Why does my snowmobile only run when the choke is on?

Why does my snowmobile only run when the choke is on?

A drastic reduction in fuel to air ratio within the carburetor is the primary reason why a snowmobile won’t run unless you put it on choke or half choke. The fuel air mixture will need to be fixed to run the snowmobile with the choke off.

How does a choke work on a snowmobile?

Basically all a choke does is restrict airflow to the carb so the air/fuel mixture going into the engine is in a “rich condition” meaning a lot more fuel/oil than air. The choke creates a vacuum to pull more fuel from the jets and into the air/fuel mixture.

How fast does a Polaris 120 snowmobile go?

Polaris Indy XC 850 top speed: 105-115 mph. Polaris RMK 900 top speed: 100-110 mph. Polaris Fusion 900 top speed: 95-100 mph….Polaris Snowmobile Top Speed Chart.

Model Top Speed (mph)
Polaris Fusion 900 95-100
Polaris Indy 120 6-8
Polaris Indy 440 Fan 65-75
Polaris Indy 440 Liquid 75-85

Can you start a snowmobile without a choke?

The best way to start a sled with no choke is to pour about 1/4 cup of mixed gas in ONE of the carbs. Assuming this is a single carb model, less would be safer to avoid flooding.

How to fix a Polaris 120 XC snowmobile?

Need Help ASAP! Polaris 120 xc!! ok im fixing a polaris 120 xc for a friend he just got it. it starts up but when u give it the throttel it dies. po put a new carb on it and it did the samething.I noticed the plug is dry and black like its running rich.the gas is new.

Where is the CARB on a Polaris 120?

A less common problem is carburetor troubles. But if you put enough water and dirt in the gas tank it will eventually give you trouble. The carburetor on this Polaris machine is located on the back side of the engine. The carb is slides over two studs that are threaded into the engine.

Is the Polaris 120 snowmobile safe for kids?

Designed to promote safe riding for youth riders. The 120 INDY snowmobile is the perfect first sled for youth riders. The 120 INDY snowmobile is the perfect first sled for youth riders. The safety tether ensures the engine stops if the rider becomes separated from the sled.

What kind of gas does a Polaris 120 use?

M10, polished and ported, ohlins shocks, c@a pro skis, piped, raiser bars, stearing moved forward 3 1/2 inches, shaved head 137 psi runs trick gas, and looks like a Yamaha SX to boot. Enjoy and “RACE FOR A BETTER PLACE” Torkelson Racing :hallo1: To view go to www.geocities.com/torkelsonracing/mypage.html