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All Models
Crank engine several times to allow wa-
ter to escape from spark plug openings.
DI Models
If water does not completely go out, it
may be necessary to remove the air in-
take silencer then to lean the vehicle so
that water can flow out from throttle
bodies.
All Models
Spray BOMBARDIER LUBE lubricant
or equivalent into spark plug holes.
Crank engine again.
Reinstall spark plugs. Install clean dry
spark plugs if possible. Reconnect ca-
bles.
Start engine normally.
Fuel-Flooded Engine
When the engine does not start after
several attempts, the engine may be
fuel-flooded. Proceed as follows.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
Install the safety lanyard cap on its post.
Ensure choke lever is completely pushed
in.
Depress the throttle lever at full throt-
tle position and hold while starting the
engine. Try several times.
RFI Models
To prevent fuel to be injected in the en-
gine, proceed as follows.
Remove safety lanyard from its post.
Depress and hold the throttle lever at
full throttle position.
Reinstall the safety lanyard cap.
DI Models
To prevent fuel to be injected and also
to cut the ignition at the engine start-
ing, proceed as follows.
While engine is stopped, fully depress
throttle lever and HOLD for cranking.
Crank engine several times.
NOTE: A 1 second beep every second
indicates the drowned mode is active.
Carburetor-Equipped Models
As soon as the engine starts, release
throttle lever. Do not race engine.
All Models
If it does not work:
Remove spark plug cables and con-
nect them on the grounding device.
Remove spark plugs and dry them using
a rag.
Cover spark plug holes with a rag.
Crank engine several times.
Reinstall spark plugs. Install clean dry
spark plugs if possible. Reconnect ca-
bles.
WARNING
Always reconnect spark plug ca-
bles at the same spark plugs where
they come from. The cable coming
out the edge of the electrical box
must be connected to the MAG
side spark plug.
WARNING
Always use spark plug cable ground-
ing device when removing spark
plugs.
WARNING
Always reconnect spark plug ca-
bles at the same spark plugs
where they come from. The cable
coming out the edge of the electri-
cal box must be connected to the
MAG side spark plug.
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