2009 Polaris Ranger 700 4x4 EFI Owners Manual - Page 117

2009 Polaris Ranger 700 4x4 EFI Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Cause Park brake is not completely disengaged Park brake connector malfunction or switch movement or failure Park Brake Engine Limiting Feature Fails to Disengage Solution Ensure lever is in forward-most position Disconnect the connector if temporary continued operation is necessary, see your dealer promptly for service Engine Doesn't Turn Over Possible Cause Low battery voltage Loose battery connections Loose solenoid connections Loose electronic control box connections Solution Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC Check all connections and tighten Check all connections and tighten Inspect, clean, reinstall connectors Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start Possible Cause Out of fuel Clogged fuel filter Water is present in fuel Old or non-recommended fuel Fouled or defective spark plugs No spark to spark plug Water or fuel in crankcase Low battery voltage Mechanical failure Solution Refuel Inspect and clean or replace Drain the fuel system and refuel Replace with fresh recommended fuel Inspect plugs and replace if necessary Inspect plugs and replace if necessary Immediately see your Polaris dealer Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC See your dealer Engine Backfires Possible Cause Weak spark from spark plug Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range Old or non-recommended fuel Incorrectly installed spark plug wires Incorrect ignition timing Mechanical failure Loose ignition connections Water present in fuel Solution Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs Set gap to specs or replace plugs Replace with fresh recommended fuel See your dealer See your dealer See your dealer Check all connections and tighten Replace with fresh recommended fuel 114

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Park Brake Engine Limiting Feature Fails to Disengage
Engine Doesn't Turn Over
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
Engine Backfires
Possible Cause
Solution
Park brake is not completely disengaged
Ensure lever is in forward-most position
Park brake connector malfunction or
switch movement or failure
Disconnect the connector if temporary
continued operation is necessary, see your
dealer promptly for service
Possible Cause
Solution
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Loose battery connections
Check all connections and tighten
Loose solenoid connections
Check all connections and tighten
Loose electronic control box connections
Inspect, clean, reinstall connectors
Possible Cause
Solution
Out of fuel
Refuel
Clogged fuel filter
Inspect and clean or replace
Water is present in fuel
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Fouled or defective spark plugs
Inspect plugs and replace if necessary
No spark to spark plug
Inspect plugs and replace if necessary
Water or fuel in crankcase
Immediately see your Polaris dealer
Low battery voltage
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Possible Cause
Solution
Weak spark from spark plug
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Old or non-recommended fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug wires
See your dealer
Incorrect ignition timing
See your dealer
Mechanical failure
See your dealer
Loose ignition connections
Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel
Replace with fresh recommended fuel