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Troubleshooting – Polaris 2008 Ranger 4x4 700 EFI 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

Possible Cause

Solution

Fouled or defective spark plugs

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs

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

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

Possible Rich Fuel Cause

Solution

Fuel is very high octane

Replace with lower octane fuel