2004 Polaris Freedom, Virage, Genesis and MSX-140 Service Manual., Page 54Get this manual

2004 Polaris Freedom, Virage, Genesis and MSX-140 Service Manual., Page 54

MAINTENANCE Hydrolock
A hydrolock condition can be caused by either water or fuel ingestionMost often, water ingestion causes hydrolock in watercraftA hydrolock occurs when water fills cylinder when the piston is moving downWhen the next piston fires, the piston with the cylinder full of water is forced back upwardSince water will not compress like air, the pressure is released in one or more of the following ways: