How do you start a sportsman on a Polaris 500?
Starting the Engine
- Position the vehicle on a level surface outdoors or in a well-venti- lated area.
- Place the transmission in PARK.
- Lock the parking brake.
- Turn the fuel valve on.
- Sit on the vehicle.
- Do not use the choke if starting a warm engine.
- If the engine is cold, pull the.
- If the knob doesn’t stay where.
How do you reset the check engine light on a Polaris general?
To reset the ECU, you have to disconnect the battery completely. Then touch your RZR’s wire harness terminals together. This will drain the capacitors and anything else in your ECU that holds a charge, and is a guaranteed method of resetting your Polaris RZR’s check engine light.
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.
What are the features of a 2000 Polaris Sportsman 500?
2000 Polaris Sportsman 500, Loaded with options: Brush Guards, Winch, Gun Rack, Heated Throttle – Powerful Polaris 500, 4-valve, 4-stroke liquid-cooled engine. Advanced dry-sump lubrication system. Exclusive, independent long-travel (9.5″) rear suspension with stabilizing anti-roll bar.
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.
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.
Why does my Polaris Sportsman not start up?
A starting issue can have many symptoms. For example, the four-wheeler’s engine turns over but fails to start, or maybe the engine will not crank at all, or maybe the engine fires up but dies shortly after. This video details what you should check if your Polaris Sportsman won’t start.
What causes a Polaris ATV to not turn over?
5) If it does not turn over then you need to pull the starter motor out and rebuild it. 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.
What to do if your ATV wont start?
If you don’t then you have an ignition problem. If you do have a spark then pour some gas down the spark plug hole and put back in the plug and see if it fires. If it does then you have a fuel issue. Hopefully this will help some people figure out what direction to work toward.
What should I do if my starter motor does not turn over?
Meter the wire lug on the starter and check to see if you have continuity from it to the solenoid lug that is not powered. If you do have continuity, then put a jumper cable directly to the battery positive terminal and touch it to the starter motor lug. 5) If it does not turn over then you need to pull the starter motor out and rebuild it.