Water Service - Polaris ATV 2002 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION

Water Service

If your ATV becomes immersed, take it to your dealer before
starting the engine. Major engine damage can result if the
machine is not thoroughly inspected.
If it is impossible to take it to a dealer before starting, follow the steps
outlined below.
S Move the ATV to dry land or at the
very least, to water below the foot
rests.
S Turn the fuel valve to "OFF".
S Remove the spark plug.
S Loosen the carburetor drain screw (1)
or remove bowl drain (2).
S For two stroke engines, remove crank-
case drain screw as on page 124.
S Turn the engine over several times
with electric start.
S Dry the spark plug and reinstall or re-
place with a new plug.
S Tighten the carburetor drain screw (1)
or reinstall carburetor drain (2).
S Reinstall crankcase drain.
S Turn the fuel valve to "ON".
S Attempt to start the engine. If neces-
sary repeat the "drying" procedure.
S Take the machine to your dealer for
service as soon as possible whether
you succeed in starting it or not.
If water has been ingested into the PVT
follow the procedure on page 159 to dry
out the PVT.
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