How to avoid the Polaris Sportsman 500 Ho?
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Why does my Polaris ATV keep flashing Hot?
So far, I replaced the all the gaskets in the top end of engine, the thermostat is removed, Brand New ECM, and tested the temp sensor (seems to be fine but don’t know what proper reading should be). The Rad is full of new fluid and burped. The rad is free of mud and debris ( and power tested it with leads from battery and works).
What kind of ATV is the Sportsman 850?
Built for the rider that needs top trail performance and exclusive looks. Trail-ready straight from the factory, the Sportsman 850 Ultimate Trail Edition lets you go wherever the adventure takes you.
Which is the best Polaris ATV to buy?
Polaris Sportsman is chosen by more ATV owners than any other in the industry. Whether you’re tearing up the trails, working out in the fields, or navigating the wilderness for the perfect hunt, there is a Sportsman story to be told. Built for you. By riders like you.
So far, I replaced the all the gaskets in the top end of engine, the thermostat is removed, Brand New ECM, and tested the temp sensor (seems to be fine but don’t know what proper reading should be). The Rad is full of new fluid and burped. The rad is free of mud and debris ( and power tested it with leads from battery and works).
Where does the temp sensor go on a Polaris ATV?
The schematic also shows that the temp sensor goes to a box identified as voltage regulator fan hot lamp control and circuit breakers. Then there is a wire that goes from this box to your speedometer to control the hot light. I not sure what is in this box and Its getting late and I don’t have time to read it all tonight.
Why does my ATV lose power when it gets warm?
“Why does my ATV lose power when it gets warm?” That’s the gist of the question I chose for this week’s addition of the ATV AnswerMan, which is all about a Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. that just won’t cooperate. I’m trying to fix my brother in law’s quad (Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.) and can’t seem to figure it out.
Why is the Batt light off on my sportsman 500?
I was cruising along a trail, pulled over to take a picture, got back on noticed the batt light flashed, I put it in gear to go and the batt light went off. I drove about 2 miles and the machine died, nothing on the dash illuminates, there is no clicking sound and it wont crank.
Where is the Kill Switch on a sportsman 500?
Kill switch is on left side of handle bars. May have accidentally moved it with ur thumb. yep that was it boy do i feel stupid had plastic off looking at fuses ect must be the cold and snow here in michigan brain don’t work in minus temps LOL thanks for the help.
What kind of power does a sportsman 500 have?
I drove about 2 miles and the machine died, nothing on the dash illuminates, there is no clicking sound and it wont crank. Its completely dead. the batt shows 12.38v all the grounds are good. I followed the two wires from the batt to the ECU? and there shows good voltage (two red wires i traced up to the black box under the headlight.
Where to ride a 2013 Sportsman 500 Ho?
I rode my new 2013 Sportsman 500 HO for the second time today with only 10 miles on it and ran into a few problems… It was a beautiful day with a high around 80 cooling to 70 or so by evening. I was riding it on my front lawn which consists of several acres of grass and trees with some not too steep hills.
Where does sportsman 500 Ho stall when stopped?
It was a beautiful day with a high around 80 cooling to 70 or so by evening. I was riding it on my front lawn which consists of several acres of grass and trees with some not too steep hills. – Stalling: it often stalls when stopped.
When did my gauge cluster stop working on my sportsman?
Gauge cluster going out? 2008 Sportsman 500 HO EFI. While finishing up some other projects preparing for winter, my gauge stopped working. First start up, it worked, I let it run for a few minutes.
Kill switch is on left side of handle bars. May have accidentally moved it with ur thumb. yep that was it boy do i feel stupid had plastic off looking at fuses ect must be the cold and snow here in michigan brain don’t work in minus temps LOL thanks for the help.
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.
Is the Sportsman 500 ho hard to shift?
My sportsman 500 ho is very hard to shift. It gets stuck in gear, not just reverse. Can I fix the problem the same way as below? Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.
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.
What are the common problems with a Polaris Sportsman 500?
Eventually tie rod ends, axle CV joints, suspension bushings, starter (bendix gears usually), AWD hubs and clutches just plain wear out, or fail and simply need repair or replacement. Along with most every other brand of quad out there… even Honda’s. Maintenance and/or Preventative Maintenance is key to maintaining anything!!
When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI come out?
I bought a used Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI year 2007 in November 2011. It only had 6 hours on the meter an had obviously been sitting a lot. After i had run it for a few hours i started to have problems with the idle. The problems can be divided into three.
My sportsman 500 ho is very hard to shift. It gets stuck in gear, not just reverse. Can I fix the problem the same way as below? Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.
What’s the battery voltage on a Polaris ATV?
After a half an hour and 6 fan cycles later my reading were 11.85 with both lights and fan on and only climb to about 12.4V with them off. Bruce! Well..I have heard they don’t charge well at idle. Were all your test voltages taken at idle? Should be 12.5sh not running and 14.5sh revved up a little.
Why is the battery light flashing on my Polaris ATV?
Readings were taken at idle but the issue happens even when when buzzing along at 30mph plus. It slowly works the battery down. So, either it is not charging enough (reg or mag)to replace volts being used or the battery, although only 6 months old has a bad cell.
How long does it take to charge a Polaris quad?
Maybe 10-20 hours (never charged the new battery). The quad sat in my garage for about 6weeks and I tried to start it and the battery was near dead. I bought a trickle charger and charged it. It took about 8 hours then a couple days later, charged it again….it took about 5 hours that time.
What does flashing Hot Speedo and hot light mean?
Test you cooling fan! If its bad it will do the same thing. If you unplug the cooling fan this will happen, so if there’s something wrong with it it will let know you buy flashing the speedo & hot light. The fan should come on as soon as the lights on but since its not it would point to the fan itself (or circuit).
What to do if your Polaris Sportsman won’t start?
So when you get to http://www.atvrepairmanual.com/, just click on where it says “Repair Manual”, select your brand, then select the year and model ATV, and then just download the repair manual instantly. So if the engine turns over or cranks but fails to start up, check for one or more possible malfunctions. 1. No fuel 2.
What causes a Polaris ATV to not start?
It will be one of three things: The brushes are broken or work out (most likely), the starter is rusty and filled with sludge and crap or that the magnets have become unwelded from the side of the starter case. The first two can be easily fixed with an inexpensive rebuild kit and a cleaning.
How many volts does a Polaris ATV have?
If yes, then meter the contacts of the solenoid while turning over the key. You should have 12 volts on both sides. If you do not then clean both the terminals, reattach the wires and recheck.
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 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 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.
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?