ATV won't start
#1
ATV won't start
Hello,
I am mechanically illiterate and therefore thank you in advance for any kindness or help you can provide.
I have not ridden my 2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 for awhile. I tried today. When I turn the key it sounds like the engine is priming, lights come on but when I turn over fully to turn on engine, all I hear is a clicking noise.
Any suggestions on where I can start to trouble shoot and how I could buy applicable parts? I would rather not run it to the dealer if I do not need to . Thanks
I am mechanically illiterate and therefore thank you in advance for any kindness or help you can provide.
I have not ridden my 2015 Polaris Sportsman 570 for awhile. I tried today. When I turn the key it sounds like the engine is priming, lights come on but when I turn over fully to turn on engine, all I hear is a clicking noise.
Any suggestions on where I can start to trouble shoot and how I could buy applicable parts? I would rather not run it to the dealer if I do not need to . Thanks
#2
Simple things first such as checking connections on the battery,solenoid,etc.Fresh plug may be all there is to it also.Plus have you had the battery on a tender while not in use? If not that could be the reason. Even if you have it on tender and a battery shows 12+ volts doesn't mean the battery is ok. If voltage drops below 9.5-10 volts under a load,a cell could be shorted out. A simple load test on a fully charged battery can tell if it's good or not.
#3
Simple things first such as checking connections on the battery,solenoid,etc.Fresh plug may be all there is to it also.Plus have you had the battery on a tender while not in use? If not that could be the reason. Even if you have it on tender and a battery shows 12+ volts doesn't mean the battery is ok. If voltage drops below 9.5-10 volts under a load,a cell could be shorted out. A simple load test on a fully charged battery can tell if it's good or not.
#6
First off, thank you for the quick response. I have not had it on a tender. It has been awhile since I have tried to hook it up to the tender. Is there anywhere online that I can find the idiots guide to both using a battery tender and the actual location of the battery on the atv? I am looking at the user manual and it is not helping me. My memory is failing me and I cannot remember how I did it last time I used the tender.
#7
Get yourself the tender with the quick-attach leads. Much easier to do it that way and OPT had the right location in his pic. Always keep it on a trickle charger (tender) if you can when stored as it will greatly extend battery life. Also, since it sounds like you don't ride often, use non-oxygenated gas (if available in your area) and add fuel stabilizer to keep it fresh.