2004 Polaris Sportsman 90 Owners Manual - Page 179
2004 Polaris Sportsman 90 Manual
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Troubleshooting Engine Stops or Loses Power Possible Cause Out of fuel Kinked or plugged fuel vent line Water present in fuel Fouled or defective spark plugs Worn or defective spark plug wires Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range Loose ignition connections Low battery voltage Incorrect fuel Clogged air filter Electronic throttle control malfunction Other mechanical failure Solution Turn fuel valve to reserve, refuel Inspect and replace Replace with new fuel Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs See your Polaris dealer Set gap to specs or replace plugs Check all connections and tighten Recharge battery with .5 amp charger Replace with recommended fuel Inspect and clean or replace See your Polaris dealer See your Polaris dealer 177
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Troubleshooting
Engine Stops or Loses Power
Possible Cause
Solution
Out of fuel
Turn fuel valve to reserve, refuel
Kinked or plugged fuel vent line
Inspect and replace
Water present in fuel
Replace with new fuel
Fouled or defective spark plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Worn or defective spark plug wires
See your Polaris dealer
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten
Low battery voltage
Recharge battery with .5 amp charger
Incorrect fuel
Replace with recommended fuel
Clogged air filter
Inspect and clean or replace
Electronic throttle control malfunction
See your Polaris dealer
Other mechanical failure
See your Polaris dealer