My 03' Rincon is very difficult to start in cold weather, below 35 F. I've tried using the primer on the carb. according to the manual, and everything else they suggest. I can get it started after I run the batt. down, recharge it, try again, and swear my butt off. Any suggetions? And is there an engine warmer or block heater I can attach and plug in?

Thanks,
Joe

 

i typically had lots of problems trying to start a cold engine, typically on days when the temps were well below zero. here's what i've been doing (gleened from info off the forum). incidently, i also posted a topic called Cold Starting a Rubicon (in the Honda section).

here's what works for my 01 rubicon:

- turn on the ignition
- wait for at least 30 seconds (i believe that there is a carb heater), if it's below 10 degrees (F), wait for 45 seconds
- pump the throttle about 3/4 full to get some fuel in the carb
- hit the ignition WHILE applying VERY small amount of throttle (you don't want to flood it).

i have yet to start the ATV when it's -20F, but this process has worked down to about 20F. if the temp is below that, you may want to use the primer.

last winter i didn't use this procedure, and had LOADS OF TROUBLE starting it. i have not used the primer yet this winter to start the atv..

one last thing - a strong battery is key.

good luck!

 

we have been having very cold temps latley and I have had no problem with my rincon. I just pull the choke and it fires right up. I keep it in an unheated tin shed, so it gets cold. I do use sea foam in the gas though. also when it's really cold I make sure to go on a decent ride at least every other day to get it good and hot.

 

Could you tell me what sea foam is?

I just got word from the dealer. THey said the quad check out, batt & fuel mixture. An idea they have, which I'm going to do, is to run heavier gauge wire and a larger batt. They mentioned that there was a dealer posting for this kit to help with cold starts. I'll post what the kit is and how well it works.

Another trick I'm going to try is a oil dipstick heater out of J C Whitley.

Thanks for the advice guys.

 

honestly I don't know why your rincon won't start It's gotten below zero around here, and way colder than 35 for the last couple of weeks if not 2 months. sea foam is like stabil but better. it has a cleaning agent also. I use it on everything all the guys in my family swear by it

 

use the primer on the side of the carb..turn on key,pull choke,remove side panel to access primer,pump primer 2 times,it will fire right up..look thru the owners manual it will tell you this and a whole lot more...

 

I've used the primer and followed the manual as far as starting instructions.

Do you guys have anyproblems with plugs fouling? and which plug do you run with? THe manual list two types.

 

Jaffrican has a pretty good method there. I use the same method for my Foreman, and last weekend it was minus 15 degrees in the morning, she fired right up. The only thing I do differenty is let it sit with the ignition on a little longer before I attempt cranking. Like about a minute or two. Works great, and she starts easy every time, even in 15 below temps.