Where is the spark plug in a quad?
Removing the Spark Plug Remove the plastic. If you are unsure where the spark plug is just follow the spark plug wire (blue or red) to the boot. The plug is under the boot.
Where does the spark come from on an ATV?
Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.
How do you remove a spark plug from an ATV?
The cylinder head holds the spark plug which you remove by using a proper fitting socket wrench. A spark plug wrench offers the necessary depth needed to fit the socket over the electrode and around the spark plug fitting to loosen it so you may find that works better than something from your garage.
How can I tell if my ATV engine is sparking?
To quickly tell if your ATV is getting spark, remove the spark plug from the engine. Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.
Why does my ATV keep fouling the spark plugs?
When your ATV keeps fouling spark plugs, there is likely an underlying issue that should be addressed before installing new plugs. Fouled spark plugs can cause engine misfiring, reduced engine power, poorer fuel economy, rough idling, increased emissions, and in some cases, not being able to start the engine at all.
Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.
Where can I buy a spark plug for my ATV?
If you find out you need to replace the spark plug, you can usually find them easily on Amazon here: ATV Spark Plug. If I have other parts to buy though, I like to use a more specialized store like LionParts, they have free shipping and a wide range of parts.
To quickly tell if your ATV is getting spark, remove the spark plug from the engine. Reinsert the plug back into the coil wire. Hold the electrodes of the spark plug close to the engine to ground it, and try starting the engine. If you see spark coming from the end of the spark plug, your ATV engine is getting spark.
When your ATV keeps fouling spark plugs, there is likely an underlying issue that should be addressed before installing new plugs. Fouled spark plugs can cause engine misfiring, reduced engine power, poorer fuel economy, rough idling, increased emissions, and in some cases, not being able to start the engine at all.