2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Owners Manual - Page 46

2016 Polaris POLARIS GENERAL 1000 EPS/1000 EPS DELUXE Manual

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OPERATION Driving Through Water Your POLARIS vehicle can operate through water up to a maximum recommended depth equal to the floorboards. NOTICE: Immersion can result in major damage if the vehicle isn't serviced correctly and promptly. After immersion, always take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Do not start the engine! If it's impossible to bring the vehicle to your dealer before starting the engine, perform the service outlined on page 75, and take the vehicle to your dealer at the first opportunity. Follow these procedures when operating through water: 1. Determine water depths and current before entering water. 2. Choose a crossing where both banks have gradual inclines. 3. Proceed slowly, avoiding rocks and obstacles. 4. Avoid operating through deep or fastflowing water. WARNING! The large tires on your vehicle may cause the vehicle to float in deep or fastflowing water, which could result in loss of control and lead to serious injury or death. Never cross deep or fast-flowing water with your POLARIS vehicle. Floorboard 5. After leaving water, always dry the brakes by applying light pressure to the pedal repeatedly until braking action is normal. Avoid applying brake and throttle at the same time. NOTICE: If your vehicle becomes immersed or is operated in water that exceeds the floor level, service is required before starting the engine. Your POLARIS dealer can provide this service. If it's impossible to bring the vehicle in before starting the engine, perform the service outlined on page 59, and take the vehicle in for service at the first opportunity. 44

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OPERATION
Driving Through Water
Your POLARIS vehicle can operate through water up to a maximum recommended depth
equal to the floorboards.
NOTICE:
Immersion can result in major damage if the vehicle isn't serviced correctly and promptly.
After immersion, always take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Do not start the engine! If
it's impossible to bring the vehicle to your dealer before starting the engine, perform the
service outlined on page 75, and take the vehicle to your dealer at the first opportunity.
Follow these procedures when operating
through water:
1.
Determine water depths and current
before entering water.
2.
Choose a crossing where both banks
have gradual inclines.
3.
Proceed slowly, avoiding rocks and
obstacles.
4.
Avoid operating through deep or fast-
flowing water.
WARNING!
The large tires on your vehicle
may cause the vehicle to float in deep or fast-
flowing water, which could result in loss of
control and lead to serious injury or death.
Never cross deep or fast-flowing water with
your POLARIS vehicle.
5.
After leaving water, always dry the
brakes by applying light pressure to
the pedal repeatedly until braking action is normal. Avoid applying brake and throttle at
the same time.
NOTICE:
If your vehicle becomes immersed or is operated in water that exceeds the floor level,
service is required before starting the engine.
Your POLARIS dealer can provide this
service. If it's impossible to bring the vehicle in before starting the engine, perform the
service outlined on page 59, and take the vehicle in for service at the first opportunity.
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