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Troubleshooting, Engine stops or loses power engine overheating – Polaris Sportsman 850 XP EPS User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Stops or Loses Power

Engine Overheating

Possible Cause

Solution

Out of fuel

Refuel, cycle key to ON position three
times for 5 seconds each, then start

Kinked or plugged fuel vent line

Inspect and replace

Water is present in fuel

Replace with new fuel

Fouled or defective spark plugs

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug

Worn or defective spark plug wires

See your dealer

Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range

Set gap to specs or replace plug

Loose ignition connections

Check all connections and tighten

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC

Incorrect fuel

Replace with fresh recommended fuel

Clogged air filter

Inspect and clean or replace

Reverse speed limiter malfunction

See your dealer

Electronic throttle control malfunction

See your dealer

Other mechanical failure

See your dealer

Overheated engine

Clean radiator screen and core, clean
engine exterior, see your dealer

Possible Cause

Solution

Debris lodged in screen

Clean the screen.

Plugged Radiator

Use a garden hose to flush any debris
from the radiator fins. NOTE: High pres-
sure washers can deform the radiator fins
and reduce cooling efficiency.