What happens if you open the throttle on a Kodiak 400?
IIRC (and this is the key phrase..been a while since I been into a ‘yak carb), those 2 jets have the same threads and can be interchanged if you’re not careful. IF that happens, yes, they will die (lean) if you open the throttle past 1/4 throttle.
Do you need a Repair Manual for a Kodiak 400?
Suffice to say if you are in any way serious about doing your own repairs or restorations, a Yamaha Kodiak 400 repair manual is an absolute must. A misplaced bolt or incorrectly repaired part could not only mean the possible destruction of your machine but it can also put your safety on the line. You are riding it after all!
What does the pilot screw do on a Kodiak 400?
Adjustment of the pilot screw is meant to take care of slight hesitation due to over/under fueling at slightly open throttle conditions say 1/4 throttle or less. there is a transition from about quarter to half throttle where both the pilot and main jet supply fuel to the engine then above half throttle the main jet supplies fuel.
What does the needle adjustment do on a Kodiak 400?
The needle adjustment is mainly for fine tuning the top end throttle range just as the pilot screw fine tunes the low end.
How to adjust the idle on a Yamaha Kodiak 400?
Adjusting the idle on a Yamaha Kodiak 400 requires one to slightly modify the idle so as to achieve the desired result. Common questions regarding how to adjust idle include: Start up the engine and bring it to normal operating conditions. Remove seat and fuel tank side panels.
Why does my ATV keep backfiring at idle?
Take note that most ATVs source fresh air at the junction of mufflers and header pipes. If there’s a leak along the system, the engine will keep backfiring. In some instances, a popping exhaust system indicates that the engine has an extremely lean idle circuit.
Why does my Grizzly bike keep backfiring?
Run at the speed where the bike seems to do most of the backfiring. Once you’re there, reach over and thumb the choke on. If the bike seems to want to run better, you’re lean. If it starts to crap out immediately, that ain’t the problem… The temperature also affects the jetting…
What to do if your car starts and idles but then backfires?
Keep in mind, that if the reverse limiter is being turned on intermittently by vibration at the connection, the RPM that it settles to may be higher than if the limiter were on continuously. I’d suggest grounding the wire and riding, to see if the issue has gone away.