What should I do if my Polaris predator wont start?

What should I do if my Polaris predator wont start?

Disconnect the black (negative) cable first, followed by the red (positive) cable. Lift the battery carefully from the case. Replace the battery with a new 12.8-volt battery if the original is cracked or damaged. Scrape away any corrosion on the battery terminals, using a wire-bristle brush.

Where is the battery on a Polaris predator?

The battery is located under the rear cab. Access the battery by removing the seat screws, the seat and the rear cab using a standard wrench. Undo the battery straps holding the battery in its case. Disconnect the black (negative) cable first, followed by the red (positive) cable.

What kind of oil do you put in Polaris predator?

Reinsert the oil filler cap and dipstick fully and remove them. Refill the oil tank with Polaris PS-4 oil if the oil mark on the dipstick is equal to or lower than the “ADD” line on the side of the dipstick. Screw the oil filler cap and dipstick back in place.

What should the gap be on the spark plug on a Polaris predator?

Replace the spark plug with a new NGK DCPR8E plug if the electrode-end of the original is black and burnt, white and brittle, or otherwise damaged. Set each spark plug’s gap to exactly 0.035 inches. This gap is the measurement of the width between the hook at one end of the plug.

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.

What should I do if my Polaris ATV wont start?

The third makes the starter motor useless except for parts. 6) If it does turn over then your next step is make sure you have spark. 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.

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?

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.