2004 POLARIS 700 SPORTSMAN

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I have two thoughts on this.

You either have water in the electrics from hosing the mud off, especially if you used a power washer.

Or

If mud and water got into the stator and coated the sensor for the CDI. It is magnetic, but in close proximity.

Basically strip and clean and spray WD40 in connectors.

Other ideas here. The ATV forums are a great resource.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+polaris+sportsman+600+backfiring

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Various ideas in the link.

Engines only need three things

Good fresh fuel to the engine.
A spark at the right time
Compression

https://www.google.com/search?q=2004+Polaris+Sportsman+700.+Crank+but+no+start

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https://www.manualslib.com/manual/817908/Polaris-Sportsman-400.html

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check earth cable/s
dont jump start with a running car engine,it will send too many volts.
do you have spark?

If motor has to constantly charge a battery while running, it could use a bit more fuel.

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poor ignition switch water when inside

I have a 2004 700 carb that shut off while riding and then would start up 3-5 minutes later after many nights working on it Ifinally figured it out no help from any dealer. There are 2 circuit breakers under the front rack mine were very rusted, Replaced both never had the problem again. My situation was always only when the lights were on.
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