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 vehicle to a dealer before starting it, fol- low the steps outlined below.
1.Move the vehicle to dry land.
2.Check the air box. If water is present, dry the air box and replace the filter with a new filter.
3.Dry the spark plug wells with a clean cloth, then remove the spark plugs.
4.Turn the engine over several times.
5.Dry the spark plugs and reinstall them, or install new plugs.
6.Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying proce- dure.
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 93 for drying.
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