it starts if you spray starting fluid into the intake, but only for about 10 seconds and then just dies. it sat for about 2 months, he said he had it running last week, but ran out of gas. he put gas in it but it is from his fathers chainsaw can. im thinking its just the gas? the carbs probably could use a good cleaning too, but its not my bike and i just wanted some input. thanks.

 

Sounds like you already have it under control. Check the plugs and reeds too.

 

new plugs, 32:1 mix, very cold outside

 

Give your idle jets about a 1/2 turn in. Helps start it in the winter.

 

Don't spray starting fuel in the intake.That motor needs oil in the gas and the starting fluid does'nt have that oil in it.

 

If you just give it a couple squirts to see if its getting a spark its fine, just dont keep trying it.

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so i go to drain the gas and no gas is coming out. turns out he didnt put enough gas in the tank to run the bike with the fuel **** in the on position. all i did was turn on the reserve and the thing has been idling perfectly.

 

You can buy starting fluid with lubricate in it. That's what I use.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I've always been told that you NEVER use ether on a quad.

 

Hey Pat, what's up? If the temperature is kind of cool, sometimes I'll use a little bit to help clear out the purge gas. Who told you starting fluid should never be used?