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Maintenance, Vehicle immersion – Polaris Sportsman 550 Touring EPS User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Vehicle Immersion

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. If water is present, dry the air box and replace the

filter with a new filter.

3. Remove the spark plug.
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 proce-

dure.

7. Take the ATV to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether

you succeed in starting it or not.

8. If water has been ingested into the PVT, follow the procedure on

page 114 for drying out the PVT.