Polaris SPORTSMAN 850 HIGH LIFTER EDITION 2020 Owner's Manual page 98

MAINTENANCE
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
Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure the E-ring is on the drain plug and
reinstall the drain plug.
Serious damage could occur if the air box drain plug is not reinstalled and
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.
Serious damage can occur after immersion if fluids are not changed promptly.
7. Take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in
starting it or not. Your authorized dealer can provide the required service.
8. If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure in the PVT
System section for drying out the PVT.
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tightened properly.
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Your authorized dealer can assist.
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to drain water.