Troubleshooting – Polaris 2013 BRUTUS Owner's Manual User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Doesn't Turn Over

Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start

Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires

Engine Stops or Loses Power

Possible Cause

Solution

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC

Loose battery connections

Check all connections and tighten

Loose solenoid connections

Check all connections and tighten

Loose electronic control box con-
nections

Inspect, clean, reinstall connectors

Possible Cause

Solution

Out of fuel

Refuel

Clogged fuel filter/water separator

Replace

Clogged air filter

Replace

Water is present in fuel

Drain the fuel system and refuel,
replace fuel filter/water separator

Old or non-recommended fuel

Replace with fresh recommended
fuel

Water or fuel in crankcase

Immediately see your POLARIS
dealer

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC

Mechanical failure

See your dealer

Defective glow plug

Inspect and replace

Defective stop solenoid

Replace

Defective fuel pump

Replace

Possible Cause

Solution

Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel

Replace with recommended fuel

Low fuel level

Refuel

Clogged fuel filter

Replace

Clogged air filter

Replace

Water present in fuel

Replace with new fuel

Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent
line

Inspect and replace

Other mechanical failure

See your dealer

Possible Cause

Solution

Poor fuel quality or incorrect fuel

Replace with recommended fuel

Clogged fuel filter

Replace

Clogged air filter

Replace

Water present in fuel

Replace with new fuel

Kinked or plugged fuel tank vent
line

Inspect and replace

Other mechanical failure

See your dealer

Out of fuel

Refuel

Low battery voltage

Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC

Overheated engine

Clean radiator screen and core,
clean engine exterior, operate at
lower load, see your dealer

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