Troubleshooting - Polaris Phoenix 200 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE DOESN'T TURN OVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Tripped circuit breaker
Low battery voltage
Loose battery connections
Loose solenoid connections
ENGINE BACKFIRES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Weak spark from spark plugs
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Old or non-recommended fuel
Incorrectly installed spark plug
wires
Incorrect ignition timing
Mechanical failure
ENGINE PINGS OR KNOCKS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Poor quality or low octane fuel
Incorrect ignition timing
Incorrect spark plug gap or
heat range
Idle set too low
ENGINE TURNS OVER, FAILS TO START
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Out of fuel
Clogged fuel valve or filter
Reset the breaker
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Check all connections and tighten
Check all connections and tighten
Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Replace with new fuel
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Your POLARIS dealer can assist
Your POLARIS dealer can assist.
Replace with recommended fuel
Your POLARIS dealer can assist
Set gap to specs or replace plugs
Adjust idle speed
Turn the fuel valve to reserve, refuel
Inspect and clean or replace
TROUBLESHOOTING
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