2016 Polaris Ranger ETX Owners Manual - Page 44

2016 Polaris Ranger ETX Manual

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OPERATION Driving Through Water Your POLARIS RANGER can operate through water up to a maximum recommended depth equal to the floorboards. 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 75, and take the vehicle in for service 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 RANGER 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 RANGER. Floorboard 5. After leaving water, always dry the brakes by applying light pressure to the pedal repeatedly until braking action is normal. NOTICE: After running your vehicle in water, it's critical that you perform the services outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 61. Give special attention to engine oil, transmission oil, front and rear gearcases (if equipped), and all grease fittings. Parking on an Incline Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it's unavoidable, follow these precautions: 1. Apply the brakes. 2. Place the transmission in PARK. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Slowly release the brake pedal and make sure the transmission is in PARK before exiting the vehicle. 5. Engage the park brake (if equipped). 6. Block the rear wheels on the downhill side. 42

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OPERATION
Driving Through Water
Your POLARIS
RANGER
can operate through water up to a maximum recommended depth
equal to the floorboards.
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 75, and take the vehicle in for service 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
RANGER
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
RANGER
.
5.
After leaving water, always dry the brakes by applying light pressure to the pedal
repeatedly until braking action is normal.
NOTICE:
After running your vehicle in water, it's critical that you perform the services outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on page 61. Give special attention to engine oil,
transmission oil, front and rear gearcases (if equipped), and all grease fittings.
Parking on an Incline
Avoid parking on an incline if possible. If it's
unavoidable, follow these precautions:
1.
Apply the brakes.
2.
Place the transmission in PARK.
3.
Turn the engine off.
4.
Slowly release the brake pedal and make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
exiting the vehicle.
5.
Engage the park brake (if equipped).
6.
Block the rear wheels on the downhill side.
Floorboard