Polaris Virage TX 2000 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE/TUNE UP
Submerged Engine
Submerged Engine (Hydrolocked)
If the engine becomes water-flooded, follow these procedures immediately. If water is left in the engine it will
cause severe engine damage.
1. Remove watercraft from water.
2. Remove lanyard cord from engine stop switch.
3. Put watercraft onto a flat surface protected by a mat or cardboard; leaving room to roll it.
4. Remove drain plug to empty water out of bilge, and remove seat.
5. Remove spark plugs and tip watercraft counterclockwise (to port side) until spark plug holes are just below
horizontal.
A WARNING
Be sure the lanyard cord and lock plate are removed from the engine stop switch to kill the ignition or severe injury
could result.
6. While holding the watercraft in this position, turn drive shaft by hand to rotate engine until water has run out.
7. Attach spark plug wires to ground on engine and depress starter button for one second at a time until no more
water exits the spark plug holes.
WARNING
Depressing the starter turns the engine and pump. Stay clear of all moving parts to avoid severe personal injury.
8. Upright the watercraft.
9. Inspect, dry anjJ install new spark plugs.
10. Check battery vent hose for obstruction; drain water from hose if present.
11. Check fuel and oil for the presence of water and drain if necessary. Do not run watercraft if water is present.
Verify that no air is present in oil line.
12. Grease driveshaft and bearing housing.
13. Turn fuel valve "On". Install lanyard cord and lock plate. Pull choke and attempt to start engine. The spark
plugs may have to be removed, cleaned, and dried with electrical contact cleaner until the engine starts.
14. Reinstall drain plug. Reinstall seat.
15. Test ride unit and verify proper operation. Check the fuel/water separator (if applicable) after test ride and
remove water if necessary.
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Polaris Virage TX 2000 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	Virage TX 2000
Category	Boat
Language	English