2007 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 101

2007 Polaris Sportsman 6x6 Manual

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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. 1. If it's impossible to take your ATV to a dealer before starting it, follow the steps outlined below. 2. Move the ATV to dry land or at the very least, to water below the footrests. 3. Check the air box. If water is present, dry the air box and replace the filter with a new filter. 4. Turn the fuel valve off. 5. Remove the spark plug. 6. Loosen the carburetor drain screw. 7. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start. 8. Dry the spark plug. Reinstall the plug or install a new plug. 9. Tighten the carburetor drain screw. 10. Turn the fuel valve on. Drain Screw 11. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure. 12. Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not. 13. If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure on page 102 for drying out the PVT. 98

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MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Immersion
1.
If it's impossible to take your ATV to a dealer before starting it, fol-
low the steps outlined below.
2.
Move the ATV to dry land or at the very least, to water below the
footrests.
3.
Check the air box. If water is present, dry the air box and replace the
filter with a new filter.
4.
Turn the fuel valve off.
5.
Remove the spark plug.
6.
Loosen the carburetor drain
screw.
7.
Turn the engine over several
times using the electric start.
8.
Dry the spark plug. Reinstall the
plug or install a new plug.
9.
Tighten the carburetor drain
screw.
10.
Turn the fuel valve on.
11.
Attempt to start the engine. If
necessary, repeat the drying pro-
cedure.
12.
Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether
you succeed in starting it or not.
13.
If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure on
page 102 for drying out the PVT.
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.
Drain Screw