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ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Pings or Knocks
Possible Cause Solution See Page
Poor quality or low octane fuel Replace with fresh recommended fuel 38
Incorrect ignition timing See your Polaris dealer --
Incorrect spark plug gap Set gap to specs or replace plugs 86
Engine Loses Power
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Weak spark Replace spark plugs and/or wires 86
Incorrect fuel or fuel mixture Replace with fresh recommended fuel 38
Water present in fuel or oil reservoir Replace with recommended fluids 38, 76
Clogged fuel filter See your Polaris dealer or replace the filter --
Clogged jet pump intake Clean intake 93
Clogged exhaust and/or cooling system Clean exhaust, flush cooling system 82
Hydrolock See your Polaris dealer --
Too much load/weight on craft Reduce load per vehicle specifications 102
Mechanical failure See your Polaris dealer --
Unusual Noise or Vibration From Propulsion System
Possible Cause Solution See Page
Weeds or debris lodged in impeller Clean the impeller --
Damaged driveshaft See your Polaris dealer --
Damaged pump bearings See your Polaris dealer --
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