I went to start my ATV after the winter and the kick starter does nothing. It sounds like mettal on metal. When i tried to push start it, the tires just lock up and go nowhere. The book i have suggests the engine may be froze up> WHat can I do to be sure or to start it. I spent too much $ for it to sit! Please help? thanx!

 

MORE THAN LIKELY IT IS FROZE UP, BEFORE YOU STORE YOU RIDE LONG TERM YOU NEED TO TAKE THE HEAD OFF OR TAKE OUT THE SPARK PLUG AND SPRAY LUBRICANT IN IT, I RECOMMEND TAKING THE HEAD OFF BECAUSE YOU CAN GET A LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON INSIDE AND CHANGE THE HEAD GASKET AND COAT THE CYLINDER WITH SOME 2 STROKE OIL TO PREVENT THIS. WHAT USUALLY HAPPENS IS THAT CONDESATION BUILDS IN THE CYLINDER AND RUSTS UP THE RINGS. YOU NEED TO REMOVE YOUR CYLINDER GET IT HONED AND INSTALL NEW RINGS, THE WHOLE THING SHOULDN'T RUN YOU OVER 20 BUCKS IF YOU TAKE THE CYLINDER OFF YOUR SELF AND TAKE IT TO YOUR LOCAL SHOP.