Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls, or Misfires
Possible Cause | Solution |
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Fouled or defective spark plugs |
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs |
Worn or defective spark plug wires |
Your POLARIS dealer or qualified person can assist |
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 or filter |
Inspect and replace |
Kinked idle air control lines |
Inspect; rotate lines to remove kink |
Incorrect fuel |
Replace with recommended fuel |
Clogged air filter |
Inspect and replace clogged/wet air filter, and also check for obstructed intake system, debris or cargo blocking intake vents |
Clogged intake pre-filter |
Inspect and clean (with soapy water) or replace |
Other mechanical failure |
See your dealer |
Possible Lean Fuel Cause | Solution |
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Low or contaminated fuel |
Add or change fuel, clean the fuel system |
Low octane fuel |
Replace with recommended fuel |
Clogged fuel filter |
See your dealer |
Low fuel pressure |
See your dealer |