Why does my Polaris ATV idle but die with throttle?
I pulled my fuel line to the carb and started it, when I gave it throttle it pumped more gas so I know it has gas to the carb. It seemed to run the same with the line pulled, until the remaining gas in the carb ran out. That makes me think it’s a fuel issue with the carb.
Can a Polaris Sportsman run with a choke on?
2000ish Polaris Sportsman 500, 4-stroke. It had been put up for a while ( a few months), it wouldn’t start when i went to get it out. Finally got it started with starter fluid and it’d only idle with the choke on, choke off it’ll run, but pops, doesn’t run well and won’t idle.
Can a Polaris Sportsman be used as an ATV?
Apparently it is common on the older Polaris atv’s, especially the Sportsman/Xplorer 500. More expensive than I was hoping for, but at least it can be used now.
What to do if your Polaris has HIGH idle?
Thanks guy for the advice! If you are running an open air filter you definetly need to get that air/fuel screw cap off and adjust it. You should porbably get a bigger pilot jet as well. I ran a 50 pilot on the stock carb with an open air filter and it ran great.
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.
Is the motor on my Polaris Sportsman still working?
Did an oil/filter change, had a little metal on the magnet, that happened at 8000mi, I sold the ATV w/15000mi. on and it’s still running. If you service the motors on your Polaris you’ll find that their the best part of the mach.. The clutches when they start to fail will do some strange things.
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.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman not idle properly?
If it doesn’t idle, but runs good, the issue is usually the throttle cable shut off switch. And reason is usually too loose throttle cable. If it doesn’t idle, but runs good, the issue is usually the throttle cable shut off switch. And reason is usually too loose throttle cable. Skip navigation Sign in Search Loading…
Did an oil/filter change, had a little metal on the magnet, that happened at 8000mi, I sold the ATV w/15000mi. on and it’s still running. If you service the motors on your Polaris you’ll find that their the best part of the mach.. The clutches when they start to fail will do some strange things.
What kind of engine does a 1997 Polaris Xplorer have?
I have a 1997 Polaris Xplorer 500 that idles just fine, but will start popping and die if I give it any throttle. I took the carb out and cleaned it best I could, the jets seem to be clear.
Why did my Polaris ATV run out of gas?
I siphoned out and put in new gas, tried running it with the tank cover off to see if my vent was clogged. I pulled my fuel line to the carb and started it, when I gave it throttle it pumped more gas so I know it has gas to the carb. It seemed to run the same with the line pulled, until the remaining gas in the carb ran out.
What happens after idle when you give it throttle?
I found a local guy with a parts RZR , took all the electronic componenents and changed them and still the same thing. It is a 2008 model it would start and idle but that is all it will do. Ok what happend after idle? Need more discription of your problem. The simple thought is the TPS slipped. We need more information.
Why are the spark plugs on my Polaris 500 turning black?
It keeps dry fouling the plugs, they are jet black. It was running fine then all of a sudden started doing this. Checked spark and it looks good, any advice?
I pulled my fuel line to the carb and started it, when I gave it throttle it pumped more gas so I know it has gas to the carb. It seemed to run the same with the line pulled, until the remaining gas in the carb ran out. That makes me think it’s a fuel issue with the carb.
I found a local guy with a parts RZR , took all the electronic componenents and changed them and still the same thing. It is a 2008 model it would start and idle but that is all it will do. Ok what happend after idle? Need more discription of your problem. The simple thought is the TPS slipped. We need more information.
Why does my 2001 Warrior idle and die?
Hello I baught a 2001 warrior last month and it had problems with the spark..I changed my ignition coil and regulator and it went fine until I did an oil change last week.. It starts up, idles fine until I apply throttle then it revs a bit and dies.ANY HELP PLZ
What makes a car start and idle but quits?
I put a new crank in put it back togather started it up and rode about an hour or so, ran great, put it away and got it out the next weekend , it would start and idle but that is all it will do. I found a local guy with a parts RZR , took all the electronic componenents and changed them and still the same thing.
What makes a Polaris 4 wheeler not rev up?
Came back from the dunes. Ended the day with alot of wheelies. After getting home 4-wheeler starts idles great and runs good to mid throttle. After this it almost sounds like the rev limiter is kicking in. Air filter is clean. Went back through the carb seems to be good and clean.
What was the problem with the cams on the Polaris 500?
The cams in the 425s and 500s of that era had a problem with the oil journals in them. The result was excessive wear to the lobes. I have replaced many of these cams, and the new design has extra oil journals and they are larger.
What does too low idle mean on a Polaris scrambler?
2004-2005 Polaris Scrambler ATV 500 idle too low, too high or idling erratic refers to then the all-terrain vehicle’s engine runs too slowly while disconnected from a load or out of gear, to fast or inconsistent. This article discuss the many causes to why a 2004 or 2005 Polaris Scrambler experiences low idle, high idle or idles erratically.
Came back from the dunes. Ended the day with alot of wheelies. After getting home 4-wheeler starts idles great and runs good to mid throttle. After this it almost sounds like the rev limiter is kicking in. Air filter is clean. Went back through the carb seems to be good and clean.
The cams in the 425s and 500s of that era had a problem with the oil journals in them. The result was excessive wear to the lobes. I have replaced many of these cams, and the new design has extra oil journals and they are larger.
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.
What should I do about my sportsman 500?
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. Trying to find answers to codes on my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HUD and fuel gauge flash ; codes count as 1-3-6-1 .
It keeps dry fouling the plugs, they are jet black. It was running fine then all of a sudden started doing this. Checked spark and it looks good, any advice?
Why does my Polaris Ranger stall at even RPMs?
It will cut out when you give it throttle, it always is preceded with one hesitation. When acceleration is applied it staggers and farts, until you let off the throttle, then it will run fine at an even RPMs until accelerator is pushed. It will always start right up if it dies and will idle.
I have a 1997 Polaris Xplorer 500 that idles just fine, but will start popping and die if I give it any throttle. I took the carb out and cleaned it best I could, the jets seem to be clear.
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 kind of engine dies when throttle is applied?
Idles good… dies when throttle is applied??? Got an 86’ Bayou 300. Starts good, idles fine, but when I attempt to apply any throttle, it dies. Any ideas? Thanks. plugged jet in carb, remove bowl and remove jets and use fine wire or small drill bit to clean out port in jet Click to expand…
What happens when you touch the throttle on a Kawasaki?
I start it, it idles ok, I can apply throttle and rev the engine just fine for the first couple of minutes, and then, after that, it wants to die if I touch the throttle. It seems to be consistent; whenever the engine is cold, it runs fine for a couple of minutes. After the engine warms up a bit….
What kind of ATV will startup and idle?
Will startup and idle fine… 2004 Arctic Cat 650 V2. The ATV only has about 300 hours on The ATV only has about 300 hours on it even though it’s a 2004. No work on it before now. Before winter the clutch belt went into limp mode when I … read more Not motorcycle my artic cat atv. It is a 2003 artic cat 300 it is a 2003 artic cat 300 4×4.
Why does my ATV engine pop when I give it throttle?
After three or four times of riding it it has begun to run like garbage again. Backfiring and popping and dying and it would only start and run with the choke halfway on.
Idles good… dies when throttle is applied??? Got an 86’ Bayou 300. Starts good, idles fine, but when I attempt to apply any throttle, it dies. Any ideas? Thanks. plugged jet in carb, remove bowl and remove jets and use fine wire or small drill bit to clean out port in jet Click to expand…
I start it, it idles ok, I can apply throttle and rev the engine just fine for the first couple of minutes, and then, after that, it wants to die if I touch the throttle. It seems to be consistent; whenever the engine is cold, it runs fine for a couple of minutes. After the engine warms up a bit….
Will startup and idle fine… 2004 Arctic Cat 650 V2. The ATV only has about 300 hours on The ATV only has about 300 hours on it even though it’s a 2004. No work on it before now. Before winter the clutch belt went into limp mode when I … read more Not motorcycle my artic cat atv. It is a 2003 artic cat 300 it is a 2003 artic cat 300 4×4.
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.
Why does my sportsman 500 cut out at half throttle?
A few days ago our 2000 Sportsman 500 started cutting out at about half throttle. Throughout the entire rpm range a hollow sound is made. It sounds like when I start my Honda without the air filter on. It has a near identical sound. It just feels like it doesn’t have the power at the upper rpm levels.
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. Trying to find answers to codes on my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HUD and fuel gauge flash ; codes count as 1-3-6-1 .
How to cut out at 1 / 2-3-4 throttle?
Okay, just read your latest post…make sure you put your cam chain tensioner in correctly..pull it in, bolt it on, then release it to tension the chain…I am sure you did it right but just thinking out loud.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 die when accelerating?
Identifying why your Polaris Sportsman 500 dies when accelerating can be tricky and should not be confused with other known issues for the quad. Some of these common problems include the vehicle not turning over, engine not starting, machine backfiring, stalling, misfiring, and the Sportsman overheating.
Apparently it is common on the older Polaris atv’s, especially the Sportsman/Xplorer 500. More expensive than I was hoping for, but at least it can be used now.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 not idle?
The problems can be divided into three. 1. Sometimes the machine did not want to idle at all. It died when i released the throttle, sometimes this happened immediately or after a few seconds of idle. 2. Sometimes the idle stuck at around 1600 rpm and did not come down to correct level about 1140 rpm. 3.
What kind of fuel does a Polaris Sportsman use?
I have a polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds. I have eleminated fuel being the cuase polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds. I have two Polaris 570 sportsman quads. I was riding one Hi, I have two Polaris 570 sportsman quads.
Is the ignition off on a Polaris Sportsman?
Battery with ignition off is 12.31 ignition on 12.20 bike idling 12.9 and climbing spark plug tip has a brown white tent to it it will idle fine but will hick up every now and then if u give it gas it will sputter then die
Can a Yamaha sportsman 500 start and idle?
Yamaha,Suzuki,Polaris Tec… I have a 97 polaris sportsman 500 It will start and idle, but when given throttle, it misses and backfires through carb. Have gone through fuel system. Have eliminated ETC.