Content Source: 2020 RS1 Owner’s Manual (9930796 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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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 in for service before starting the engine. Your POLARIS dealer or other qualified person can provide this service.
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. Check the air box. If water is present, dry the air box and replace the filter with a new filter.
  3. Remove the fuse/relay center cover. Allow any moisture to dry, then reinstall the cover.
  4. Dry the spark plug wells with a clean cloth, then remove the spark plugs.
  5. Turn the engine over several times.
  6. Dry the spark plugs and reinstall them, or install new plugs.
  7. Attempt to start the engine. If necessary, repeat the drying procedure.
  8. Take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible, whether you succeed in starting it or not. Your POLARIS dealer or other qualified person can provide the required service.
  9. If water has been ingested into the PVT follow the procedure on PVT Drying for drying.

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