Why won t my polaris sportsman 500 start?

Open the gas cap and insert the dipstick to check the fuel level. If the dipstick is dry when it is removed from the tank, the Sportsman 500 is out of fuel. Pour one or two gallons from the gas can into the fuel tank and try starting the quad. If stuttering occurs there may be moisture in the fuel line.

Why won t my polaris start?

Start at the battery, check all your wiring to your relay, then all your wiring into your starter, then all the way up until your key switch with a volt meter. If it will light up and grind but not catch, it’s either in your solenoid or starter. If there’s no lights at all, it’s wiring, keyswitch or battery.

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.

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.

What should I do if my sportsman 500 backfires?

If the engine backfires, it is possible that there is a weak spark, an incorrect spark plug gap, old or waterlogged fuel, or loose ignition connections. Owners should inspect/clean/replace spark plugs, set correct gap distance, drain and replace fuel and check/tighten all connections, respectively.

Why is my sportsman 500 engine overheating?

If the Sportsman 500 engine is overheating, it may be that there is debris stuck in the screen. The debris must be removed prior to further operation. It is also possible that the radiator is plugged.

Why won t my Polaris sportsman 500 start?

Open the gas cap and insert the dipstick to check the fuel level. If the dipstick is dry when it is removed from the tank, the Sportsman 500 is out of fuel. Pour one or two gallons from the gas can into the fuel tank and try starting the quad. If stuttering occurs there may be moisture in the fuel line.

Why won t my Polaris atv start?

Remove the plug and put it back in the spark plug boot and ground the tip on the motor and turn over and make sure you have a solid spark. If you don’t then you have an ignition problem. If you do have a spark then pour some gas down the spark plug hole and put back in the plug and see if it fires.

How did I get a spark on my sportsman 500?

By some miraculous happening i had a spark one day after it had sat in my garage for a week or more & i was able to start it on the pull as we had burnt the starter out but it was missing & back firing a lot. All of a sudden it cleared & revved like a good un but what had i done?

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 not start?

Sounds like a wiring issue, something might be shorting. you should see if you cn pullstart it, i have a polaris sportsman 500 that starts good with pullstart but it doesnt with electric start. it turns over good but doesnt start… not sure whats wrong with it. No critters found or chafed wires.

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 Ho start?

I keep a 2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO up at the farm. Since there was very little snow this winter, I used it on every visit up until January. I tried to start the machine the first week of February and she wouldn’t start.

What are the codes on my sportsman 500?

Trying to find answers to codes on my 2008 Sportsman 500 EFI HUD and fuel gauge flash ; codes count as 1-3-6-1 . Trying to trade down an answer to the codes

What to do if your sportsman 500 has no spark?

Decided to disconnect the speedo from the wiring plug & hey presto it worked a treat & i did notice some water inside the speedo when it was turned upside down.Has to be worth a try if your quad is stuck in a dealers somewhere that they can’t fix & only a 5min job to check & this one is rounding up sheep again as we speak. Good luck.

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

As suggested, pull the spark plug and clean it (is it wet) ( do you have spark), pull air box cover and look for mice nest, then try to see if will run with a shot of ether in the carb. Whitehall Wi. Mine likes to eat spark plugs first thing I would do is change the plug.

I keep a 2009 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO up at the farm. Since there was very little snow this winter, I used it on every visit up until January. I tried to start the machine the first week of February and she wouldn’t start.

What to do if your Polaris scrambler 500 catches fire?

Your best bet is to look at the wires and connectors as unhappyed stated. Pay very close attention to the wires at the base of the handlebars. I have a ’99 Scrambler 500 and it had several issues with nicked and cut wiring in this area. Polaris puts wires in those split corrugated plastic wire covers and zip ties them.