Polaris ATV Repair Manual 1985-1995

Ready to tackle the trails once again? If you're waiting on a tune-up or repair for your Polaris ATV, don't waste any more time. Instead, pick up a copy of this 1985-1995 Polaris repair manual by Clymer and start completing the job on your own. You'll be able to handle just about any maintenance task or repair project with the help of this informative guide. It covers everything from regular maintenance and tune-ups to detailed repairs on the engine, cooling system, suspension, steering and more. It even includes detailed wiring diagrams and troubleshooting guides for your Polaris ATV.

If you have multiple Polaris models from this era, don't worry. There are several popular Polaris ATVs that are detailed in this manual, including:

• Polaris Scrambler, 1985-1986, 1995
• Polaris Cyclone, 1987
• Polaris Trail Boss, 1989-1994
• Polaris 300, 400L 4x4, 1993-on
• Polaris Sportsman 6x6, 1995
• Polaris Explorer, 1995
• Polaris Trail Blazer, 1990-1995
• Polaris Magnum 2x4
• Polaris Magnum 4x4

* Note: All 2WD, 4WD and 6-wheel drive models are included.

Book Excerpt

TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnosing mechanical or electrical problems is relatively simple if you use orderly procedures and keep a few basic principles in mind. The first step in any troubleshooting procedure is to define the symptoms as closely as possible and then localize the problem. Subsequent steps involve testing and analyzing those areas which could cause the symptoms. A haphazard approach may eventually solve the problem, but it can be very costly in terms of wasted time and unnecessary parts replacement. Proper lubrication, maintenance and periodic tune-ups as described in Chapter Three will reduce the necessity for troubleshooting. Even with the best of care, however, all vehicles are prone to problems which will require troubleshooting. Never assume anything and do not overlook the obvious. If you are riding along and the engine suddenly quits, check the easiest, most accessible areas first. Has the spark plug wire fallen off? Is there fuel in the tank? Is the fuel shut-off valve turned ON? If nothing obvious turns up in a quick check, look a little further. Learning to recognize and describe symptoms will make repairs easier for you or a mechanic at the shop. Describe the problems accurately and fully. Did the engine lose power gradually and miss before stopping or did it stop suddenly with a bang? What color smoke (if any) came from the exhaust, and so on. After the symptoms are defined, areas which could cause problems can be tested and analyzed. Guessing at the cause of a problem may provide the solution, but it usually leads to frustration, wasted time and a series of expensive, unnecessary parts replacements.

Subject: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 Polaris Scrambler, Cyclone, Trail Boss, 300, 400L, Sportman, Explorer, Trail Blazer, Magnum ATV service, maintenance, and repair instructions. ISBN-10: 0892876689 | ISBN-13: 9780892876686 | Clymer M496