Polaris Starting Problem

[RoosterR]

Was out fishing last night and had a heck of a time starting my 2005 Polaris Sporstman 500 H.O. , it would turn over just fine, but would not fire. 30 minutes later it finally started. My question is how many spark plugs do they have, and location of them. Still factory plugs. First time ever having trouble starting. Also, can a gas line freeze with these cold temps and wind chill?

[jltimm]

It has one spark plug, but I think it's not to accessible. Gas line shouldn't freeze with todays ethanol gas. How old is the gas, and how often is the wheeler ran? What weight oil does it have in it?

[boatfixer]

May or not be related, but... I've noticed that my Honda will start much better on 87 octane than on the 91 that is recomended. It is a fact that 91 premium will not vaporize as well as 87 in colder temps. If there is water in the gas than yes you can have freezeing issues. Adding sea foam, stabil, etc will help with moisture problems.

[RoosterR]

Gas is a few months old. Not run often, but more lately with hunting and fishing. Not sure with oil, but want to say 5W.

[RoosterR]

Also, I run premium gas in it.

[jltimm]

Does it turn over slowly, or normal? Getting a new plug would be a cheap try to figure out if that's the problem.

[RoosterR]

Turns over normal, got a new plug and still takes awhile to fire when cold. Went out this morning and will not start but it was 24 below last night so maybe thats why.

[jltimm]

I'd put some winter weight oil in there if your not sure what you have in there now. I'd suggest Amsoil 0-40 ATV oil or and equivalent synthetic oil that is fluid in the cold temps. Does the wheeler start and run good in warmer temps?

[RoosterR]

Runs perfect in warmer weather, starting to wonder if gas line or carb may be froze, or getting there.

[jltimm]

Did ya try putting some heet in it? Have ya checked the gas line for flow?

[RoosterR]

No, not yet.

[Fredd]

Maybe not rolling over fast enough....battery, oil, cold??

[jabug]

if the battery is a little weak it will take al the power to turn over and not have enough amps left to produce a hot enough spark. electronic ignition needs a certain amount of aps to fire properly.

[RoosterR]

Thanks guys for the help.