Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Mechanical failure Your dealer can assist
Loose ignition
connections Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel Replace with fresh recommended fuel
ENGINE PINGS OR KNOCKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Poor quality or low octane fuel Replace with recommended fuel
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range Set gap to specs or replace plug
ENGINE RUNS IRREGULARLY, STALLS OR MISFIRES
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Fouled or defective spark plug Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug
Worn or defective spark plug
wires Your dealer can assist
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range Set gap to specs or replace plug
Loose ignition connections Check all connections and tighten
Water present in fuel Replace with new fuel
Low battery voltage Recharge battery to 12.8 VDC
Incorrect fuel Replace with recommended fuel
Clogged air filter Inspect and clean or replace
Clogged intake pre-filter Inspect and clean (with soapy water) or replace
Other mechanical failure Your dealer can assist
ENGINE STOPS OR LOSES POWER
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Out of fuel Refuel
Kinked or plugged fuel vent
line Inspect and replace
Water is present in fuel Replace with new fuel
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