How do you prime a fuel pump on a Polaris Sportsman 500?
Priming the Fuel System
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
- Move the engine stop/run switch to the RUN position.
- Allow the fuel pump to run until it stops (about 2 seconds).
- Move the engine stop/run switch to the STOP position.
- Repeat steps 3–5 four to five times.
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 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.
What to do if your Polaris won’t start?
This most often occurs after long storage periods, or after you run out of gas, and the engine stalls. You crank and crank, but the machine refuses to fire. Sometimes, you can apply the choke to a warm engine, and it will start, other times it may only pop, but not fire up and run. There is a way to fix this. Remove the seat.
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?
Why is my ATV engine not getting fuel?
If you’re not getting fuel to the engine at all, it won’t even start for you. The most common reason an ATV engine is not getting fuel usually has to do with the carburetor. Either a stuck needle valve or a loose or cracked vacuum hose are the most common issues.
Why is there no fuel in my gas tank?
If there is, then you have no problems getting fuel from the gas tank and it is probably a needle valve or float problem. If there’s no fuel coming from the tank down that fuel line, then you’re problem may be an issue with the fuel pump, if you have one, or an obstruction in the fuel line or shut off valve.
What to do if your ATV float gets stuck?
Same thing will happen if your float is getting stuck. You’re going to need to clean the carburetor and possibly replace those parts if they’ve gone bad. First remove the float bowl to gain access to the carburetor insides. Then you can remove the pin holding the float in place.