Troubleshooting – Polaris 2014 Ranger 800 EFI User Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
Engine Stops or Loses Power
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
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
Possible Rich Fuel Cause
Solution
Fuel is very high octane
Replace with lower octane fuel
Possible Cause
Solution
Out of fuel
Refuel
Water is present in fuel
Replace with new fuel
Fouled or defective spark plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug
Worn or defective spark plug wires
See your dealer
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plug
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Incorrect fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Clogged air filter
Inspect and clean or replace
Other mechanical failure
See your dealer
Overheated engine
Clean radiator screen and core, clean engine exterior,
see your dealer
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