when i start up my kodiak2000 for the first time of the day, i use the choke as instructed in my manual, i leave it run for several minutes easing the choke off, the engine dies, and wont start again with the choke, the only way it will start is by using the throttle, and revving the engine for several more minutes before it will idle and i can put it in gear, any suggestions as to the problem?

 

Brian, I have to agree the cold Idle on my 2000 Kodiak is not the best. However, if you let the choke close automatically it will work OK. Don't touch it after you open it all the way! I think we need to contact Yamaha about this. I'd expect my $6000 machine to idle by itself after starting on a cold day too.

 

I agree with you guy's my 00 Kodiak is also cold blooded. I have found that the proper choke position is key to getting it to start and warming it up. Once I get mine running I leave the choke alone until it starts to warm up and the idle climbs. I then decrease the choke to a lower idle and let it warm up at least ten minutes depending on the air temperature. Once its warm you should be able to close the choke and it should idle. If it doesn't it's not warmed up enough.If this happens I then put the choke to about 1/4 and restart and continue the warm up. Definately a very finickey warm up process.

 

I posted a similar question a while back. Here is what I have found works best:

1.) Start the Kodiak Full Choke and then move to the middle position. Let it idle a couple of minutes. I let it set for 4-5 minutes if it is real cold.

2.) Put it in gear and start driving. If it is idling to high, close the choke a little until it will shift. Start riding and close the choke all the way. It should only take about 10 minutes of riding to warm up (depending on temp)

3.) If you have to stop and let it idle before it warms up enough, open the choke just enough to raise the RPMs. To far and it will stall (use no choke to start again) not enough and it will stall (open the choke or throttle).

I have found that it does not like to be drivin with the choke on at all so just, so just bump it on a little as you stop. I don't believe there is any thermostat that's why it is so cold blooded.

Hope this helps!
Ryan

 

i have never had a problem with mine idling. actually this machine has performed great other than the water pump leak whick yamaha has now admitted to the problem and they are working with us to resolve it.however it does sound like you may have a little problem that needs checking out.the people i know that have this machine have not had idling problems.

 

thanks guys for your help, i sure will try that next time