2006 Polaris FST Touring Owners Manual - Page 139

2006 Polaris FST Touring Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Engine Management System RPM Reduction Mode is activated Low battery voltage Water is present in fuel Poor quality or low octane fuel Loose ignition connections Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range Fouled or defective spark plug Kinked or plugged fuel vent line Clogged air filter Air flow through intake is too warm (FST only) Engine management system failure Engine overheating Fuel in crankcase Drive clutch binding Incorrect clutching Driven clutch malfunction Worn drive belt Excessive belt/sheave clearance Loose torque stop Other mechanical failure Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting Engine Runs Irregularly, Stops or Loses Power Solution See causes on page 34. Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC. See your dealer. Replace with fresh recommended fuel. Check all connections and tighten. Set gap to specs or replace plug. Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug. Inspect and replace. Inspect and clean or replace. Boost is limited until cooler air flows through the intake. See your dealer. See the "Engine Overheating" troubleshooting section. See your dealer. See your dealer. See your dealer. See your dealer. Replace with the recommended belt. See your dealer. Inspect and adjust. See your dealer. Engine Overheating Possible Cause Low snow conditions Low coolant Solution Drive into snow frequently. See page 20. Check the coolant level. See page 106. Check for leaks. Bleed the system if the coolant level is extremely low. Clean snow and debris from the radiator. Restricted air flow to radiator 136

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine and Drive Train Troubleshooting
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stops or Loses Power
Possible Cause
Solution
Engine Management System RPM
Reduction Mode is activated
See causes on page 34.
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC.
Water is present in fuel
See your dealer.
Poor quality or low octane fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel.
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten.
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plug.
Fouled or defective spark plug
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug.
Kinked or plugged fuel vent line
Inspect and replace.
Clogged air filter
Inspect and clean or replace.
Air flow through intake is too warm (FST
only)
Boost is limited until cooler air flows
through the intake.
Engine management system failure
See your dealer.
Engine overheating
See the “Engine Overheating” trouble-
shooting section.
Fuel in crankcase
See your dealer.
Drive clutch binding
See your dealer.
Incorrect clutching
See your dealer.
Driven clutch malfunction
See your dealer.
Worn drive belt
Replace with the recommended belt.
Excessive belt/sheave clearance
See your dealer.
Loose torque stop
Inspect and adjust.
Other mechanical failure
See your dealer.
Engine Overheating
Possible Cause
Solution
Low snow conditions
Drive into snow frequently. See page 20.
Low coolant
Check the coolant level. See page 106.
Check for leaks. Bleed the system if the
coolant level is extremely low.
Restricted air flow to radiator
Clean snow and debris from the radiator.