got in pretty deep water...took it home cleaned and checked....took my son for a ride just around my place....chuckin along bout 20mph and it just dies....checked all i know to check....one thing though....after i tried electrically starting it a few times and failed....gave a shot at the pull start....when i removed the pull rope i heard air flush out or in...like there was pressure in there....i dunno but could i have a vaccum problem....any info is greatly appreciated

 

bye the way....its a 2006 sportsman 500 ho...hunters additon.......it turnsover like it want to start but wont....changed plug....tried startin it without the gas cap....oil has no water....pretty sure gas has no water....help please

 

Does it have spark?? And make sure to drain the recoil housing, as that could be some of your problem

 

Could it of stopped getting fuel. Mine did the same thing I was riding it and it bogged down and stopped running. Got of checked everything and when I found what it was I felt dumb. I turned my fuel switch off on the side while cleaning it! Turned it back on it started right up.

 

If it has Spark and fuel then it can only be the carb. If you got it wet the chances are very good you need to remove the carb again, and clean it and blow out thru the all holes in carb with air gun. And when she starts up CALL IT GOOD!

One more thing, Make sure the airbox is dry/clean and blow out the air filter. And look at the oil. But i bet you a Diet Dew its the carb.

 

my hawkeye did that ever since the day i bought it. as soon as you remove the boot off the recoil, pressurized air rushes out. it should be okay

 

appreciate it guys....gonna clean the carb this evening and see what happens

 

cleaned the carb and yet still no luck....im really scratchin my head on this one

 

you know for sure its getting good spark and fuel correct.

 

did you drain the recoil start? if not, try just pulling the rope out and using the electric start to relieve the pressure.