How do you crank a four wheeler?
Starting Your ATV
- Point the ATV in a safe direction.
- Put the transmission in neutral or park.
- Set the parking brake.
- Turn on the fuel valve.
- Make sure that the engine stop switch is in the “run” or “on” position.
- Put the choke in the “on” position if the engine is cold.
- Start the engine.
What does it mean when your ATV wont start?
If your engine’s not getting any spark, or getting weak spark, it won’t start at all. The engine will turn over, but will never be able to ignite the fuel and get running. Don’t worry, there’s a quick and easy way to check for spark. Just take the spark plug out of the engine and plug it back into the spark plug wire.
Why does my ATV not crank when the Kill Switch is off?
ATVs with electrical starter motors won’t even crank the engine if the kill switch is off. So if the engine will crank, you know that the issue is likely not with the kill switch.
What to do if your starter won’t turn over?
Pull the spark plug out, put it back in the plug wire, hold spark plug against the engine block ( to discharge electrical charge build up) and while doing that, see if the starter will turn it over. If it does, valve adjustment and/or compression release are the issue.
Why does my ATV not have enough compression?
The most common reasons you’re not getting enough compression is a worn out or leaking head gasket or a blown piston ring. Sometimes, if dirt has been getting into the engine through the air intake, you could have scarring on the inside of the cylinder walls. I hope that’s not your case, but it will cause a loss of compression.
What to do when your ATV won’t start?
If your ATV doesn’t crank at all when you’re trying to start it, there are a few basic things to look into. 1. Make sure the kill switch/run switch is in the “ON” or “RUN” position. You’d be surprised how often the solution to an ATV that won’t start is forgetting to turn on the kill switch.
Why is my ATV not getting a spark?
You will find the proper steps for troubleshooting an ATV that is not getting a spark further down this post. If the spark plug is still dry after cranking the engine for a few seconds, you know that fuel, for some reason, is not getting to the cylinder.
The most common reasons you’re not getting enough compression is a worn out or leaking head gasket or a blown piston ring. Sometimes, if dirt has been getting into the engine through the air intake, you could have scarring on the inside of the cylinder walls. I hope that’s not your case, but it will cause a loss of compression.
Why are the brakes on my ATV not working?
The brake fluid has become dirty If the brake fluid gets contaminated or dirty, the master cylinder won’t work as it should. The dirt will build up inside the small canals and compartments of the master cylinder housing, possibly preventing proper brake fluid flow.