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.
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 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 not start?
Returned yesterday with a new battery and installed it. The machine cranks fine, but will not start. Gas is full and non-ox is always used. On/Stop switch is “on”. Everything on the dash lights up properly. Nothing else has changed with the machine since it was parked last and was running.
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 kind of battery does a Polaris scrambler 500 need?
The 2011 Scrambler 500 battery must be charged to 12.8 VDC. Additionally, there may be incorrect or water-filled fuel, which must be drained and replaced. Engine stalling may happen if a rider starts/stops without adequate warm-up.
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.
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?
Why is my spark plug not working on my Polaris?
As you get to higher RPM’s, the problem gets worse as the arcing is causing the spark plug to not fire consistently or enough. It can load up the plug and foul it.
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?
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.
Is there a problem with the stop screw on Polaris Sportsman 500?
Its worth to mention that i know of one other identical machine and year (Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI year 2007) that had the same problem with the stop screw, so maybe this is a common problem of that model and year. Thanks for advices i got in this forum during the process!
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.
What kind of ATV won’t run at idle?
I have a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O. and tonight while plowing snow, it died on me. I can get it to start but it will only run at idle. If I try to give it any gas, it sputters and dies. Sometimes I can get it to rev up but after a few seconds, it will start to die out. It almost seems like its either flooding out or not getting gas.