2005 Polaris Ranger 6x6 Owners Manual - Page 78

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION Vehicle Immersion CAUTION If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can result if the vehicle 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, follow the steps outlined below. 1. Move the vehicle to dry land, or at the very least, to a water level below the floor. 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 (1) two turns. 1 1 RANGER 4X4, 6X6 RANGER TM 5. Turn the engine over several times with electric start. Inspect the drained fuel for water or sediment. 6. Dry the spark plug and reinstall, or install a new plug. 7. Tighten the carburetor drain screw. 8. Reconnect the fuel pump wires. 9. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure. 10. Take the vehicle 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 75 for drying. 76

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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Vehicle Immersion
CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes immersed, major engine damage can
result if the vehicle 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,
follow the steps outlined below.
1.
Move the vehicle to dry land, or at the very least, to a water level
below the floor.
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 (1) two turns.
RANGER 4X4, 6X6
RANGER TM
5.
Turn the engine over several times with electric start. Inspect the
drained fuel for water or sediment.
6.
Dry the spark plug and reinstall, or install a new plug.
7.
Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
8.
Reconnect the fuel pump wires.
9.
Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying
procedure.
10. Take the vehicle 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 75 for drying.
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