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Troubleshooting – Polaris Sportsman 9922245 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Doesn't Turn Over

Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start

Engine Backfires

Possible Cause

Solution

Blown fuse

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 valve or filter

Inspect and clean or replace

Water is present in fuel

Drain the fuel system and refuel

Fuel valve is turned off

Turn the fuel valve on

Old or non-recommended fuel

Replace with fresh recommended fuel

Fouled or defective spark plug(s)

Inspect plugs and replace if necessary

No spark to spark plug

Inspect plugs, verify stop switch is on

Overuse of choke

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs

Water or fuel in crankcase

Immediately see your Polaris dealer

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

plug(s)

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