NEED HELP with my polaris Xplorer 400 - problem going into reverse.
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By hengstserepair
Howdy ya'll. I am working ona 2000 Yamaha Breeze 125. It was in rought shape when I received it and I am working through issues as they pop up. The quad had been sitting for years. I was able to get her running again, but I need your help with the following issue:
I don't trust the transmission yet and I don't want to make problems any worse. So, I haven't pushed things hard at all. Low rpms, less than 5mph in reverse.
Nuetral: Runs as expected
Reverse: She seems to be driving fine at slow speeds. Going into reverse at idle is fine, coming out of reverse back into neutral won't work (the shifter is just stuck). As soon as I turn off the quad, I am able to shift around without any issue.
Forward: It slips. It seems to only transfer power to the wheels on a smooth surface and going slightly downhill. When shifting into forward at idle, there is a clacking sounds during the transition. Shifting back to nuetral works just fine.
Other Notable Symptoms: There was old oil in the vbelt and when I was tuning the carb, it starting blowing out of the CVT cooling vent at the front of the quad. Made quite a mess. There is positive crankcase pressure due to piston blowby, that I have not decided whether or not I am going to fix (customer budget dependant). Since the oil was old, much darker than the new oil that is in the crankcase, I am thinking it seeped past a bad seal while it was sitting for years. The oil that was in it when I first got it had gas in it.
Thoughts: I am thinking maybe there is an issue with the clutch. I worry about the old oil intermingling with the dry centrifugal clutch. I was thinking my next step would be to take the cover off of the clutch and inspect it.
Let me know what you all think. Any advice and ideas is greatly appreciated. This is only the 3rd quad I have worked on and I have a lot to learn.
Lorne
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By en4cer
Problem number 1,
2000 Polaris Xplorer 400. No start, has spark. Has fuel ,found Low Compression less than 60 psi. What to do next?? Going crazy here.
Problem number 2.
1994 polaris Sportsman 400 starter won't engage. Button on left side with light switch seems to be almost stuck in, weak spring behind button?
Any help would be nice.
Thanks Chris in West Central Minnesota
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By davefrombc
1996-2003 Polaris Sportsman 400, 500, and Xplorer 500 service manual
View File Polaris Sportsman 400, 500, and Xplorer 500 service manual
This detailed, comprehensive manual covers the Polaris Sportsman 400, 500, and Xplorer 500 4x4 from 1996-2003.
Submitter davefrombc Submitted 05/05/2026 Category Polaris ATV
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By en4cer
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By sandman001
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