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Filter systems, Maintenance, Vehicle immersion – Polaris 2011 Ranger 400 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Vehicle Immersion

NOTICE: 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 RANGER to a dealer before starting it, fol-
low the steps outlined below.

1. Move the vehicle to dry land or at the

very least, to water below the footrests.

2. Disconnect the fuel pump wires.

3. Remove the spark plug.

4. Place a clean container under the

engine and loosen the carburetor drain
screw two turns.

5. Dry any water present in the air box.

Filter replacement is required if water
is present.

6. Thoroughly dry the air pre-cleaner

located under the hood.

7. Turn the engine over several times

using the electric start.

8. Inspect the drained fuel for water or sediment.

9. Dry the spark plug and reinstall it, or install a new plug.

10. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.

11. Reconnect the fuel pump wires.

12. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying proce-

dure.

13. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible,

whether you succeed in starting it or not.

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

page 71 for drying.

Drain Screw