Problems with engine cutting out
Feb 13, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Weekend Warrior
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Problems with engine cutting out
I have a friend with a 93' Polaris 350 and it won't stay running when you give it gas. It will idle for a while and then cut out. Whaen he pulls out the spark plug it wet w/ gas and it filed. He'll put a new plug in and it will run for a while and cut out again w/ plug filed and soaked in gas. Any suggestions on what might be wrong with it? Any help would be appreciated.
Feb 13, 2003 | 07:15 PM
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Quad Patrol
Don't let the hp numbers fool you. Its all in how you get it to the ground. Clutching clutching clutching!
Don't let the hp numbers fool you. Its all in how you get it to the ground. Clutching clutching clutching!
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Problems with engine cutting out
Hey kenny2 the guy wanted some advice on how to fix it not a smart a!! If you want to dis Polaris you better be able to back it cause I have 2 bad 4x4s that run circles around most others their size.
Feb 13, 2003 | 07:42 PM
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Problems with engine cutting out
check to see if the air intake is plugged.
it is the tube that goes from the air box to the underside of the gas tank. There is some foam thatis under the gas tank,MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT GETTING SUCKED IN TO THE TUBE. this will cause it to run rich and fall on its face. A easy fix to this is to cut the air tube straight so it can not suck the foam in.
This happened to my sp500 h.o. a very easy fix.
Shedhead
it is the tube that goes from the air box to the underside of the gas tank. There is some foam thatis under the gas tank,MAKE SURE THAT IT IS NOT GETTING SUCKED IN TO THE TUBE. this will cause it to run rich and fall on its face. A easy fix to this is to cut the air tube straight so it can not suck the foam in.
This happened to my sp500 h.o. a very easy fix.
Shedhead
Feb 13, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Quad Patrol
Don't let the hp numbers fool you. Its all in how you get it to the ground. Clutching clutching clutching!
Don't let the hp numbers fool you. Its all in how you get it to the ground. Clutching clutching clutching!
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Problems with engine cutting out
are you talking about the pre filter? If so ditch it and clean the air filter more often. But anyway be sure there are no restrictions
Feb 13, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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Problems with engine cutting out
A somewhat common happening with the older Polaris 2-strokes is a float valve wearing out. This causes the engine to run too rich at everything except idle and full throttle. Any amount of part-throttle will be way too rich. One more thing to try, but look for intake obstructions, including a clogged air filter first.
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Feb 14, 2003 | 04:25 AM
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Kenny 2
You have a Polaris but you sit here on this site and knock Polaris ATV's, I just don't get. You'r not one of those guys that steps over a dollar to pick up a dime are you???? Not disrespect intended just really curious[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
You have a Polaris but you sit here on this site and knock Polaris ATV's, I just don't get. You'r not one of those guys that steps over a dollar to pick up a dime are you???? Not disrespect intended just really curious[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]
Feb 14, 2003 | 04:40 AM
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Hey FTWFLH,
Let me get this straight, Kenny 2 said he can run circles around your Polaris with his Honda. Now did you happen to see his reply,he actually list what he owns. He says he owns a Honda and a Sporstman. It sounds like he is running circles around his own atv's and gives me the impression by his constant Polaris bashing that he is dizzy and confused whatya think??????[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]
Let me get this straight, Kenny 2 said he can run circles around your Polaris with his Honda. Now did you happen to see his reply,he actually list what he owns. He says he owns a Honda and a Sporstman. It sounds like he is running circles around his own atv's and gives me the impression by his constant Polaris bashing that he is dizzy and confused whatya think??????[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]