2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 Owners Manual - Page 77

2007 Polaris Ranger 500 4x4 Manual

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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 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 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. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start. 6. Inspect the drained fuel for Drain Screw water or sediment. 7. Dry the spark plug and reinstall it, or install a new plug. 8. Tighten the carburetor drain screw. 9. Reconnect the fuel pump wires. 10. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure. 11. 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 73 for drying. 74

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74
MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Immersion
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 carbu-
retor drain screw two turns.
5.
Turn the engine over several
times using the electric start.
6.
Inspect the drained fuel for
water or sediment.
7.
Dry the spark plug and reinstall
it, or install a new plug.
8.
Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
9.
Reconnect the fuel pump wires.
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.
NOTE:
If water has been ingested into the PVT follow the procedure on page
73 for drying.
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