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Troubleshooting – Polaris 2011 ATV Phoenix 200 User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Pings or Knocks

Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires

Possible Cause

Solution

Poor quality or low octane fuel

Replace with recommended fuel

Incorrect ignition timing

See your dealer

Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range

Set gap to specs or replace plugs

Idle set too low

Adjust idle speed

Possible Cause

Solution

Fouled or defective spark plug(s)

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plug(s)

Worn or defective spark plug wires

See your dealer

Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range

Set gap to specs or replace plugs

Loose ignition connections

Check all connections and tighten

Water present in fuel

Replace with new fuel

Low battery voltage

Recharge battery to 12.8 VDC

Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent line

Inspect and replace

Incorrect fuel

Replace with 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

Possible Lean Fuel Cause

Solution

Low or contaminated fuel

Add or change fuel, clean the fuel system

Low octane fuel

Replace with recommended fuel

Clogged fuel filter

Replace filter

Incorrect jetting

See your dealer

Possible Rich Fuel Cause

Solution

Overuse of choke

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs

Fuel is very high octane

Replace with lower octane fuel

Incorrect jetting

See your dealer