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Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Engine starts but misses or runs poorly – Polaris 2015 INDIAN Scout User Manual

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Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly

Tip: Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items.

Shifting Difficulties or Hard to Find Neutral

Possible Cause

Possible Remedy/Action

Discharged battery

Fully charge the battery. See page 87.

Loose or corroded battery cables

Inspect battery cables and connections.

Fouled spark plug(s)

Please see your dealer.

Contaminated fuel

Inspect fuel for water/contamination. Please see your dealer.

Engine oil level incorrect or wrong oil type

Inspect level and quality of oil. See page 37.

Loose, broken, shorted ignition coil wires

Inspect coil primary wires. Please see your dealer.

Air intake restricted

Inspect air filter. See page 61.

Intake leaks

Inspect air box, crankcase breather hoses, throttle body and intake boot joints.

Possible Cause

Possible Remedy/Action

Shift linkage bushings dry or worn

Lubricate shift linkage.

Clutch damage

Replace clutch.

Clutch cable not adjusted properly

Please see your dealer for inspection and adjustment.

Shift linkage not adjusted properly

Please see your dealer for inspection and adjustment.

Incorrect oil or oil in poor condition

Replace the oil with the recommended oil.