2007-2008 XRT 800, 810 and 850 Maintenance and Service Manual
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SECTION 12 – TROUBLESHOOTING AND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 850 GAS
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DANGER
• See General Warning on page 1-1.
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WARNING
• See General Warning on page 1-1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section contains the information required to correctly troubleshoot the vehicle. A troubleshooting guide is
provided for general troubleshooting.
In addition to troubleshooting, this section contains general information on the electrical system and the cir-
cuits of the electrical system.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
The following troubleshooting guide will be helpful in identifying operating difficulties should they occur. The
guide includes the symptom, probable cause(s) and suggested checks. The procedures used in making these
checks can be found in the referenced sections of the maintenance and service manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine does not start easily.
Spark plug is partially fouled or in poor
condition
Section 15 – Engine
Spark plug wire is damaged or loose
Section 15 – Engine
Loose wire connection at ignition coil or
RPM limiter
Section 12 – Troubleshooting and
Electrical System: 850 Gas
Test Procedures 13, 14, and 15
Intermittent ignition coil failure
Section 12 – Troubleshooting and
Electrical System: 850 Gas
Test Procedures 13, 14, and 15
Low cylinder compression
Section 15 – Engine
Water or dirt in the fuel system
and/or carburetor;
dirty or clogged fuel filter
Section 16 – Fuel System: Gasoline
Vehicle
Carburetor improperly adjusted
Section 16 – Fuel System: Gasoline
Vehicle
Starter/generator belt is slipping
See Belt Tension Adjustment on
page 14-11.
Troubleshooting Guide continued on next page...
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