I couldnt decide where to post this question, so here goes. I have a 4 wheeler i use on the property for hauling wood, manure, etc. and it wont stay running. i checked the fuel for water and the plug for spark and blew out the carb. it will crank but goes dead when i try to throttle it up. it ran like a scalded dog 2 weeks ago. I really cant afford to take it to a repair shop, they will break one off in you. any ideas on what i could do? or try?
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roosmom
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check your fuel filter, make sure it is clean.
check the fuel pump, make sure it is working.
check your fuel filter, make sure it is clean.
check the fuel pump, make sure it is working.
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check the carb again.....this is usually the problem area when it is throttled up....even a small blockage is a pain in the carb.....just a suggestion to help ya. I hate when engines go wrong! ugh!
roosmom
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Maybe adding some isopropyl alchohol would help. Not a lot just enought to get the bad gas out?1acrefarm said:
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just thought id say thanks for helping, im trying to be more self sufficient like most of you but i think i need to hone my mechanical skills. ive tried some of the suggestions nothing worked so far but im still trying.
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just a note to let those who assisted me that im up and runningand thanks for your help. fyi if this happens to you remove the carb and soak it in parts cleaner or brake fluid overnight, the next day spray out ALL the jets with carb cleaner blow it out with an air compressor and re-assemble it. its what i was told to do and its running like new. you might want to do it if your machine is older as it might improve the power and fuel economy.
