2006 Polaris Sportsman X2 500 EFI Owners Manual - Page 105

2006 Polaris Sportsman X2 500 EFI Manual

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MAINTENANCE CAUTION Vehicle Immersion If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can result if the machine is not thoroughly inspected. Take the vehicle to your dealer before starting the engine. If it's impossible to take your ATV to a dealer before starting it, follow the steps outlined below. 1. Move the ATV to dry land or at the very least, to water below the footrests. 2. Check the air box for any water and dry it if water is present. NOTE: Filter replacement is required if water is present. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the spark plug. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start. Dry the spark plug and reinstall, or replace it with a new plug. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure. 7. Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not. NOTE: If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure on page 105 for drying out the PVT. 102

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MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Immersion
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can
result if the machine is not thoroughly inspected. Take the
vehicle to your dealer before starting the engine.
If it’s impossible to take your ATV to a dealer before starting it, follow
the steps outlined below.
1.
Move the ATV to dry land or at the very least, to water below the
footrests.
2.
Check the air box for any water and dry it if water is present.
NOTE:
Filter replacement is required if water is present.
3.
Remove the spark plug.
4.
Turn the engine over several times using the electric start.
5.
Dry the spark plug and reinstall, or replace it with a new plug.
6.
Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying
procedure.
7.
Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible,
whether you succeed in starting it or not.
NOTE:
If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure
on page 105 for drying out the PVT.