Engine Backfires
| Possible Cause | Solution | 
|---|---|
| 
                        
                         Out of fuel  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Refuel  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Weak spark from spark plug  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Set gap to specs or replace plugs  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Old or non-recommended fuel  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Replace with fresh recommended fuel  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Incorrectly installed spark plug wires  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Your POLARIS dealer or other qualified person can assist.  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Incorrect ignition timing  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Your POLARIS dealer or other qualified person can assist.  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Loose ignition connections  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Check all connections and tighten  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Water present in fuel  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Replace with fresh recommended fuel  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Exhaust leak  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Check all connections  | 
                     
| 
                        
                         Mechanical failure  | 
                     
                     
                        
                         Your POLARIS dealer or other qualified person can assist.  |