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MAINTENANCE
Water/Sediment Trap Service
Most Polaris snowmobiles incorporate 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 and drained at least
every 2000 miles (3200 km).
WARNING
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 open flames,
sparks, heaters, trouble lights, cigarettes, etc.
Cleaning Procedure - Plug
1. Turn the fuel tank supply valve off.
2. Position a container or shop towels
to
catch
the
contaminated
gasoline.
Heed the gasoline warnings
found on page 34.
3. Slide the clamp (1) away from the
drain plug (2) and remove the drain
plug from the sediment tube.
4. Wipe off residue from plug and
reinstall with clamps. Continue
until all the traps have been
emptied.
Cleaning Procedure - Nipple
1. Turn the fuel tank supply valve off.
2. Position a container or shop towels
to
catch
the
contaminated
gasoline.
3. Slide the clamp (1) away from the
nipple (3) and remove the nipple.
Empty the tube and reinstall.
Continue until all the traps have
been emptied.
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