my polaris 500 atp has been getting hard to turn over, now its to the point it wount turn over at all. its like thers too much compresion. cant even get it to turn by pulling on the starter rope. what could cause this? ps when i manage to get it going it runs great?

 

Pull plug first,then check starter/pull rope,check oil tank for overfill/gas contamination. If still hard with recoil with plug out,PROBLEMS! Is battery good, check starter with 12 volts directly to top solenoid lead.

 

will do i did put in new battery and fluids were just changed. ever hear of the bendix causing this?

 

Bendix can lock up on flywheel causing to feel like engine problems, NOW with more info this is what it sounds like to me! Have had same thing happen at times to customers! If worn replace or grease and check that it spins out and retracts easily. Good luck.

 

thank you very much for the info. i was suprized how reasonable they are on ebay. hope thats my problem. darn thing has been giving me a fit sence last trapping season.

 

Pull recoil first and check out ! Easy to get out and inspect before buying new one. Good luck

 

ok thanks. its rite behind the recoil? ive never had it apart befor.

 

Yes at the top,cant miss it,just wiggle out,dont loose washer at back ! If teeth worn,REPLACE Just pull floorboard screws,pull out and prop to get at 8 mm bolts,bottom bolt a little hard,but you can do it,tap on cover or yank on pull rope and will break seal, silicone cover upon reinstalling! may or may not have to disconnect linkage arms. Once you have done it,next time will be easy! manuals handy,best way to learn is hands on! Good luck

 

thanks so much again. i know what i will be up to this weekend. first problem ive had with the rig. i really like it so i hope i can get her fixed.

 

Tell us what it is,sounds like your decompression is whacked.