MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
My old battery finally gave up the ghost , new battery sits for days in a non heated shed starts in subzero weather try changing the battery
Best thing I've found is starting it every couple hours and letting it run for 15 min or so. Not sure of the age of your battery but cold weather is definitely hard on them and will expose a weak one.
What battery did you buy? This is a new to me atv and it has the original battery in it. I do have it hooked up to a trickle charge 24/7 when it is home.
Try to use non ethanol fuel
It was around 0 degrees here last night and after fishing for a few hours my atv would not start. We ended up putting the eskimo shack over the atv with the heater inside and got it started. I am wondering if anyone has run into similar issues and has any recommendations to prevent me from having to do this again.Specific cold weather battery? New plugs? Engine heater install?Thanks
Thanks for all the advice. Let me try to reply to everyone...I have a 2015 polaris sportsman 850.I dont have a pull cord. I only use non-ethanol but my gas might not be winter blend now that I think about it. Might need to put some heet in thereThat relay switch might be a good idea in addition to a better battery.
All good that you already use Non E gas. Adding Heet or other alcohol based additives is basically just adding Ethanol to your Non E fuel. We use nothing but Sea Foam additive in our machines for winter duty. I suspect your battery is on it's last legs and you have received the best advice already. Full synthetic oil which a Polaris should already have and a new AGM battery (Absorbed Glass Mat)Make sure all the connections are clean and making good contact. I do keep a spray can of Either starting fluid handy for this exact reason but have never had to use it as long as all the other things are up to date. If the machine has a fuel filter this is the first thing I would check and replace. If the fuel in the tank is old or even partially old I would drain the tank and lines completely and start with fresh Non E fuel. Check the fuel petcock as they have fine mesh screens that will get clogged if old gas was in the tank. Moisture in the tank falls to the lowest point which is usually at the petcock.
Exactly....Gamalot nailed it. DON'T be dumping HEET in there! Yer trying to keep alcohol OUT of yer system, that's why ya buy the non-oxy! I'd also stay away from the Wally world Neverstart batts; ask any boat or mechanic about those. And ya, I went thru 3 in my boat in 2 years...junk. I won't post on anything I haven't used or done, either. Get a good AGM one like an Interstate or Yuasa (which are rated #1 for ATV's) Plus, a glass mat batt is better with all the bouncin' and jouncin' around. A gel too, but they get pretty pricey. BUT, ya really get what ya pay for in a battery. Even though Johnson Controls makes 2/3 of the batts out there, including the Neverstarts, they make them to the suppliers specs. (ie cheaper) Top brands are made better in batts, simple fact. I've seen a lot of batt issues in my years working on engines/cars. My brand-new F-150 had two clunkers right in a row...their best big Motorcraft big ones. It happens. Get one with the most Ah, followed by the highest CCA, and you should be good to go. I'd suggest a battery tender too, to keep it healthy.
Thanks Rebelss, for batteries I have been buying the Vmax Tank AGM batteries for quite a few years now and swear by them. They sell a great little charger to go with them that is also a maintainer and in 10 years I have never had a battery go bad yet. I was lucky to get 3 years with a Walmart deep cycle for my trolling motor but the Vmax tank is still going strong after 8 full seasons. Buddies have tried the Gel ones, Yellow top or blue top versions with good results also. I am not sure if any of the Lithium Ion makers are tooled up for ATV and other ORVs yet but those would also be a consideration. Lead/Acid batteries are old school these days IMO.