Air Filter; Spark Arrester - Bad Boy Stampede 4x4 Owner's Manual

NOTICE: Never try to start the engine if the water level is higher than the floorboard.
2. Inspect the air box.
a. Dry out any water inside the air box.
b. Dry or replace the filter if it is wet.
3. Thoroughly dry the engine intake.
4. Disconnect the wire harness from the ignition coils and remove the ignition coils from the engine.
5. Remove the spark plugs.
6. Check the engine oil for signs of water contamination. Change and flush if needed.
7. Using the electric starter, turn the engine over several times.
8. Dry the spark plugs and reinstall, or install new plugs.
9. Install the ignition coils and reconnect the wire harness.
10. Try to start the engine. It may be necessary to repeat the drying steps.
11. Even if you successfully start the engine, take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible.
12. If water has been ingested into the CVT, see Draining the CVT on page 58.
13. See the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 46 for additional components to check after immersion.

AIR FILTER

Inspect and replace the air filter cartridge at the intervals indi-
cated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on
page 46.
NOTICE: The filter is a dry filter. Do not apply oil.
1. Remove the seat bottom to access the air filter housing
that is located below the driver's seat.
2. Unlatch the cover to access the air filter cartridge.
3. Remove the filter from the housing.
4. Inspect and replace if needed.
NOTICE: A lightly soiled filter can be cleaned by tapping out dust. Do not use compressed air on the filter. If
the filter is heavily soiled, it must be replaced.
5. Reinstall or replace the filter, making sure it is fully seated in the housing.
6. Replace the housing and secure with latches.
7. Replace the seat bottom.

SPARK ARRESTER

The spark arrestor on your vehicle requires periodic cleaning to remove trapped particles of carbon that accumulate
from the exhaust. Clean the spark arrestor at the intervals indicated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on
page 46.
The spark arrester must be functioning properly
to provide adequate fire protection.
Wear eye protection and gloves.
Do not service the spark arrester while the sys-
tem is hot. The exhaust system can reach very
high temperatures. Allow the components to cool
completely.
Do not operate the vehicle with the spark arrestor
removed.
Clean the spark arrestor when the exhaust system is cool.
1. Remove the screw from the bottom of the muffler tailpipe and remove
the screen from inside the tailpipe.
2. Clean the accumulated carbon from the screen with a brush.
3. Reinstall the screen into the tailpipe and secure with the screw.
M
AINTENANCE
Air Filter Cartridge
Screen Retaining
Screw
59