Now that the colder weather is here, When I take it off choke to start, gears give a grinding noise, but wont engage.....HELP..................Ron ELSTONE

 

Sounds like engine RPM is too high and the belt drive is already engaging. This causes the gears to not want to mesh upon insertion.

Check the engine RPM at idle especially when choke is on which causes the engine RPM to increase.

 

Thanks a lot....I am a senior and plan to use this machine for plowing my driveway because I am not too good on my feet, and I know little about ATV's....I let it warm up longer and the revs slowed and it worked fine.........but....are there manual adjustments to the idle, or is preset??

 

There is a manual adjustment for idle speed on the carburetor. I believe its a screw with a flexible extension, depending on the vintage. Other adjustments include gear selector position rod.

 

yhea the idle speed should be on the flexible extension, and you should be able to twist it with your fingers to set the idle

 

Thanks..........I have ued all of the advice and.....its working

 

great to hear. Hope your having fun.