Maintenance, Vehicle immersion, Caution – Polaris Hawkeye 9921770 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

Vehicle Immersion

If it's impossible to take your

vehicle 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 vehicle 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 87 for drying out the PVT.

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.

Drain

Screw

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