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stogie Mar 31, 2001 07:05 PM

I had my 450 stored for the winter. This spring the battery was dead so I gave it a charge. Now it won't start. It ran great until it was stored, any recommendations? I live a LONG way from a dealer and don't have a vehicle to haul it in.

signed rookie

thud Mar 31, 2001 09:43 PM

it wont turn over or it wont fire?? start by draining all the gas, change your fuel filter ( if you have one)refill we clean fresh gas, pull the plug and make sure its clean and in good shape(replace if needed)make sure the choke cable is free , check any and all electrical connections between the battery, ignition switch ( including fuses... maybe when ya charged it you popped a fuse??) , finally.. consult your manual ,it may suggest something simple that you have over looked. If all else fails loaded if up and take it to the dealer. Many times theres a simple fix to a problem such as this where it was running fine one day, then dead ( even though it sat over the winter) the next. (rodent damage to wiring anyone??)

stogie Mar 31, 2001 10:24 PM

Turns over but, no response similar to trying to start with the kill switch on

Michaud68 Mar 31, 2001 11:30 PM

if you didn't drain the gas from the carb or add fuel stabilizer to the gas you probably need a carb clean.

plunker Apr 1, 2001 11:28 AM

use the primer button on the carb, 2 or 3 pumps and away you go!

ex_master Apr 1, 2001 11:37 AM

A new plug always helps

trx450 Apr 2, 2001 08:44 AM

I think every one has covered the usual suspects: Does it have SPARK, fuel, and compression???. Is kill switch in the center position? ALSO-- If you have mice in your storage area, check for a nest in your airbox, and for wiring damage caused by them chewing EVERYTHING.
Let us know how you make out. (4-MAN-S in atv time)


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