Originally Posted by JustRandy

The idle going up n down means the carb is lean. Maybe an air leak or it's adjusted wrong or maybe a bad fuel pump. If you want to rule out the fuel pump, blow on the vent hose coming from the gas cap and that will force gas thru the pump.

Also, try turning on the headlights and see if that helps it run better at higher rpms. If so, you have a bad regulator.



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Originally Posted by black798

Would it be the lt-4wd or lt-f4wdxs?

Originally Posted by black798

Tanner the issue that you are having with your 200. You might want to look at changing the needle that is attached to the slide diaphragm. I think it is the jet needle..? But I had a similar problem where the needle had been worn a little and was catching and not letting the jet come open. The fuel pump could cause an issue but i would say its related to something with the slide diaphragm.

Originally Posted by black798

Would it be the lt-4wd or lt-f4wdxs?
Theres about a 10 dollar difference but the diagram shows exactly the same thing

Originally Posted by TannerP15

I didnt notice anything wrong with the needle, will an unnoticable imperfection cause that problem?

Originally Posted by black798

Tanner the issue that you are having with your 200. You might want to look at changing the needle that is attached to the slide diaphragm. I think it is the jet needle..? But I had a similar problem where the needle had been worn a little and was catching and not letting the jet come open. The fuel pump could cause an issue but i would say its related to something with the slide diaphragm.

Originally Posted by JustRandy

Needles can get worn, but it's noticeable.



It would cause it to run a little rich.

Originally Posted by TannerP15

k thanks, I guess ill have to order a new one. Also does a rich mixture make the spark plug tip turn black?

Originally Posted by JustRandy

Yup