hi all,

noob here. what is the best way to start a Suzuki LT80 QuadSport after a week.
We bought one for our kid, but are not going to let him know till christmass.

I have it in the shed. i can get it started but it takes about 50 tries to get it warmed up enough to stay running. i really have know idea what im doing.

i hit the button, it starts for 3 seconds the after a couple times i start playing with the choke, pushing off and then back on tring to not let it die. when do i apply gas?

what is the proper way to do this?

 

It should not be that fussy to keep running. I turn the choke on and crank, it usually starts in a few seconds, leave the choke on until the rpm begins to drop, then off, rpm will come up again get ready to choke again as soon as they begin to lower again. Usually 2 or 3 cycles like this and it will stay running without out choke. It should respond to throttle at that point.
A old spark plug, defective fuel shut up (causes engine to flood when sitting, usually takes a lot of cranking before it will fire) broken reed valve or low compression are some of the reasons they don't start easy. If everything is right they are easy to start.
If your compression is under 100 lbs its too low, average is @125. If its low a bit of oil down the plug hole will raise the compression temporarily and make it easier to start.

 

I think you should clean the carb. Also drain the gas tank.
Use non ethanol gas and it should be OK.
A inline fuel shut off is recommended so you can shut the fuel off and run the carb dry when done riding. This has helped many.

 

no point in draining gas. just keep tank topped up and add some stabilizer and it will be fine.