Is there anybody out there with enough arm-power to start a Grizzly with the recoil starter when the temperatures are below zero and the battery has discharged?

 

Jeez, most guys can't pull start it very well in warm weather! I've done it, but it ain't easy. Try jumper cables.

Rick

 

I dread the thought. I almost killed myself the one time i tried to start it and the decompression device kicked out.

 

Thats what I was wondering. I tried to pull start one at a dealership in 70 degree weather and the pressure on the rope was unbelievable.

 

Hey! New "Worlds Strongest Man" event! They already pull a big rig and push a hum-v

 

I was intimidated by the pull start at first but decided what the heck I better figure out how to do this in case I get stuck in the woods with no battery.
I've found that if I pull just past the compression stroke prior to initiating my start pull I can pretty much get enough force to get the thing started on the first pull.
It took me a few times to figure it out (and an awful sore shoulder) but now I have no problems even in cold weather.
I'm not a small guy either so I guess that helps...

 

You might want to consider a compression release like some of the big 4 stroke 2 wheel bikes have.

 

The easiest way to start a quad in sub zero temps when the battery cannot turn it over is to have someone push the starter button while another person pulls the cord. In -40 temps, its about the only way to get a big bore 4stroke to go.