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.

What causes popping and hesitating on Polaris Pro riders?

That kind of popping/backfiring. You know how if it’s advanced too far it starts real hard and rough but will rev to the moon, but if it’s retarded too much, it starts super fine but sputters and bucks and spits and kicks. Would a sheered woodruff key put off symptoms like this?

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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?

What kind of car is a Polaris predator 500?

Pretty new to Polaris for that matter. I’m a life-long Honda & Arctic Cat guy. But now I have an ’05 Predator 500 and it’s driving me insane. I got it off a guy that said it ran last year and I kind of know him so I don’t think he’d have any reason to b/s me. It’s super clean and not really modded up.

Why is my Polaris cutting out at 1 / 2 throttle?

I had the same problem last year it was running great and started to cut in and out at 1/2 throttle. I messed with jets and cleaned the carb. By accident I bumped the positive lead on the battery and noticed it moved. Problem was solved. I quess it was getting enough juice to start but not when the rpms went up.

Are there any sportsman 700 Polaris XCR 440s?

Also 2004 Sportsman 700 1994 Polaris xcr 440. Thats the collection! hello and welcome to the site. yeah i would say either the flywheel keyway is sheared, the timing chain is stretched and continues to skip a few teeth every time it is reset or your valve clearances are way off? have you checked those?

How long does a Polaris ATV run before it dies?

It runs about 10 minutes, dies. The really weird part is that if you let it sit about 5 minutes it starts right back up again and runs great again. That is until it dies again.

What to do if your Polaris bike won’t start?

Just spray a small amount on the coil, then try to start the bike. If it starts, then problem solved. If it doesn’t start, then it means more troubleshooting. Good luck! Check the fuel tank vent hose to see if it is plugged or kinked.

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?

What should I do if my Ranger backfires?

You should take apart your air filter. hose down the outer foam, backflush the main air filter for a long time and make sure it’s free of dirt. allow to dry for 12 hours. while the air filter is removed, if you are in a clean environment, you can try running the machine and see if it runs properly.

Why does my Ranger die at low rpm?

Also check plug wires, I know it sounds simple but someone had once brought an ATV over that ran fine at idle/low rpm but fell all over itself when trying to accelerate, the plug wire was just resting on top of the plug, pushed it on and problem solved. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.

What causes Polaris scrambler 500 idle to be too low?

Check for one or more possible malfunctions. Refer to the download repair manual for how to fix the following conditions. Check for a damaged idle mixture screw or incorrectly adjusted idle. Refer to idle adjustment procedures in download service manual. Vacuum slide sticking. Throttle cable routed improperly, sticking or needs adjustment.

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 .

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.

Why does my Polaris ATV run out of gas?

It acts like it runs out of gas OR the spark fails. I put a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and nice fresh gas on it. I seen on the polaris site that the spark plug cap can be bought apart from the coil. Could it possibly be a coil problem?

What should I do if my Polaris Cam goes out?

Pull the front plastic the gas tank and take off the valve cover. I’ll bet you the cams worn out. Took me about 10 to 15 mins to get the front plastic and the gas tank out. Talked to the polaris dealer a few days ago and he’s pretty sure it’s a cam going out. He guessed it would be around $800 parts and labor.

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.

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.

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.

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 come out?

Founded in 1954, Polaris Industries first began manufacturing ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) in 1985. This gave the company over 25 years of ATV experience when it released a new model of the Sportsman 500 for 2011.

Why is my Polaris Sportsman 500 not starting?

First, there may be low battery voltage, and owners should try to recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC. Two other problems may be that there are loose connections on the battery or on the solenoid. In either case, owners should check and tighten all connections. If the engine turns over but will not start, it is possible that the ATV is out of fuel.

What should battery voltage be on Polaris Sportsman 500?

If the engine runs irregularly, stalls or misfires, it is possible that there are dirty or defective spark plugs, which must be inspected, cleaned or replaced accordingly. It is also possible that there is low battery voltage. The 2011 Scrambler 500 battery must be charged to 12.8 VDC.

Why does my Sportman 500 backfire when starting?

It will often let out a hellacious backfire while spinning over to start. It honestly sounds like a 12 gauge shotgun. Once it starts it runs fine, and sometimes it will start with no issues. This backfiring mainly occurs when trying to restart while the motor is hot, but sometimes when it’s cold.

It runs about 10 minutes, dies. The really weird part is that if you let it sit about 5 minutes it starts right back up again and runs great again. That is until it dies again.

What to do when your Polaris bike dies?

Feel the coil just after the bike dies to see how warm it is. If you find the coil very warm, then I would use some freeze spray, which is available at auto parts stores. Just spray a small amount on the coil, then try to start the bike. If it starts, then problem solved. If it doesn’t start, then it means more troubleshooting.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 not start?

After testing all coils , valve lash , compression (115psi) and all tested ok I bought a used cdi . After cdi install it still wouldn’t start (no spark) !

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.

What to do if your Polaris ATV dies?

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.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 lose power?

When the Sportsman 500 stops or loses power, this may be because there is not enough fuel. Owners should refill fuel and turn the cycle key to the “on” position three times before attempting to start the engine again.

Why does my Polaris engine not turn over?

Not Turning Over If the engine does not turn over, Polaris suggests three potential problems and solutions. First, there may be low battery voltage, and owners should try to recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC. Two other problems may be that there are loose connections on the battery or on the solenoid.

When to call the dealer on a Polaris Sportsman 500?

In that case, a rider should allow the engine to fully warm up before operation. A dealer should be consulted if there is a clogged fuel filter, a reverse speed limiter malfunction, worn/defective spark plug wires, electronic throttle control malfunction or any kind of mechanical failure.

Can a CARB be rebuilt by a Polaris dealer?

I just had the carb rebuilt by a Polaris dealer. It runs great. Idles perfect, accelerates great, perfect. That is until it dies. It acts like it runs out of gas OR the spark fails. I put a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and nice fresh gas on it. I seen on the polaris site that the spark plug cap can be bought apart from the coil.

Are there any problems with the Polaris Sportsman 500?

Polaris designed this utility ATV for hunting and trail riding, and the company offers a number of troubleshooting tips for common problems that may arise. If the engine does not turn over, Polaris suggests three potential problems and solutions. First, there may be low battery voltage, and owners should try to recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC.

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