Polaris Freedom 2002

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Backfires
Engine
Power Loss
Weak spark from
fouled, defective,
worn or wrong
spark plugs
Broken reed
petals/valves
Clean/replace
spark plugs
See your
dealer
Engine Pinging
or Knocking
Poor quality,
low octane
gasoline
Incorrect
ignition
timing
Spark plugs
heat range
too high
Siphon and
replace fuel
See your
dealer
Replace
with cor-
rect plugs
Weak
spark
Incorrect
fuel or fuel
mixture
Water in
gas or
oil tank
Fuel filter
clogged
Jet intake
clogged
Cooling
system
clogged
Change
plugs or
plug wires
Siphon and
refill
Siphon and
refill
Replace
Clean
Flush cooling
system