I just bought a used 03 prarie 360 4x4 automatic. I am having problems getting it to start. I thought it might be the plug so i swapped it out and it is still not startng right. It seems like it is starving for gas or something. But i am not 100% sure. I am not an atv mechanic. i was wondering if anyone had dealt with this before? Or if anyone had any suggestions on what could be the problem. thanks alot and any thought or ideas would be greatly appriciated.

 

Usually tight valves but even after this is dealt with I find mine is always dificult.

It ALWAYS starts no matter how cold but wants to stall and if it does it is hell on wheels (literally) getting it going again. After it is warmed up it is very dependeble. I have got in the habit of always parking in the direction of departure, start the bike and slowly move out. No stress on the machine for the first mile or so until it is warm. Even if just doing some work around home I take it for a little ride first.

The bottom line is if this peculiarity is the worse I can expect (and so far so good) I have no complaints.

 

My 650 needs the choke even in the midst of summer. It's finicky for sure.

 

yea my 03 360 is also known too wanna stall for the few minutes after starting, so i usually start it and let it run for 5-10 mins and its fine once shes warm..i also need to choke it even when its warm outside..

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Tangier
Usually tight valves but even after this is dealt with I find mine is always dificult.
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Ditto. Always set at the looser side.

 

Yep, my Prairie is also very cold natured, even in the summer.