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Maintenance, Vehicle immersion – Polaris Sportsman 9922245 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 vehicle out of the

water.

2. Turn the fuel valve off.
3. Check the air box. If water is

present, dry the air box and replace

the filter with a new filter.

4. Remove the spark plug.

5. Loosen the carburetor drain screw

and drain the carburetor.

6. Turn the engine over several times

using the electric start.

7. Dry the spark plug. Reinstall the

plug or install a new plug.

8. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.

9. Turn the fuel valve on.
10. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying proce-

dure.

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

you succeed in starting it or not.

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

page 91 for drying out the PVT.

Drain

Screw