Why does my Yamaha sportsman 500 not start?

Why does my Yamaha sportsman 500 not start?

I have a 2008 Polaris 500 HO Sportsman, but theXXXXXis not working. The machine is like new, so it is probably electronic. All fuses are … read more 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.

How does a 2005 Polaris Sportsman 500 work?

The motor starts and runs idle just fine but the second I throttle up the RPMs rise a bit and then a rough … read more Yamaha,Suzuki,Polaris Tec… 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 kind of fuel does a sportsman 500 use?

I have a polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds. I have eleminated fuel being the cuase polaris sportsman 500 4×4 which cuts out at higher throttle speeds.

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 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.

When did the Polaris Sportsman 500 come out?

Founded in 1954, Polaris Industries first began manufacturing ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) in 1985. This gave the company over 25 years of ATV experience when it released a new model of the Sportsman 500 for 2011.

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.

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 .