2013 Polaris Ranger 800 Midsize Owners Manual - Page 57

2013 Polaris Ranger 800 Midsize Manual

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MAINTENANCE Vehicle Immersion NOTICE: 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. Dry any water present in the air box. Filter replacement is required if water is present. 3. Thoroughly dry the air pre-cleaner located under the hood. 4. Remove the spark plugs. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start. 5. Dry the spark plugs and reinstall, or replace with new plugs. 6. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure. 7. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not. 8. If water has been ingested into the PVT follow the procedure on page 54 for drying. Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque Have your dealer check the cylinder head and cylinder base fasteners for proper torque at the first service or after 25 hours. 55

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MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Immersion
NOTICE:
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.
Dry any water present in the air box. Filter replacement is required if water is present.
3.
Thoroughly dry the air pre-cleaner located under the hood.
4.
Remove the spark plugs. Turn the engine over several times using the electric start.
5.
Dry the spark plugs and reinstall, or replace with new plugs.
6.
Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure.
7.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in
starting it or not.
8.
If water has been ingested into the PVT follow the procedure on page 54 for drying.
Cylinder Head/Cylinder Base Fastener Torque
Have your dealer check the cylinder head and cylinder base fasteners for proper torque at the
first service or after 25 hours.