If I don't run my quad for about a week, I have difficulty getting it started. Takes at least 6 attempts. Basically, I just lower the choke and hit the start button repeatedly. Does anyone have any tips to make this less aggrevating? I played with the idle when I first got the machine and I probably screwed it up. I think the manual calls for 1400rpm idle. Of course I don't know where I'm at now. I have it set so it does not jolt into gear.

Thanks and good riding.

Rob

 

There's a priming lever on the carburetor on the right hand side. If you push this down twice before attempting to start it, it should fire right up. If you do this you shouldn't even need the choke.

 

Minehunter is on the money. I have the same bike you do and usually burn the most of the gas out of the carb after a ride. I pump mine 2-4 times when starting it cold. You will feel pressure when the primer starts pushing gas in I usually pump it once more and she is good. I never have had to use the choke after I priming it

 

Thanks for the tip, guys. I'll give it a try.

Rob

 

hey dude i had the same problem took it back to dealer for 100 mile check up told him he said intake valve to close only thing he found but it fixed it got to thinking my ac 250 was hard to start check it same thing fix it to may not be your problem but i thought i tell you love my cats 20014x4 400 20002x4 250 1997 220 bayou

 

My 400 cat is the same way. Our 500 starts up quickly and rarly needs choke more than a few seconds. The 400 needs all of the choke and needs it for a while after starting unless I do as these other guys have mentioned and prime it for a couple of pumps then it only needs limited choke like the 500.

 

hey dude i also had a problem with dirt in my carb i installed a inline fuel filter i carry fuel in cans and got dirt in the bowel drain out gas it started much faster dealer said filter didnt void warranty either 2 dallor fix easy to just cut line pop it in works great 2001400 4x4 2000 2x4 250 1997 220 bayou