Troubleshooting - Polaris Slingshot SL 2015 Owner's Manual

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
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
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
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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.
Possible Remedy/Action
Fully charge the battery. See page 72.
Inspect battery cables.
Disengage the clutch. See starting procedures on
page 42.
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.