Why does my Polaris ATV run so great?
Lol. Check your exhaust, runs great till you get too much back pressure from a plugged muffler or exhaust pipe could be kinked or bent. Too much pressure will not let enough fuel enter the cylinder and it will not have enough power to get out of its own way.
What to do if your Polaris bike won’t start?
Just spray a small amount on the coil, then try to start the bike. If it starts, then problem solved. If it doesn’t start, then it means more troubleshooting. Good luck! Check the fuel tank vent hose to see if it is plugged or kinked.
Why is my Polaris cutting out at 1 / 2 throttle?
I had the same problem last year it was running great and started to cut in and out at 1/2 throttle. I messed with jets and cleaned the carb. By accident I bumped the positive lead on the battery and noticed it moved. Problem was solved. I quess it was getting enough juice to start but not when the rpms went up.
What to do when your Polaris ATV dies?
Try to drain the float bowl as soon as it dies so you can see if there’s any fuel in there.Check for spark at your plug as soon as it dies. If it’s not not fuel , electrical acts weird with a hot engine so you may have some testing to do…….
Is the Polaris Sportsman 500 a good bike?
I have a 99 polaris sportsman 500 atv, and it runs fine at low speed, but if you get on the gas hard, it just sputters. I have a 99 polaris sportsman 500 atv, and it runs fine at low speed, but if you get on the gas hard, it just – Answered by a verified Motorcycle Mechanic
Why does my Polaris ATV run out of gas?
It acts like it runs out of gas OR the spark fails. I put a new fuel filter, fuel pump, and nice fresh gas on it. I seen on the polaris site that the spark plug cap can be bought apart from the coil. Could it possibly be a coil problem?
How long does a Polaris ATV run before it dies?
It runs about 10 minutes, dies. The really weird part is that if you let it sit about 5 minutes it starts right back up again and runs great again. That is until it dies again.
Do you have to replace the slow jet on a Polaris Sportsman?
You do not have to replace the slow and main jet. Also be sure to check the rubber diaphragm up against the light. If you see any light peering through the rubber diaphragm of the slide. Replace it too.
Why is the magneto on my Polaris ATV not working?
A mechanic said it could be the stator getting hot but as I only have 325 hours on it and bought it new I can’t see how the magneto could be bad so soon. The only thing I can think of is that the plug cap might of got jerked on making it lose spark after it gets bumped around awhile. Or that the coil is failing.
Why does my Polaris ATV not go into gear?
Polaris ATVs with EBS (engine brake system) have components that may wear out in time. Inspect the EBS fiber washers (one on each side of the EBS bushing) on the primary clutch to see if they are worn out. If the washers are worn, the belt may not ride in the grooves as it should and instead ride one of the sheaves.
What to do when your ATV makes a clicking noise?
Once again, turn screw all the way in (clockwise) and then out (counter-clockwise) 360 degrees (1 full turn). Make sure you squeeze the left handle brake while pressing the start button. When the electric start makes a clicking noise, it means your battery needs a charge. Check the fuse. Check your ignition switch.
What does it mean when your ATV won’t start?
The solenoid should make an audible “clicking” sound each time you hit the starter. If it does, you know it is getting power, and the problem is likely with the solenoid itself or possibly the starter.
Why does my ATV idle higher than its supposed to?
The same principle applies whether you have a wet disc clutch or a dry clutch as you find on a belted CVT transmission. If the ATV, for some reason, idles higher than it’s supposed to, it may cause the clutch to engage slightly, putting a small but constant tension to the metal gears inside the gearbox.