1998 Sportsman 500 Not Starting Help

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Feb 20, 2006 | 12:57 AM

RockDog

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1998 Sportsman 500 Not Starting Help

I have nver had problem wiyh it, I drove into my trailer after riding, took it home went to start it it would not start. Changed plug cleaned carb and still nothing. Have fuel and spark but won't fire. Please help if you know anything.

Feb 20, 2006 | 01:08 AM

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Check you ETC for correct adjustment

Feb 20, 2006 | 01:10 AM

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What's the ETC

Feb 20, 2006 | 07:55 AM

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1998 Sportsman 500 Not Starting Help

TRy adjusting the valves.And checking compression.

Feb 20, 2006 | 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by: ftwflh
TRy adjusting the valves.And checking compression.

very true you may have lost just enough compression so that the engine still runs but does not start.. remember you engine does need more compression to start then run