2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI Owners Manual - Page 103

2007 Polaris Sportsman 700 EFI 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. Remove the spark plugs. 5. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start. 6. Dry the spark plugs. Reinstall the plugs or install new plugs. 7. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure. 8. Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not. 9. If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure on page 104 for drying out the PVT. 100

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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.
Remove the spark plugs.
5.
Turn the engine over several times using the electric start.
6.
Dry the spark plugs. Reinstall the plugs or install new plugs.
7.
Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying proce-
dure.
8.
Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether
you succeed in starting it or not.
9.
If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure on
page 104 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.