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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Spark Plug Inspection

Using a non-recommended spark plug can result in serious engine damage. Always use recommended spark plugs. Refer to the Specification section for the recommended spark plug type. Always torque spark plugs to the specification.

In order to service the spark plug, the provided spark plug wrench is required.

CAUTION
A hot exhaust system and engine can cause burns. Wear protective gloves when removing a spark plug for inspection.
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be free of deposits and properly gapped. If the engine has been running, allow it to cool before servicing.

  1. Open the maintenance cover.

  2. Remove the spark plug cap 1.

  3. Clean any dirt from around the base of the spark plug.

  4. Using the provided park plug wrench, remove the spark plug.

  5. Inspect the electrode for wear and carbon buildup. Look for a sharp outer edge with no rounding or erosion of the electrode.

  1. Inspect spark plug. Replace if electrodes are worn or if insulator is cracked, chipped, or fouled.

  2. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused.

In this section:

  1. Normal Plug
  2. Wet Fouled Plug
Parent topic: Spark Plug