Originally Posted by 4x4fib

Hi Hiendtime, The way you described on what you need to do in order to keep your bike running when first starting it, it just doesn't sound right. I'm talking from mine and my friends expierences with there new machines. Yeah they may be cold blooded in the winter but it should start and run just fine anytime else. I have a 2004 700 prairie. From day one to start it I give it 1/2 to full choke while applying 1/4 throttle. It fires up immediately and I shut the choke off after approximately 30 seconds. At that time I can let off the gas and it stays running. This procedure worked for my 2002 650 and other prairies my friends have. You shouldn't have to mess with the idle screw every time you start it to keep it running. The air screws on my 700 were set at 1/2 turn out from closed when I bought it. I set them at 2 turns out and I installed a K&N air filter. This combo. worked great with my 700 in helping it idle better. Even w/ the stock filter I set them to 2 turns. If you don't feel comfortable making that adjustment, have your dealer do it. It sounds like he didn't prep. your machine right for you from the start. There could be a number of variables thats causing it not to run right. So let them figure it out and make it right. GOOD LUCK!!!