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TROUBLESHOOTING<br />

Engine Doesn't Turn Over<br />

Possible Cause<br />

Low battery voltage<br />

Loose battery connections<br />

Loose solenoid connections<br />

Loose electronic control box connections<br />

Solution<br />

Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC<br />

Check all connections and tighten<br />

Check all connections and tighten<br />

Inspect, clean, reinstall connectors<br />

Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start<br />

Possible Cause<br />

Out of fuel<br />

Water is present in fuel<br />

Old or non-recommended fuel<br />

Fouled or defective spark plugs<br />

No spark to spark plug<br />

Water or fuel in crankcase<br />

Overuse of choke<br />

Low battery voltage<br />

Mechanical failure<br />

Solution<br />

Refuel<br />

Drain the fuel system and refuel<br />

Replace with fresh recommended fuel<br />

Inspect plugs and replace if necessary<br />

Inspect plugs and replace if necessary<br />

Immediately see your <strong>Polaris</strong> dealer<br />

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug<br />

Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC<br />

See your dealer<br />

Engine Backfires<br />

Possible Cause<br />

Weak spark from spark plug<br />

Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range<br />

Old or non-recommended fuel<br />

Incorrectly installed spark plug wires<br />

Incorrect ignition timing<br />

Mechanical failure<br />

Loose ignition connections<br />

Water present in fuel<br />

Solution<br />

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs<br />

Set gap to specs or replace plugs<br />

Replace with fresh recommended fuel<br />

See your dealer<br />

See your dealer<br />

See your dealer<br />

Check all connections and tighten<br />

Replace with fresh recommended fuel<br />

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