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Polaris Snowmobile Repairs
If you're looking for help fixing your Polaris Snowmobile, look no further! Our comprehensive Polaris Snowmobile repair guide will explain common issues, provide tips, and maybe show you how to repair your vehicle.
Check Fuel Issues
Fuel can hinder your snowmobile from starting. At first, you should verify whether you have enough fuel in the tank. Also, it would help if you confirmed whether you didn’t engage the off switch accidentally.
Some machines even have a fuel shut-off valve that will prevent the sled from starting if set to off. These are common things to check but you’d be surprised how easy it is to miss something simple.
If you have enough fuel, but the snowmobile still doesn’t start, then you should do the following:
Clear the fuel lines
If there is a blockage along the fuel lines, fuel will not reach the engine, so it won’t start. Carefully detach the hood that covers the engine and inspect the fuel lines. If you notice any coagulation along the fuel line, then you should clear it manually so that fuel can flow easily.
• To clear fuel lines manually, you should engage the off switch and remove the spark plug.
• After that, you should pull the starter cord several times while keeping the throttle open.
• You could even check to see fuel flowing from the fuel line.
• If fuel can move through the fuel lines, then it’s not clogged.
• Return the spark plug in its place and start the engine again.
• If it doesn’t start, then move to the step below.
Replace the fuel and oil
If you keep fuel and oil in your tank for a very long period, they will become stale. If staleness is the problem, then the solution is quite simple.
Replace the old fuel and oil with fresh ones. This simple step can save you from unnecessary stress. However, if the problem persists, then you should perform the step below.
Remove fuel from the engine
Kindly note that you are to remove fuel from the engine and not the fuel tank. We will explain how you can do that and tell you why it’s essential. If the fuel in the engine is too much, the engine will get over-choked (flooded), so it won’t start. Several reasons can cause excess fuel to get into the engine.
• Here is how you can remove fuel from your engine and stop over-choking.
• Remove the spark plug and turn off the choke.
• Turn off the fuel shut-off valve.
• Turn the engine over multiple times to push all the excess fuel out of the engine.
Clean the carburetor with starting fluid
The carburetor can dry out and absorb dust, especially when you abandon your snowmobile for a long period. A dry or dusty carburetor may prevent the engine from starting, so you need to clean it.
• Spray starting fluid in the carburetor’s inlet for three seconds.
• Be careful not to use excess starting fluid because an excess of it can damage the engine.
• Three seconds of spraying is enough to clean and lubricate the carburetor.
• Start the snowmobile to see if it’s working now.
Check Spark Plug Issues
A snowmobile won’t start if the spark plug is damaged, so you need to check whether the spark plug inside your snowmobile is still in good condition. Here is how you can check the condition of the spark plug.
Remove the hood that covers the snowmobile’s engine and examine the physical condition of the plug. If you notice any cut, corrosion, or discoloration, then it means the plug is damaged.
Most of the time, excessive heat and vibration from the engine are responsible for these kinds of damage. In case you didn’t notice any damage, then you should observe the spark that the plug produces.
Here is how you can make the plug to generate sparks and interpret them.
• Take the Spark plug out of the engine and ground it to the snowmobile’s frame.
• Please make sure the spark plug wire is still connecting to the plug even while it is out of the engine.
• Now try to start the snowmobile and observe if the plug produces sparks.
If it doesn’t produce any spark or it produces yellow sparks, it means the plug is bad. If it produces blue sparks, it means the plug is good.
Check Electrical Issues
A faulty electrical system will hinder the snowmobile from starting. Since snowmobiles get exposed to snow a lot of times, snow can melt around the hot engine and seep into the electrical system in the form of liquid. Of course, the liquid will corrode metal terminals and cause other damage.
To detect this kind of issue, you need to open the compartment where the electrical system is located. Carefully inspect all the wires and terminals. Watch out for things like corrosion, burns, damaged insulations, cuts, and disconnections.
Reconnect any disconnection and replace any damaged terminal or wire.
SOURCE: https://atvhelper.com/snowmobile-wont-start-step-by-step-troubleshooting-guide/
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When I was 14 my dad bought me a Polaris Apollo 340 and ever since I have been hooked on them I own a 500 Indy and a 600 edge...i also have children and want to get them into sledding and was VERY disappointed to here that Polaris was NOT going to be bringing out a 200 youth class sled ...so I had to buy her the new Yamaha snowscoot...I love Polaris but I must say you dropped the ball on this one guys
The Axys Polaris is the most fun sled to ride! I have the Pro X Switchback 860. And it is so fun, easy to move around. Trail rides awesome, and most fun off Trail! It jumps and ditchbanger awesome and great in powder!! Polaris FTW!!
Spent $17k on a sled I can’t seem to get delivered… stop using the supply chain excuse, we’re not buying it!! I ordered a 2022 Ford Superduty platinum 3 weeks after I snow checked my Polaris XCR, I’ve been driving my new truck for 5 months but won’t have my Polaris until winter is done… After decades of being a loyal Polaris owner, I’m done with you…
I have always purchased Polaris snowmobiles, but this is my first year snow checking one. This has been a terrible experience. I will never recommend snow checking with Polaris to anyone. Between this year and last year alone, my dealer has sold 15 sleds (some snow checked and some stock sleds) at our recommendation, as the group we ride with regular upgrades our machines. We have always been loyal and loved the ride and reliability of our machines. That being said, never would I recommend Polaris after my experience. My snowmobile has been delayed for shipment four times, and I was told during my recent telephone conversation that it would be shipped no later than February 15. Today I received another notice that it wouldn’t be shipped until February 28. At this point, I have no faith that I will receive my sled for this season nor in the ability of your call centre to provide accurate and truthful information. When I contact the call centre for information, there is limited information provided, false promises and a lack of ownership and accountability on the part of Polaris. We were told that you would focus on production of snow checks to ensure clients that paid for their sleds receive them in a timely manner. This is untrue. You have produced some stock sleds for dealers and many of us have yet to see our orders. We were assured we would get up to date information on production and yet when I contact the call centre I am told the agent has no information at their disposal and I will have to wait for a call back. When I get a call back, I am told it is estimated that they will honour the ship date. We are now ending this season, and I have yet to receive a snowmobile that I paid for one year ago and you have the audacity to promote your 2023 line up. The real point of contention I have at this point is that I am told Polaris is offering NOTHING as far as “good will” to its loyal and patient customers who have now missed an entire season and had to cancel trips. I don’t see how you will continue to make sales in a competitive market when you treat your customers like they’re disposable. Your client service is atrocious. Get it together!!!
Absolute junk. I have bought 5 Polaris snowmobiles in the past two year and only 1 of them is still in running condition, I have 2 2022s that are on a do not ride recall and one in the shop for a new long block as well as a lost motor today with less than 100 Lbs. of compression.. These sleds are junk and meant to be thrown away at 1500 miles. 70K in sleds for one that runs...... The next 70K I will spend will be on attorney fees