Driving Through Water - Polaris Ranger 800 HD Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Driving Through Water

Your POLARIS RANGER can operate through water up to a maximum
recommended depth equal to the floorboards.
NOTICE: Immersion can result in major damage if the vehicle isn't serviced
correctly and promptly. After immersion, always take the vehicle to
your dealer service. Do not start the engine! If it's impossible to bring
the vehicle to your dealer before starting the engine, perform the
service outlined on page 78, and take the vehicle to your dealer at
the first opportunity.
Follow these procedures
when operating through
water:
1. Determine water
depths and current
before entering water.
2. Choose a crossing
where both banks
have gradual inclines.
3. Proceed slowly,
avoiding rocks and
obstacles.
4. Avoid operating
through deep or fast-
flowing water.
WARNING! The large tires on your RANGER may cause the vehicle to float in
deep or fast-flowing water, which could result in loss of control and lead to
serious injury or death. Never cross deep or fast-flowing water with your
RANGER.
5. After leaving water, always dry the brakes by applying light pres-
sure to the pedal repeatedly until braking action is normal.
NOTICE: After running your vehicle in water, it's critical that you perform the
services outlined in the Periodic Maintenance Chart beginning on
page 57. Give special attention to engine oil, transmission oil, all
gearcase fluids, and all grease fittings.
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