Polaris 2016 INDIAN Chief Classic - Manual (Page 131)

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
For your personal safety, do not attempt inspection or repairs not fully described in this rider’s manual. Contact an authorized
dealer for service if you cannot determine the cause of a problem or if the inspection/repair exceeds your mechanical ability
or tool resources. Do not perform any inspection or repair with the engine running.
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
Starter Motor Clicks, Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Low Fuel Verify fuel level
Fuel Pump Inoperative Turn engine STOP switch to RUN. Turn the power switch on. The fuel pump should run
momentarily and then stop. Check the fuel pump/ignition circuit breaker. See page
125.
Battery Voltage Too Low Fully charge the battery. See page 124.
Spark Plug(s) Fouled Inspect spark plugs. See page 115.
Spark Plug Wire(s) Disconnected or Loose Be sure spark plug wires are securely fastened.
Low Compression Please see your dealer for an engine compression test.
Possible Cause Possible Remedy/Action
Engine Stop/Run Switch in Stop Position Place switch in RUN position.
Battery Discharged Fully charge the battery. See page 124.
Battery Cables Loose or Corroded Inspect battery cables.
Transmission In Gear Shift transmission into neutral or pull the clutch lever in to disengage the clutch. See
starting procedures on page 79.
Key Fob Not Authenticated Make sure key fob is within range and that key fob battery voltage is not low.
Sidestand is Down With Transmission in Gear Shift to neutral or retract the sidestand fully.