2016 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS Owners Manual - Page 151

2016 Polaris Sportsman Touring 570 EPS Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Doesn't Turn Over Possible Cause Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse Low battery voltage Loose battery connections Loose solenoid connections Solution Reset the breaker/Replace fuse Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC Check all connections and tighten Check all connections and tighten 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 Low battery voltage Mechanical failure Solution Refuel, cycle key to ON position three times for 5 seconds each, then start Your POLARIS dealer can assist. Drain the fuel system and refuel Replace with fresh recommended fuel Inspect plugs and replace if necessary Inspect plugs, verify stop switch is on Your POLARIS dealer can assist. Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC Your POLARIS dealer can assist. 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 Your POLARIS dealer can assist. Your POLARIS dealer can assist. Your POLARIS dealer can assist. Check all connections and tighten Replace with fresh recommended fuel 149

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Doesn't Turn Over
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
Engine Backfires
Possible Cause
Solution
Tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse
Reset the breaker/Replace fuse
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
Possible Cause
Solution
Out of fuel
Refuel, cycle key to ON position three
times for 5 seconds each, then start
Clogged fuel filter
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
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, verify stop switch is on
Water or fuel in crankcase
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Mechanical failure
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
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
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Incorrect ignition timing
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Mechanical failure
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel