Troubleshooting – Polaris 2014 Ranger 800 EFI User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires

Engine Stops or Loses Power

Possible Cause

Solution

Fouled or defective spark plugs

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plugs

Worn or defective spark plug wires

See your dealer

Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range

Set gap to specs or replace plugs

Loose ignition connections

Check all connections and tighten

Water present in fuel

Replace with new fuel

Low battery voltage

Recharge battery to 12.8 VDC

Incorrect fuel

Replace with recommended fuel

Clogged air filter

Inspect and clean or replace

Other mechanical failure

See your dealer

Possible Lean Fuel Cause

Solution

Low or contaminated fuel

Add or change fuel, clean the fuel system

Low octane fuel

Replace with recommended fuel

Possible Rich Fuel Cause

Solution

Fuel is very high octane

Replace with lower octane fuel

Possible Cause

Solution

Out of fuel

Refuel

Water is present in fuel

Replace with new fuel

Fouled or defective spark plugs

Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug

Worn or defective spark plug wires

See your dealer

Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range

Set gap to specs or replace plug

Loose ignition connections

Check all connections and tighten

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC

Incorrect fuel

Replace with fresh recommended fuel

Clogged air filter

Inspect and clean or replace

Other mechanical failure

See your dealer

Overheated engine

Clean radiator screen and core, clean engine exterior,
see your dealer

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