2004 700efi polaris gas leek??

[hookset]

I have a gas leek on my 2004 700 efi. Anyone had this problem? tips on fixing it, or should I just tear it apart and see whats up?

thanks

joe

[Dave]

Joe, I would check this out first.........

CSPC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of Sportsman 700 EFI ATVs.

Recall Alert

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, D.C. 20207

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Polaris “Sportsman 700 EFI” ATVs About 12,170

Manufacturer/Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: The throttle cable may bind when the handlebars are turned full left or full right, resulting in an increase in engine speed and unintended vehicle acceleration. In addition, the fuel line may rub against the vehicle chassis, resulting in a fuel line leak which could be a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 19 incidents (including two minor injuries such as scrapes, bruises, and minor injuries to the leg, knee, and shoulder) involving the throttle cable binding which may cause the ATV to accelerate. There have been 31 incidents (but no injuries or fires) involving gasoline leaking from the fuel line rubbing against the chassis.

Description: All model year 2004 “Sportsman 700 EFI” ATVs with model numbers A04CH68CU, A04CH68AU, A04CH68AP, and A04CH68AQ are part of this recall. The model number is on the rear upper frame tube located directly under the right side of the seat. The ATVs have black seats with a grey, red, and black chassis. “700 Sportsman” is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the chassis, body and fuel tank, and “EFI” is displayed on the instrument/headlight pod.

Sold at: Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from March 2003 to August 2004 for between $7,899 and $8,899.

Manufactured in: U.S.A.

Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to inspect, reroute, and replace the throttle cable and the fuel line as necessary. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.

Contact: For more information, call Polaris toll-free at (800) POLARIS (765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight (ET) seven days a week, or log on to their Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.

[hookset]

COOL!!!!(cool you found that, not cool I have a gas leak and all the headaches) Where can I get a "official" copy of this to bring in and have them look at it.

thanks for your research I appreciate it.

joe

joe

[Irish06]

Copy the recall notice off of the last post and take it to your dealer. He should have the recall notice as well. Before doing that trace your fuel lines to see if it is that problem.

[Dave]

Google it and you should find it. ON the Polaris site. Sorry, I didn't pay attention to the area.

[sledhead]

if the fuel line is cut, it will be on the left side in front of the intake air tube for the clutches. Rubs right on the frame. the fix is replace the line if needed or zip tie it to the upper coolant line away from the frame. the throttle cable was routed under the bars on some machines. disconnect the cable route over the bars and reinstall. this is a free fix. if your in the cities area go see scott at the hitching post in south st.paul.

[hookset]

I called The dealer in Park Rapids and gave him my serial number. He ran it threw the Polaeis computer and they say I already had the recall done. so unless the guy didnt do all three things on the recall, my leak must be coming from some where else . Too bad it is 180 miles from me or I could have torn into it this weekend. I will let every one know where it wes leeking when I get it fixed.

thanks, you guys are great.

joe