Engine Overheating - Polaris Hawkeye 9921770 Owner's Manual

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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 this
vehicle will be used for towing heavy
loads, dragging ground surfaces or per-
forming similar activities.
Install the accessory oil cooler if this
vehicle is normally operated when air
temperature is above 100° F. (38° C).
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