Engine Pings or Knocks | TROUBLESHOOTING |
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Possible Cause | Solution |
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Poor quality or low octane fuel | Replace with recommended fuel |
Incorrect ignition timing | See your dealer |
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range | Set gap to specs or replace plugs |
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires | |
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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 | 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 |
Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent line | Inspect and replace |
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 |
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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 POLARIS dealer |
Possible Rich Fuel Cause | Solution |
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Fuel is very high octane | Replace with lower octane fuel |
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