Vehicle Immersion - Polaris Sportsman 450 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Vehicle Immersion

CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can
result if the machine is not thoroughly inspected. Take the
vehicle to your dealer before starting the engine.
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 for any water and
dry it if water is present. Filter
replacement is required if water
intrusion is evident.
3. Turn the fuel valve off.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Loosen the carburetor drain screw (1).
6. Turn the engine over several times
using the electric start.
7. Dry the spark plug and reinstall, or replace it with a new plug.
8. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
9. Turn the fuel valve on.
10. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying
procedure.
11. Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible,
whether you succeed in starting it or not.
NOTE: If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure
on page 97 for drying out the PVT.
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