2015 Polaris Slingshot SL Owners Manual - Page 84
2015 Polaris Slingshot SL Manual
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TROUBLESHOOTING For your personal safety, do not attempt inspection or repairs not fully described in this owner's manual. Contact an authorized dealer for service if you cannot determine the cause of a problem or if the inspection / repair exceeds your mechanical ability or tool resources. Do not perform any inspection or repair with the engine running. Engine Cranks But Will Not Start Possible Cause Low Fuel Fuel pump inoperative Possible Remedy/Action Verify fuel level Turn the key ON. The fuel pump should run momentarily and then stop. If you do not hear the fuel pump run, check the fuel pump / ignition circuit breaker. See page 77. Fully charge the battery. See page 72. Inspect spark plugs. See page 67. Be sure spark plug wires are securely fastened. Battery Discharged Spark Plug(s) Fouled Spark Plug Wire(s) Disconnected or Loose Starter Motor Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly Possible Cause Battery Discharged Battery Cables Loose or Corroded Transmission In Gear Possible Remedy/Action Fully charge the battery. See page 72. Inspect battery cables. Disengage the clutch. See starting procedures on page 42. Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly NOTE: Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items. Possible Cause Battery Discharged Battery Cables Loose or Corroded Spark Plug(s) Fouled Spark Plug Wire(s) Loose or Wet Contaminated Fuel Engine Oil Level Incorrect Or Wrong Type Loose, Broken, Shorted Ignition Coil Wires Air Intake Restricted Possible Remedy/Action Fully charge the battery. See page 72. Inspect battery cables and connections. Inspect spark plugs. See page 67. Inspect spark plug wires, ensure dry/secure. Inspect fuel for water / contamination. See dealer. Inspect level and quality of oil. See page 52. Inspect coil primary wires. See dealer. Inspect air filter. See page 57. 82