Polaris triple flooding...??

[Meat-Run]

Can anybody tell me where the "drain" plug is on the lower part of the engine to drain the flooded gas? My neighbor told me there is a plug that I can unscrew and drain the excess gas from when I loaded up a cyclander?

Any diahgrams or illustrations would really help.

mr

[caster]

If you look below the exhaust Y-pipe, you will see three small bolts near the bottom of the motor. If you remove these, the gas will drain from each of the cylinders.

If your machine floods frequently, I would replace the needle seats in the carbs. The round slide carbs used on these sleds were notorious for this problem. They make a better needle with a Viton tip for better sealing. It's a pain, but it is a good habit to always shut your fuel off. Draining these things always makes for a mess. Use a cap off a spray can or the bottom of a plastic water bottle to catch the fuel.

[Meat-Run]

caster,

thanks a bunch. I knew somebody would have some knowledge on this. I will give this a try tonight. If there is allot of gas will this back what your saying about the needle seats?

mr

[Meat-Run]

Hey Caster,

Lastnight I tried to get those bolts out and I'm not sure what size I need because I tried to use metric and standard sockets and nothing would fit without stripping the bolt. Maybe I should contact a polaris dealer and see what they say? Your thoughts?

mr

[Payday]

The bolts are 10mm.

[Meat-Run]

Thanks for confirming. I just called the local dealer and they said the same thing.

mr