Extended Storage | Polaris 2003 MSX guide

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Extended Storage

When the watercraft will not be used for a month or more, preventative maintenance is required to keep components from deteriorating. An authorized Polaris dealer can do the required preventative maintenance or you can do it yourself with a minimum of tools.

Perform all of the procedures outlined in this section of your owner’s manual before storing the watercraft. Refer to page 101 for part numbers of Polaris products. Clean the cooling system according to instructions on page 91.

Engine and Exhaust System Draining

Engine draining is automatic, but the exhaust system must be drained.

1.Start the engine and briefly rev it.

2.When preparing your watercraft for off-season storage, we recommend that you add Polaris Carbon Clean to the fuel tank, then top off with fresh fuel.

3.Fog the engine with rust preventing oil. Follow the recommended procedures on page 93.

NOTE: Using a fuel stabilizer and topping off the fuel tank eliminates the need to drain the fuel system. If you prefer to drain the fuel tank, use the following procedure.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasoline. Read and heed all gasoline warnings found on page 40.

1.Drain the fuel tank with a siphon or pump.

2.Leave the fuel cap loose to prevent condensation from forming in the fuel tank.

NOTE: Perform the next two steps simultaneously.

3.Fog the engine with rust preventative oil. Follow the instructions on the can.

4.Start the engine and run it at partial throttle to dry out the throttle bodies. Do not run the engine for more than 15 seconds while the watercraft is out of the water. Wait five minutes between 15 second running periods.

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Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Extended Storage, Engine and Exhaust System Draining

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