2001 polaris sportsman 500 problems

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Thread Tools. View Public Profile. Find all posts by dcbennett I've only had 2 real issues which I don't feel is bad at all : - radiator fan switch went bad, causing overheat. Apparently it's a well known problem with this model year quad starts to creep in gear at idle, can eventually stall the engine at idle Not a cheap fix

2001 polaris sportsman 500 problems

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I can run it for about min and coolant will start to come out of the bottle. Its not over full as when it cools down the bottle reeds empty. I think something is blocking the fluid form circulating? I cant see any thing pinched. It sure ant easy putting your hands on anything under all that plastic! I am starting to think the radiator is blocked. Wonder what that would cost to get replaced? Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions.

Changing the fuse or lights can be done on a DIY basis, but to be sure, just take your ATV to a qualified technician for a more thorough diagnosis and repair.

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. I have a HO with a carburetor.

However, no machine is without faults, and certain common issues occur over time which can lead to unexpected trips back home from your off-road adventure if not addressed. Fortunately, identifying and rectifying these problems quickly is easy when you know what to look out for! If so, you may wonder what is causing the issue and how to fix it. A few common causes could be behind your starting trouble, ranging from an empty fuel tank to an electrical fault. Whatever the cause of the problem, understanding its root can help you find the right solution and get your ATV up and running again. Old or contaminated fuel is one of the most common reasons for Starting Problems in a Polaris Sportsman

2001 polaris sportsman 500 problems

What kind of problems does a Polaris Sportsman normally have? Read on! Join our free Facebook group and ask your question there. Join the group here! The Sportsman is known to die when accelerating after a few thousand miles under the engine. When this happens on a vehicle, the common suspects are the carburetor or the engine itself. You could end up spending hundreds, if not thousands, trying to fix the engine or carburetor without actually solving the problem. So, what is the exact reason for the sportsman to die when accelerating? Often, the problem is caused by a bad CDI.

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Apparently it's a well known problem with this model year quad starts to creep in gear at idle, can eventually stall the engine at idle Not a cheap fix If those don't seem to be the problem, there are a few other things you can check. It depends on how the machine was used. Find all posts by redbank. If the a arm bolts back out its usually because some grease worked its way into the threads. Did you replace the belt and the problems went away? I have isolated the problem to the speedometer. Rubber parts are old now and like mentioned, CV boots might be showing some age. Start by making sure that there's enough fuel reaching the engine. If the fuel filter is clogged, it could be restricting fuel flow and causing performance problems. Jeff Silver Member. Its not causing me any problems, but that's not to say it never will. Ask Cancel. The Polaris Sportsman range offers a wide selection of popular all-terrain vehicles and one of its popular models is the series.

This gave the company over 25 years of ATV experience when it released a new model of the Sportsman for

Lights Not Working There are a few different potential causes for this. The AWD does not work properly. If the engine is idling too low, it can cause shaking and noise. Find all posts by dcbennett Along with most every other brand of quad out there Thanks, Jeff. Here in Colo its rocky but dry riding. Another reason to address problems right away is safety. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Check the level and quality of the fuel in the tank and oil as well.