Polaris 2003 MSX owner manual Righting a Capsized Watercraft

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OPERATION

Righting a Capsized Watercraft

Capsizing a watercraft is not recommended by Polaris and should be avoided. Overturning a watercraft is not considered the normal operation for which your vehicle is intended.

WARNING

This watercraft does not right itself if it has been capsized. If the operator is unable to right a capsized watercraft, operator and passengers may be stranded, which could lead to serious injury or death. Follow the procedures outlined in the owner’s manual and on the capsize decal, which is found on the rear of the craft.

CAUTION

Failure to right a capsized craft promptly and correctly may result in severe engine damage if the engine is operated with air or water in the lines. A capsized watercraft must be uprighted in a clockwise direction as viewed from the rear. If the watercraft has remained in a 180° (capsized) position for more than two minutes, all fuel and oil lines must be inspected for water and/or air.

After righting the craft, follow the procedures for a submerged (waterlogged) engine on page 72 to prevent engine damage.

1.Be sure the engine is stopped immediately after capsizing. The engine will overheat if it continues to run while the craft is capsized.

2.Upright the vehicle immediately by turning it in a clockwise

direction only (as viewed from the rear).

3.Board the craft from the rear.

4.Remove the seat and bail all water from the engine compartment.

5.Reinstall the seat, sit down and start the engine.

6.If the engine fails to start shortly after being uprighted, make no further attempts to start it. Severe engine damage could result. Follow the procedures for a submerged (waterlogged) engine on page 72.

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