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MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Immersion
CAUTION
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 deal er 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 airbox for any water. Drain
and dry it if water is present.
3. Turn the fuel valve off.
4. Remove the spark plug.
5. Turn the engine over several times
using the electric start.
6. Loosen the carburetor drain screw (1).
7. Dry the spark plug and reinstall, or replace it with 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
procedure.
11. 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 89 for drying out the PVT.
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