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Old 04-27-2009, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 99ac300
i need help my 4 wheeler wont start its gettin gas and spark and also has a new carb on it
Did you adjust the throttle cable, which in return will adjust the carb opening and closing.
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 01:18 PM
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no i didnt the carb came pre set from arctic cat and i just put it on and i got a new plug and i checked to see how good the fire was and it was **** poor so i set the gap and it fires alot better now but ill go and try that if u have anymore ideas please let me know

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Old 04-28-2009, 08:33 PM
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Are you using choke when you start it? Do you mean won't start with electric or at all???
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 12:27 PM
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the choke lever is broke but it can still be used and yea i used it and i mean it cranks and wont start and also it wont crank with the electric start at all but all the electronics are testing good
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 01:59 PM
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Try a spritz of starter fluid to see if it will at least kick over.
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 03:44 PM
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does it have a pull? sometimes a pull will work and the electric won't.
 
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Old 04-30-2009, 12:57 PM
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i used starting fluid and i didnt have any effect at all it was like i didnt use any it just did the samething didnt start or kick over and ive tried the pull rope that still didnt work and none of the valves are stuck i thought about takin it to arctic cat to let them look at it but they want an arm and a leg just to look at it
 
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Old 05-07-2009, 02:45 PM
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well i got it started finally but it reves up on its own and ive ruled out the idle screw and its hard to start but all in all the 4 wheel drive works along with the high low and super low range i think i may need a hotter plug any suggestions
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 09:52 PM
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hope your problems with atv will be fixed right away..im sure our moderators are doing their best to help us...
 
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Old 05-13-2009, 08:09 AM
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well gentlemen thanks for all the help i finally got it runnin come to find out all this time the filter was all clogged up even though i hit it with a recharger kit lol but shes tearin through the mud holes 1 sippy hole at a time and a week from now me and about 10 of my buddys are havin a competition to see who can get through the mud pit faster wish me luck


thanx again guys
 


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