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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Default help: 1999 polaris xpress 300 - no power on idle

Looking for some help, my ATV, after a few weeks of doing nothing, now seems to have little or no power at low rpms... once it starts to accelerate, it's fine, but from a standstill has nothing. An example would be, If I stopped at the bottom of a hill, even with throttle wide open, it would barely run, I let go of the throttle, and it stalls... anyone? I don't know much about these things, has always run good... where should I start? gas is good.. didn't run out or anything.

Also,,, looking how to tighten the chain... anyone?

thanks very much.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Default help: 1999 polaris xpress 300 - no power on idle

I would start by taking the carb apart and cleaning the pilot jet and main jet.If it still has no power then take a compression check on the motor.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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did you ever find out what the problem was with your xpress I own one also and have been having some problems
 
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Old Sep 16, 2006 | 10:01 PM
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Default help: 1999 polaris xpress 300 - no power on idle

My friend has a similar problem. Goes great in foward, but in reverse, it backfires and will hardly move. Any idea's on what to look for? I am trying to help her out.
 
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