Driving Through Water - Kubota RTV400 Operator's Manual

BDriving through Water
To avoid personal injury:
A Do not drive through water whenever it is
possible.
A Drive slowly across shallow water and choose
a location to enter and exit the water where the
banks are not too steep or slippery.
A Check before entering for rocks, holes or other
obstacles that may cause overturn, get stuck or
submerged.
A Never operate the vehicle in fast flowing water
or in excess of 6 inches (152 mm) in depth.
Tires may float, making it difficult to maintain
control, and also may cause starter trouble.
A Wet brakes may reduce the stopping ability of
the vehicle. After operating in water, always
apply the brakes to dry them out.
A The brake that gets wet may wear out faster.
Check for brake wear more frequently if
operating in water often.
A Operate the vehicle in water not deeper than 6 inches
(152 mm) as the engine cooling fin could be clogged
with mud and the electrical parts could be damaged.
Muddy water could enter into the engine cooling air
inlet for the air-cooled engine.
A After operating the vehicle in water, remove the rubber
plug from the CVT cover, check for accumulated water
and drain it.
OPERATING THE VEHICLE
(1) Axle cap
(1) Engine cooling air inlet
(1) Rubber plug
(2) CVT cover
(A) Left rear tire
(A) Right rear tire
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