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Maintenance, Vehicle immersion – Polaris Phoenix 9922500 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Vehicle Immersion

If the vehicle stops while fully submerged, 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 vehicle to a dealer before starting it, fol-

low the steps outlined below.
1. Move the vehicle out of the water.
2. Turn the fuel valve off.
3. Check the air box and dry any water.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Drain any water found in the air box.
6. Loosen the carburetor drain screw and

drain the carburetor.

7. Turn the engine over several times using

the electric start.

8. Dry the spark plug. Reinstall the plug or

install a new plug.

9. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
10. Turn the fuel valve on.
11. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary,

repeat the drying procedure.

12. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer

promptly, whether you succeed in starting it or not.

13. If water has been ingested into the transmission, follow the proce-

dure on page 72 for drying.

Drain

Screw

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