Polaris Ranger problems

[180splitg3]

@180splitg3 another tip for buying parts is to type the part number into an ebay search and there are usually a ton of used OEM parts off salvaged machines - 9 times out of 10, I'd rather have a used OEM part than a cheap amazon replacement.

Does the machine give you a check engine light?

good advice - no check engine light is coming on right now

 

[Chris in TN]

Mine does something similar - not even sure what model it is, but a Polaris Ranger 500. When it's cold it'll start and run for a minute or so then it goes dead and is hard, but not impossible, to get cranked again.

Like the choke is going off too soon, if it has a choke. I don't know. Not a small engine guy.

My solution is to just crank it and be sure I drive it around or sit there idling with my foot slightly touching the throttle, for at least two minutes, to warm it up before I try to let it idle. Easy most days. Difficult when it's the kids doing it and they only drove it 50 yards to grab a bay of hay and it goes dead and I have to go help them crank it.

 

[180splitg3]

Mine does something similar - not even sure what model it is, but a Polaris Ranger 500. When it's cold it'll start and run for a minute or so then it goes dead and is hard, but not impossible, to get cranked again.

Like the choke is going off too soon, if it has a choke. I don't know. Not a small engine guy.

My solution is to just crank it and be sure I drive it around or sit there idling with my foot slightly touching the throttle, for at least two minutes, to warm it up before I try to let it idle. Easy most days. Difficult when it's the kids doing it and they only drove it 50 yards to grab a bay of hay and it goes dead and I have to go help them crank it.

ugh - If I figure it out - I'll report back