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Troubleshooting – Polaris 2016 Ranger 570 Full-Size 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 plug

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug

Worn or defective spark plug wires

Your POLARIS dealer can assist.

Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range

Set gap to specs or replace plug

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

Low fuel pressure

Your POLARIS dealer can assist.

Other mechanical failure

Your POLARIS dealer can assist.

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

Your POLARIS dealer can assist.

Possible Rich Fuel Cause

Solution

Fuel is very high octane

Replace with lower octane fuel

Possible Cause

Solution

Out of fuel

Refuel

Kinked or plugged fuel vent line

Inspect and replace

Water is present in fuel

Replace with new fuel

Fouled or defective spark plug

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug

Worn or defective spark plug wires

Your POLARIS dealer can assist.

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

Your POLARIS dealer can assist.

Overheated engine

Clean radiator screen and core, clean engine exterior.
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.