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'96 Sportsman 500 Not firing?

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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Default '96 Sportsman 500 Not firing?

There's gas, the flow switch is set to "ON", Bendix is engaging and turning the flywheel. It just won't fire...

Brand new Bendix, Brand new Spark Plug, brand new flywheel, brand new key switch, brand new starter, etc.


(Carburetor looks like it's in great shape, but i probably should clean it.)

To Old Polaris Tech, i can't buy a carburetor rebuild kit at the moment. (Money issues)
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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Make sure you have spark first if you haven't already done so.Pull the fuel line from the carb and see if you have good fuel flow. If you don't it could be fuel pump related. If you do have fuel,then at least you can clean the carb jets,try to clean the float needle if needed and then see if it runs..
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by old polaris tech
Make sure you have spark first if you haven't already done so.Pull the fuel line from the carb and see if you have good fuel flow. If you don't it could be fuel pump related. If you do have fuel,then at least you can clean the carb jets,try to clean the float needle if needed and then see if it runs..
Ok, i will do that. Thanks, OPT for helping me so much.

I pulled the hose and it had a great fuel flow.

Will clean carburetor and post back what happens!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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Ah, the fourwheeler cranked right up. It does indeed have a knocking noise.

Gonna call the guy and discuss what we can do.
 
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