I have a '97 kodiak 400 and it is giving me problems starting/ running. If i choke it and hit the start button, it will crank and run for about 2 seconds and then die. it does that 15 to 20 times before it will finally crank with the choke off. then when it finally cranks with the choke off, I have to let it sit and idle for 4 or 5 minutes before I can touch the throttle, or it will die again. I thought it was a problem with the carb so I purchase a new one and put it on the machine. It still does the same thing. Anyone have an idea what the problem could be here??

 

i would say check your fluids, your wiring connections, and if it's not ANY of those, it is internal on the engine..

 

If its been awhile since the valves were checked, Youll probably find the intake valve clearance is too tight.

Or the mixture screw is too lean, or you have an intake leak.