on shock absorber shafts to help prevent corrosion. BATTERY Disconnect and remove battery. Fill with distilled water. Clean terminals and cables. Apply dielectric grease. Charge until spe- cific gravity is at least 1.270 (each cell). If machine is to be stored for one month or longer, fill and charge battery monthly using Polaris Battery Tender, or a 1 amp trickle charger to maintain at 1.270 specific gravity. |