Engine Overheating - Polaris 6X6 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Stops or Loses Power
Possible Cause
Out of fuel
Kinked or plugged fuel vent line
Water present in fuel
Overuse of choke
Fouled or defective spark plugs
Worn or defective spark plug wires
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Loose ignition connections
Low battery voltage
Incorrect fuel
Clogged air filter
Reverse speed limiter malfunction
Electronic throttle control malfunction
Other mechanical failure
Overheated engine

Engine Overheating

Possible Cause
Debris lodged in screen
Plugged Radiator
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Solution
Turn fuel valve to reserve, refuel
Inspect and replace
Replace with new fuel
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
See your Polaris dealer
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Check all connections and tighten
Recharge battery to 12.8 VDC
Replace with recommended fuel
Inspect and clean or replace
See your Polaris dealer
See your Polaris dealer
See your Polaris dealer
Clean radiator screen and core if equipped
Clean engine exterior
See your Polaris dealer
Solution
Remove and clean the screen. Pull on the
top portion of the screen, then remove the
lower portion.
Use a garden hose to flush any debris
from the radiator fins. NOTE: High pres-
sure washers can deform the radiator fins
and reduce cooling efficiency.