Polaris Hawkeye 300 4X4 Owner's Manual page 124

Engine Doesn't Turn Over
Possible Cause
Blown fuse
Low battery voltage
Loose battery connections
Loose solenoid connections
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
Possible Cause
Out of fuel
Clogged fuel valve or filter
Water is present in fuel
Fuel valve is turned off
Old or non-recommended fuel
Fouled or defective spark plug(s)
No spark to spark plug
Overuse of choke
Water or fuel in crankcase
Low battery voltage
Mechanical failure
Engine Backfires
Possible Cause
Weak spark from spark plug
Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range
Old or non-recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug wires
Incorrect ignition timing
Mechanical failure
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Replace fuse
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Check all connections and tighten
Check all connections and tighten
Solution
Refuel, cycle key to ON position three
times for 5 seconds each, then start
Inspect and clean or replace
Drain the fuel system and refuel
Turn the fuel valve on
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Inspect plugs and replace if necessary
Inspect plugs, verify stop switch is on
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Immediately see your Polaris dealer
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
See your dealer
Solution
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plug(s)
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
See your dealer
See your dealer
See your dealer
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