What does the override button do on a quad?
1) The “Override” button (if pressed in) = allows for the machine to remain in AWD/4X4 and not rev-limit @ about 5mph in reverse, but have full throttle. If not pressed in = rev-limited to about 5mph and NO AWD/4X4 in reverse.
How to reverse override on a Polaris ATV?
Thanks for the ideas. Try holding the yellow reverse override button down. If it still does it, and you’re positive it’s not a fuel issue, bypass the switch and see what happens then. The only other thing that comes to mind is the ECM or electronic control module.
What should I do if I give my Polaris 500 gas?
Re: Polaris 500, starts fine but when you give it gas is… Check the exhaust lobe on the cam. these are prone to wear if oil changes are neglected. try to run it with the airbox lid removed and see if there is any change. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.
Is there a power loss on a Polaris?
Got down the road and and noticed a obvious amount of power loss. To the floor it took forever to get up to 65mph and wouldn’t go any faster. Did not accelerate fast either. Continued riding and eventually (20 min or so) the **** thing wouldn’t go 15mph or so pedal to the floor in low or high it would go about 30.
What’s the problem with the new Polaris Speedo?
The problem with the new style, is that the function button for the Speedo is combined with the override button and it is not as straight forward as the old style Speedo. Doing it this way everything works as it should exactly the way it did before the mod.
Why is my Polaris Sportsman bogging down on the road?
I just bought a used 500 1998 model with no history.After cleaning carb and new plug it starts and idles fine. On the road when you hit 15 mph it just looses power. It doesn’t slow down but just acts like it is in too high of gear.
What’s the problem with my 1998 Polaris Sportsman 500?
One of the 4wheelers is a 1998 Suzuki Quadrunner 500 4×4. It has rearend trouble. Problem: The ATV starts and runs at idle perfectly. But as soon as I open the throttle, the engine starts to slow down until it stops.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman 350 not idle?
Cut the gas off today to drain carb.Now engine will not idle.If I open throttle will run,but let off & will cut off.Can screw idle in with no change. 1998 Big Bear 350 2×4 Service Manual??
Why is my override switch not working on my sportsman 500?
If the throttle cable is not adjusted properly, the contacts close and cause the problem. There are adjustments just off the throttle housing and at the carburetor. Adjust the cable so that the throttle lever has 1/16th to 1/8th inch of freeplay.