polaris 3088170

keith24k · #1 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 07:02 AM

everytime you get on the gas it starts cutting out like its going to die and then takes off.is it time to rebuild the carburator or something else wrong?

blekranek · #2 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 05:07 PM

Air fuel mixture, try leaning it out a bit. Also check the plug, and air filter!

keith24k · #3 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 03:43 AM

i changed the plug and checked the filter looked ok to me.i will try leaning it out!

Dirty Dawg Dale · #4 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 10:07 AM

Your throttle safety switch could be activating. The throttle lever should have 1/16 to 1/8 free play for proper adjustment.

dragrcr890 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 05:55 AM

where's this safety switch?????????????? I have the same problems.
keith 24k - I have the same quad with the same problems. lets work together.
dragrcr890@yahoo.com and I'll provide my contact info. I'll tell you all the solutions i've tried for this with no help so you can not waste your time.

**blueline15** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 09:13 AM

there is nothing to adjust on the switch, you just want to check throttle freeplay as dale said. the switch is just there to kick in if it thinks the throttle is stuck wide open and severly limits the machine via rpms

dragrcr890 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 09:21 AM

there is a 2 wire plug going to the throttle cable (thumb) spot. will those wires lead to the switch in question? how would i check to see if the switch is bad. the throttle cable seems to be ok (not sticking) and the lever has some play in it.

**blueline15** · #8 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 09:30 AM

ooh i cant remember where the throttle safety switch is. it might, im only a parts guy, not a tech so this is getting a little bit out of my knowledge

dragrcr890 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-10-2009, 09:41 AM

ok, just seems to erratic like it's electrical. sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't

dragrcr890 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009, 04:35 AM

blueline,
can you give me a schematic for the throttle controls on the handle bars so I can see what the two wire up there do? also, i think i'm going to replace the fuel pump as this could be the issue, how much and where would I get it? Tried it again last night and i can get it to idle, but when i "punch" it, it'll die. so if the fuel pump is only giving a certain amount to the fuel bowls then this might explain it or if the throttle safety switch is acting up...... I've also considered a clogged main jet, but it's way to consistant to be that in my opinion. I don't think after cleaning the carb 4 times that something is clogging it the same way everytime.