Troubleshooting - Polaris BRUTUS Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Doesn't Turn Over
Possible Cause
Low battery voltage
Loose battery connections
Loose solenoid connections
Loose electronic control box connections
Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
Possible Cause
Out of fuel
Clogged fuel filter/water separator
Clogged air filter
Water is present in fuel
Old or non-recommended fuel
Water or fuel in crankcase
Low battery voltage
Mechanical failure
Defective glow plug
Defective stop solenoid
Defective fuel pump
Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
Possible Cause
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel
Low fuel level
Clogged fuel filter
Clogged air filter
Water present in fuel
Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent line
Other mechanical failure
Engine Stops or Loses Power
Possible Cause
Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel
Clogged fuel filter
Clogged air filter
Water present in fuel
Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent line
Other mechanical failure
Out of fuel
Low battery voltage
Overheated engine
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Solution
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Check all connections and tighten
Check all connections and tighten
Inspect, clean, reinstall connectors
Solution
Refuel
Replace
Replace
Drain the fuel system and refuel, replace fuel filter/
water separator
Replace with fresh recommended fuel
Immediately see your POLARIS dealer
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
See your dealer
Inspect and replace
Replace
Replace
Solution
Replace with recommended fuel
Refuel
Replace
Replace
Replace with new fuel
Inspect and replace
See your dealer
Solution
Replace with recommended fuel
Replace
Replace
Replace with new fuel
Inspect and replace
See your dealer
Refuel
Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC
Clean radiator screen and core, clean engine exterior,
operate at lower load, see your dealer