Engine Overheating - Polaris Hawkeye 300 4X4 Owner's Manual

Engine Stops or Loses Power
Possible Cause
Out of fuel
Kinked or plugged fuel vent line
Water is present in fuel
Overuse of choke
Fouled or defective spark plug(s)
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

Engine Overheating

Possible Cause
Towing/dragging heavy loads
Operating in excessive heat
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Refuel, cycle key to ON position three
times for 5 seconds each, then start
Inspect and replace
Replace with new fuel
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark
plug(s)
See your dealer
Set gap to specs or replace plug
Check all connections and tighten
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Inspect and clean or replace
See your dealer
See your dealer
See your dealer
Solution
Install the accessory oil cooler if the ATV
will be used for towing heavy loads, drag-
ging ground surfaces or performing simi-
lar activities.
Install the accessory oil cooler if the ATV
is normally operated when the air temper-
ature is above 100° F. (38° C).
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