Why does my 04 700 sportsman keep dying?

Why does my 04 700 sportsman keep dying?

My 04 700 starts and runs fine until… Who knows. Sometimes if I stop along the trail for a minute, when I restart it idles slow and rough. Whenever I try to give throttle to rev it up, it dies. Waiting about 2 minutes (truly not very long at all) it will restart and run just fine. Then seems to run beautifully.

Why is my sportsman fuel pump not working?

Gas can get too hot and overheat your fuel pump, causing a significant drop in output. All the other sensor and wiring issues were there too, but I believe it was just coincidence that they all happened at or near the same time.

What causes a sportsman generator to not start?

The generator is not on a level surface. If the generator is not level, the low oil shutdown might be triggered. Move the generator to a level surface. If all of these actions have been taken and the generator will not start, it could be the gasoline, oil or spark plug. If the generator is out of gas, add more gasoline to the generator.

What should choke be set on Sportsman generator?

The choke is set to “Open/Run” and must be set to “Closed/Choke” for the generator to start. The generator is not on a level surface. If the generator is not level, the low oil shutdown might be triggered. Move the generator to a level surface.

What kind of fuel pump does sportsman 700 have?

First of all, a shout out to cwlongshot for proofreading this post. This thread is on the removal, disassembly, and servicing of the individual components of the fuel pump assembly on a 2006 Sportsman 700 EFI.

Why does my sportsman fuel pump keep dying?

This thread is on the removal, disassembly, and servicing of the individual components of the fuel pump assembly on a 2006 Sportsman 700 EFI. This summer I had problems with my machine spitting and sputtering, or dying for no apparent reason, so I started researching forums for fixes and found huge numbers of people with the same symptoms.

My 04 700 starts and runs fine until… Who knows. Sometimes if I stop along the trail for a minute, when I restart it idles slow and rough. Whenever I try to give throttle to rev it up, it dies. Waiting about 2 minutes (truly not very long at all) it will restart and run just fine. Then seems to run beautifully.

How to remove gas tank from sportsman 700?

Remove the gas tank from the machine lifting upward and backward. — Siphoning the gas out beforehand makes it a bit easier to handle and lessens the chance of spilling gas.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman not spit fuel?

Other than rough idling and the idle RPMs seemed low; the machine would go for hours and then all of sudden it would start doing the funky chicken like it was starved for fuel. I would wait about 15-20 minutes, start it right up, and all would be well again for the next day or two.

Why are the lights on my dash not working?

Flip the switch or turn the dial or knob up and see if the lights on your dash come on or get brighter. If adjusting the switch doesn’t work, you may have a blown fuse or bad lightbulb. Or, the entire switch may be faulty, in which case, have it replaced by a certified mechanic.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman run on EFI?

Machine starts right up, but runs like the choke is left on (but its an EFI) and will continue running only if you are on the throttle. Grrr. AKStew, did you have any Check Engine lights throughout any of this?

How long does it take for sportsman EFI to restart?

Waiting about 2 minutes (truly not very long at all) it will restart and run just fine. Then seems to run beautifully. I haven’t been greatly concerned because the wait to get it working again is soooo short.

What’s the problem with the Sportsman EFI spitting?

Fixed backfiring, rough idling, hard starting when cold, cutting out when throttling up, POOR gas mileage. Foil – prevented gas tank from warming up and overheating the fuel pump. Hasn’t died since.

How did I Fix my 700 sportsman EFI?

In the interest of getting all the symptoms and attempted fixes into one thread I thought I’d share about how I spent the whole summer chasing down and fixing a spitting, sputtering, quitting-while-hot issue on my ’06 700 EFI. I know this is very long but I think it will be helpful to those of you that have the same symptoms.

What should I do about my sportsman 500?

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

Is the 1997 Polaris Sportsman 500 losing power?

2 Answers My 1997 Polaris Sportsman 500 has a loss of power when driving. It starts up just fine and runs smooth but there is only about half the power it had the week before. It does not back fire. When climbing a hill or on flat ground it reaches a certain power level and that’s all.

What kind of carburetor does a sportsman 700 have?

Carburetor repair kit and measuring the float to stock with the new needle in it and it has been running fine since. I have an 04 sportsman 700 Eli. It runs great for a while but then bogs down and has no power. If I shut it off then turn it back on it will run great again for a while.

Carburetor repair kit and measuring the float to stock with the new needle in it and it has been running fine since. I have an 04 sportsman 700 Eli. It runs great for a while but then bogs down and has no power. If I shut it off then turn it back on it will run great again for a while.

Can a Polaris Sportsman run with a choke on?

2000ish Polaris Sportsman 500, 4-stroke. It had been put up for a while ( a few months), it wouldn’t start when i went to get it out. Finally got it started with starter fluid and it’d only idle with the choke on, choke off it’ll run, but pops, doesn’t run well and won’t idle.

In the interest of getting all the symptoms and attempted fixes into one thread I thought I’d share about how I spent the whole summer chasing down and fixing a spitting, sputtering, quitting-while-hot issue on my ’06 700 EFI. I know this is very long but I think it will be helpful to those of you that have the same symptoms.

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 come out?

Remove ads, support ADV. Discussion in ‘ The Garage ‘ started by (none), Apr 5, 2011 . 2000ish Polaris Sportsman 500, 4-stroke. It had been put up for a while ( a few months), it wouldn’t start when i went to get it out.

What’s the problem with my Polaris Sportsman 500?

I have a 2005 Polaris sportsman 500 HO. Starts fine, however I have a 2005 Polaris sportsman 500 HO. Starts fine, however when you press the throttle it bogs down or quits. What could be the cause?

Can a Yamaha sportsman 500 start and idle?

Yamaha,Suzuki,Polaris Tec… I have a 97 polaris sportsman 500 It will start and idle, but when given throttle, it misses and backfires through carb. Have gone through fuel system. Have eliminated ETC.

Why does my sportsman 500 cut out at half throttle?

A few days ago our 2000 Sportsman 500 started cutting out at about half throttle. Throughout the entire rpm range a hollow sound is made. It sounds like when I start my Honda without the air filter on. It has a near identical sound. It just feels like it doesn’t have the power at the upper rpm levels.

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

What kind of ATV runs Great then dies?

I have an 04 sportsman 700 Eli. It runs great for a while but then bogs down and has no power. If I shut it off then turn it back on it will run great again for a while. I would have to keep doing that all day if I want to ride.

What are symptoms of bad crankshaft position sensor?

Problems with the crankshaft position sensor will often present as problems with engine timing. If you think your sensor has failed, here are some common symptoms of a bad crankshaft sensor that can help you in determining whether or not it has failed. As the engine speeds up, there needs to be adjustments to spark timing and fuel injection.

Why does my Polaris Sportsman 500 die when accelerating?

Identifying why your Polaris Sportsman 500 dies when accelerating can be tricky and should not be confused with other known issues for the quad. Some of these common problems include the vehicle not turning over, engine not starting, machine backfiring, stalling, misfiring, and the Sportsman overheating.

I have an 04 sportsman 700 Eli. It runs great for a while but then bogs down and has no power. If I shut it off then turn it back on it will run great again for a while. I would have to keep doing that all day if I want to ride.

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.

How did I Fix my Polaris Sportsman EFI spitting?

I removed and cleaned the T-BAP sensor, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel rail, and the throttle body. l also replaced the fuel filter and burned a whole tank of fuel treated with Sea Foam. Finally, when I put it back together I double checked all of the connections/clamps from the air box to the intake manifold. None of that fixed the problems.

Waiting about 2 minutes (truly not very long at all) it will restart and run just fine. Then seems to run beautifully. I haven’t been greatly concerned because the wait to get it working again is soooo short.

I removed and cleaned the T-BAP sensor, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel rail, and the throttle body. l also replaced the fuel filter and burned a whole tank of fuel treated with Sea Foam. Finally, when I put it back together I double checked all of the connections/clamps from the air box to the intake manifold. None of that fixed the problems.

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