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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 vehicle to a dealer before starting it, follow the
steps outlined below.
1. Move the vehicle to dry land.
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. Thoroughly
dry the air pre-filter. See page 59.
4. Remove the spark plugs.
5. Loosen the carburetor drain screw.
6. Turn the engine over several times.
7. Dry the spark plugs and reinstall
them, or install new plugs.
8. Tighten the carburetor drain screw.
9. Turn the fuel valve on.
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.
12. If water has been ingested into the transmission follow the procedure
on page 58 for drying.
Drain Screw