I have a 2003 hnda recon eletric shift it was drove into water which just did come over the exaust the atv became stuck and turned off we pulled it out and it started after a few tries then it turned off it would start back up but as soon as you put it in gear it turned off finaly we got it running and drove it home it spited out water out of the exhaust got it home and we got water out of air filter box it will still start but is spits and sputters real bad what shoul i do and is there a way to drain the gas

 

need to drain oil also, chances are you got water in there too. you may need a spark plug wire. if you ride in deep water alot you may want to put a bead of silicon around your pull start and air box to keep it sealed.(im getting ready to put a snorkle on mine, you might want to check it out.

 

u know how to drain the gas

 

buy some kind of hand pump(like they use for kerosene), probly 5$ but how would water get in the gas tank?

 

When you sink an engine in water you don't just try and crank it over unless you want to ruin it. You need to get the water OUT! Next time you do this make sure to pull the spark plug and crank it over to get any water out of the cylinder. Also be sure to drain the airbox before you do this or you'll just suck in more water, and dry out your airfilter too. As soon as possible change the oil if it's discolored at all (looks like a milkshake). You should flush out the oil...drain old oil, put in new oil then drain the new oil to ensure all the water is OUT, then go ahead and put in some more new oil.

As for draining the gas tank...water probably didn't get in the tank unless it was fully submerged but if you want to drain it you can pull the line for the reserve off and let it drain into a bucket. Why would you want to buy a pump when you can let gravity do it for you for free? I wouldn't bother putting any silicone around your airbox lid.