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bikerpbl Feb 11, 2015 12:03 PM

1997 big bear 350 won't start
 
Hi this is my first post so please let me know if anything needs to be changed or clarified.
I just bought a big bear 350 yesterday, the previous owner said he had problems getting it started and running after about three years of him owning it. So far I have clean the carburetor replace the spark plug and have had no luck. I have also tried spraying starting fluid into the intake and pull starting it and it doesn't even pop. Thinking it was the timing I checked that and it seems to be very close. I have not checked the valves yet because I'm not too sure how to. Please let me know if you need pictures or anything else explained or have any ideas what to check next thank you.

papa hogg scoot Feb 11, 2015 08:31 PM

sounds like could be fire or compression[value could be tight on intake] may have to get an repair on atv guess before do value adjustment if never done one before

merryman Feb 12, 2015 03:22 AM

Check for a spark first by laying the plug on the head.

bikerpbl Feb 13, 2015 11:14 AM

thanks for the suggestions, i actually took the cam out and the lobes on it were very worn down so i think thats my problem.


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