TROUBLESHOOTING
The following information is provided to help you identify probable causesfor ques-
tions you may have about the operation of the watercraft. See your Polaris dealer
with any additional questions you may have.
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Remedy
reset
recharge
tighten
refer to dealer
add or change gas
inspect or replace
refer to dealer
cleanlreplace spark
plugs
replace fuel filter
turn "ON"
install
fill
replace
refer to dealer
refer to dealer
tighten
add or change gas
replace
Cleanlreplace spark
plugs
refer to dealer
Symptom
Engine will not
start
Engine will not
start
Engine runs
irregularly,
stalls or mis-
fires
Engine runs
irregularly,
stalls or mis-
fires
Engine
back-
fires
Probable Cause
Engine does not turn over
-circuit breaker is tripped
-battery voltage low
-battery connections loose
-hydrolocked
Engine turns over
-fuel empty or contaminated
-spark plugs fouled or defective
-crankcase filled with (water or fuel)
-misuse of choke
-fuel filter clogged
-fuel valve "OFF"
-lanyard lock plate not under engine
shut-off switch
-lack of fuel
Weak spark
-worn, fouled, defective spark plugs
-worn or defective spark plug wires
-too much oil supplied to engine
-spark plug connections loose
-water in fuel
Lean fuel mixture
-fuel low, empty, stale water or
con-
taminated
-fuel filter clogged or water present
Rich fuel mixture
-misuse of choke
-broken reed valves