1996 Xplorer 400
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1996 Xplorer 400
I just acquired a '96 Xplorer 400 from my dad. It probably hasn't run in at least 5-6 years and I thought I'd have a go at it and see what kind of damage I could do. The battery's dead but I was able to get it started with the pull cord. I replaced the gas, checked the oil, filled the coolant, and cleaned a bunch of gunky jelly out of the brake fluid reservoir and refilled it with fresh brake fluid. I also made the mistake of turning on the lights when it was running and blew every bulb in the darn thing!!! It seems to run fine except when I put it under much of a load. It bogs way down and loses power. I put some carb cleaner in the gas in case the carb's just a little gummy. I'm also planning on buying a new battery if this one doesn't charge for me. Any ideas as to what might be causing this? Thanks.
Mason
Mason
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Welcome! You're going to have to remove the carb and thoroughly clean it,make sure the main and pilot jet are clear, and replace the needle and seat since it's been sitting 5 to 6 years with fuel in it! Dump the gas and put in fresh gas. Get a new battery!The old one won't ever hold a charge after this long! You will blow bulbs out every time on a dead battery!!! I would take time to go from front to back on a machine that's been sitting 5-6 years and do a full service from gear case fluid to adjusting, lubing chains,new plug,air filter if needed,etc. http://www.mooseutilities.com/produc...&mk=37&md=1138 OPT
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