Polaris Scrambler 500 - Manual (Page 129)

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Vehicle Immersion
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 foot
rests.
2. Check the airbox for any water and
dry it if water is present.
3. Turn the fuel valve off.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Loosen the carburetor drain screw (1)
or remove the bowl drain (2).
6. For two cycle engines, remove the
crankcase drain screw. See page 97 for
the location.
7. Turn the engine over several times
using the electric start.
8. Dry the spark plug and reinstall, or
replace it with a new plug.
9. Tighten the carburetor drain screw (1)
or reinstall the bowl drain (2).
10. For two cycle engines, reinstall the
crankcase drain screw.
11. Turn the fuel valve on.
12. Attempt to start the engine. If
necessary, repeat the drying
procedure.
13. 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 132 for drying out the PVT.
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.
CAUTION
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