2011 Polaris Ranger 400 Owners Manual - Page 76

2011 Polaris Ranger 400 Manual

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MAINTENANCE Vehicle Immersion NOTICE: 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 RANGER to a dealer before starting it, follow the steps outlined below. 1. Move the vehicle to dry land or at the very least, to water below the footrests. 2. Disconnect the fuel pump wires. 3. Remove the spark plug. 4. Place a clean container under the engine and loosen the carburetor drain screw two turns. 5. Dry any water present in the air box. Filter replacement is required if water is present. 6. Thoroughly dry the air pre-cleaner Drain Screw located under the hood. 7. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start. 8. Inspect the drained fuel for water or sediment. 9. Dry the spark plug and reinstall it, or install a new plug. 10. Tighten the carburetor drain screw. 11. Reconnect the fuel pump wires. 12. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure. 13. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not. 14. If water has been ingested into the PVT follow the procedure on page 71 for drying. 72

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72
MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Immersion
NOTICE:
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
RANGER
to a dealer before starting it, fol-
low the steps outlined below.
1.
Move the vehicle to dry land or at the
very least, to water below the footrests.
2.
Disconnect the fuel pump wires.
3.
Remove the spark plug.
4.
Place a clean container under the
engine and loosen the carburetor drain
screw two turns.
5.
Dry any water present in the air box.
Filter replacement is required if water
is present.
6.
Thoroughly dry the air pre-cleaner
located under the hood.
7.
Turn the engine over several times
using the electric start.
8.
Inspect the drained fuel for water or sediment.
9.
Dry the spark plug and reinstall it, or install a new plug.
10.
Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
11.
Reconnect the fuel pump wires.
12.
Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying proce-
dure.
13.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible,
whether you succeed in starting it or not.
14.
If water has been ingested into the PVT follow the procedure on
page 71 for drying.
Drain Screw