2007 Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 Owners Manual - Page 111

2007 Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Doesn't Turn Over Possible Cause Low battery voltage Loose battery connections Loose solenoid connections Tripped circuit breaker Solution Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC Check all connections and tighten Check all connections and tighten Reset the breaker Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start Possible Cause Out of fuel Clogged fuel filter Water is present in fuel Old or non-recommended fuel Fouled or defective spark plugs No spark to spark plug Water or fuel in crankcase Overuse of choke Low battery voltage Mechanical failure Solution Refuel Inspect and clean or replace Drain the fuel system and refuel Replace with fresh recommended fuel Inspect plugs and replace if necessary Inspect plugs and replace if necessary Immediately see your Polaris dealer Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC See your dealer Engine Backfires Possible Cause Weak spark from spark plug Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range Old or non-recommended fuel Incorrectly installed spark plug wires Incorrect ignition timing Mechanical failure Loose ignition connections Water present in fuel Solution Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs Set gap to specs or replace plugs Replace with fresh recommended fuel See your dealer See your dealer See your dealer Check all connections and tighten Replace with fresh recommended fuel 108

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Doesn't Turn Over
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
Engine Backfires
Possible Cause
Solution
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Loose battery connections
Check all connections and tighten
Loose solenoid connections
Check all connections and tighten
Tripped circuit breaker
Reset the breaker
Possible Cause
Solution
Out of fuel
Refuel
Clogged fuel filter
Inspect and clean or replace
Water is present in fuel
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Fouled or defective spark plugs
Inspect plugs and replace if necessary
No spark to spark plug
Inspect plugs and replace if necessary
Water or fuel in crankcase
Immediately see your Polaris dealer
Overuse of choke
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Possible Cause
Solution
Weak spark from spark plug
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug wires
See your dealer
Incorrect ignition timing
See your dealer
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel