The engine only turns over like 1/8 times of trying to start it. And when it does it's for half a second or less and as soon as I let off the start button it dies. Also I think I mentioned before that I was riding and it just stalled. Once I get it started and it doesn't shut off at idle, I'll get maybe 50 yards and it dies.

 

Then the problem could be in the starter clutch. The manual should show you step by step on how to replace it.Item#7.

 

ok I just went out for the first time today tried to start it. Starter is turning but no signs whatso ever of the engine turning over. My problem is that a week or so ago we hooked up my friends battery charger to it and tried to start it and it fired right up. Yesterday it fired up but would not stay running for more than a minute. At this point I am thinking it could be the spark plug or maybe the jets are dirty. Thoughts?

 

Checking for spark is one of the first things I mentioned. Pull the plug and with no load on the engine it may turn over fast enough to see if you have spark or not. With the plug in ,battery checked out good and starter turns,but engine isn't engaging or hesitant to engage then it still could be a worn starter clutch. And yes even if it cranks and dies it could be a carb problem on top of that.Don't let it over whelm you,it's just a process of elimination. Check one thing at a time to narrow down the problem.Again the manual can help with it's step by step trouble shooting checks and guides.

 

I'm gonna look at it tomorow but the fact that yesterday it started up tells me that the starter clutch is probably fine. The spark plug on these is right under the gas tank right?

 

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Think valves could be too tight?

 

Forgot to mention that it died yesterday when I let off the gas

 

One more time make sure you don't have more than 1/8" slack at the throttle lever. All this is in the manual.

 

Today changed spark plug. It has spark. I think fuel pump is broken I took it apart and cleaned it that did not help so I'm going to buy a new one. There was no gas getting to the carb