Why does my Ski Doo formula 500 stop running?
Secondly, after running for about 10 minutes, the machine feels like she’s bogging down, then shuts down. Upon cooling off, it starts again. Thirdly, I have noticed that the coolant in the reservoir does not go down once the machine is warm.
When to know if your snowmobile has a bad fuel pump?
Replace it post haste. When you try to start your snowmobile and the engine cranks but won’t start, or it turns over but won’t start, you may have a bad fuel pump. If your engine has trouble starting, check the spark plugs and the timing belt as well to ensure that you don’t have an easier fix than you thought.
Is the Ski Doo formula 500 a Money Pit?
The Formula 500 I have had for a while now has become a money pit, and I am very frustrated. I have had the engine redone over the past 2 winters by a trusted mechanic but it still runs terribly and I don’t have the heart to go back to him.
Why does my Ski Doo sled not start?
The sled is a 97 ski-doo formula 500 ran excellent until my fuel pump went (blowing fuel out the vent) I replaced it and noticed no fuel going too the carbs so I checked the impulse line and fuel comes out the line when you pull the cord. I’m wondering if one of the carbs is varnished and stuck open.
Is the Ski Doo formula 500 Deluxe bad?
I have a 1999 Ski-Doo Formula 500 Deluxe, and I suspect the CDI might be bad. I’ve owned it for about 10 years; and it has been a very reliable machine up until recently, with the exception was two instances. Both times, the engine ‘quit’ while cruising across the lake, as if someone had hit the kill switch.
How many primers to put on a Ski Doo?
The 583’s and 670 ho’s I have owned I would give them 4-5 primers on a cold start with no problems. On a cooled start are the only times I ever had troubles. 3 WET pumps, pull it over with the throttle cracked, an additional shot or 2 once its running.
What to do if your snowmobile fuel pump is not working?
If there is a vacuum on the fuel intake, pulse in the crankcase hose, and pressure on the carburetor line, check all of your tubing to ensure that there are no leaks or cracks. If your fuel pump is malfunctioning, you can use a rebuild kit to repair it rather than buying a new fuel pump.
What to do if your snowmobile engine floods out?
If the engine is really flooded, you can drain the excess gas from the drain plugs that many sleds have located on the lower-end of the case. If your sled floods out immediately or if it is not getting fuel to the combustion chamber, it is time to either clean or rebuild you carbs . Dennis Kirk has the best selection of carb kits for snowmobiles.