Vehicle Immersion - Polaris Sportsman 850 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Immersion

If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can result if
the machine is not thoroughly inspected. Take the vehicle in for service
before starting the engine. Your POLARIS dealer can provide this
service.
If it's impossible to take your ATV to a dealer before starting it, follow
the steps outlined below.
1. Move the ATV to dry land or at the very least, to water below the
footrests.
2. Check the air box. If water is
present, dry the air box and replace
the filter with a new filter. If
equipped, remove the air box drain
plug to drain water. Reinstall the
drain plug. Make sure the E-ring is
on the drain plug and reinstall the
drain plug.
NOTICE: Serious damage could occur if
the air box drain plug is not
reinstalled and tightened
properly
3. Remove the spark plugs.
4. Turn the engine over several times
using the electric start.
5. Dry the spark plugs. Reinstall the plugs or install new plugs.
6. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying
procedure.
NOTICE: Serious damage can occur after immersion if fluids are not changed
promptly. Your POLARIS dealer can assist
7. Take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible, whether you
succeed in starting it or not. Your POLARIS dealer can provide the
required service.
8. If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure on
page 126 for drying out the PVT.
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Drain Plug
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