Content Source: 2020 GENERAL 1000 Owner’s Manual (9929901 R01) > Troubleshooting Chapter
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The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual. Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com |
| Possible Cause | Solution |
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| Out of fuel | Refuel |
| Water is present in fuel | Replace with new fuel |
| Fouled or defective spark plug | Inspect, clean and/or replace spark plug |
| Worn or defective spark plug wires | Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can assist |
| Incorrect spark plug gap or heat range | Set gap to specs or replace plug |
| Loose ignition connections | Check all connections and tighten |
| Low battery voltage | Recharge the battery to 12.8 VDC |
| Incorrect fuel | Replace with fresh recommended fuel |
| Clogged air filter | Inspect and clean or replace |
| Throttle release switch malfunction | Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can assist |
| Other mechanical failure | Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can assist |
| Overheated engine | Clean radiator screen and core, clean engine exterior. Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can assist |
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