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126 MAINTENANCE Extended Storage Controls and Linkage All bushings, spindle shafts, tie rod ends, and cables should receive a light coat of oil or grease. Bearings Grease the jackshaft and drive shaft clutch side bearings with Polaris Premium All-Season Grease or a similar high quality grease to prevent corrosion. See page 132 for part numbers. Clutch and Drive System Remove the drive belt and store in a cool dry location. Lubricate the sheave faces of the drive and driven clutches with a light coat of oil or Polaris Cable Lubricant. See page 132 for part numbers. Do not lubricate clutch components, except the driven clutch shaft bushing as outlined in the Master Repair Manual. See your dealer. Engine and Carburetor Protection Proper preparation of the engine and fuel system is vital to the prevention of rust and corrosion on precision engine parts during storage. Whenever the machine is stored for a period of more than 60 days,the engine must be fogged with fogging oil. Follow the engine fogging instructions provided on the can. See page 132. the fuel tank. See page 132 for the part numbers of Polaris products. Follow the instructions on the can, running the engine for five minutes to get additives through the entire fuel system. Top off with fresh fuel. fuel in the tank at a 40:1 ratio and run the engine for three to five minutes before storage. This will lubricate the fuel pump diaphragm to keep it flexible and help prevent loss of prime. trap drain plugs (see page 94). Catch fuel in a container or shop cloth. Reinstall plugs securely. Observe all fire safety rules when draining carburetors. See gasoline warnings on page 63. and very poor slow speed driving quality. |