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Troubleshooting – Polaris Outlaw 525 S User Manual

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Troubleshooting

See your Polaris dealer if you're unable to identify solutions using the following charts.
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start

Possible Cause

Solution

Out of fuel

Turn the fuel valve to reserve, refuel

Water is present in carburetor or fuel supply

Clean carburetor and/or drain fuel system and refuel

Fuel valve is turned off

Turn the fuel valve on

Engine is cold

Use choke to start a cold engine

Interrupted fuel supply

Turn the fuel valve off; remove the fuel hose at the

carburetor and place in a drain pan; turn the fuel valve

on.
• If fuel leaks out, clean the carburetor.
• If no fuel leaks out, clean the fuel valve.

Clogged fuel valve or filter

Inspect and clean or replace

Old or non-recommended fuel

Replace with new fuel

Fouled or defective spark plug(s)

Inspect and clean or replace plug(s)

Incorrect spark plug gap

Adjust gap to specification