Why is my Chinese ATV not starting?

Why is my Chinese ATV not starting?

If it still does not start, try the following. The 3 things neccessary to make the ATV start are : Fuel, Spark, and Air. Take the spark plug out and put it back in its boot. If you have spark, but it still won’t crank, your problem is most likely fuel related since the fuel/air mixture screw generally comes preset.

What would cause an ATV not to start?

The first things to check is if you’re getting gas and spark to your engine. Most of the problems with an ATV not starting have to do with either not enough fuel getting to the engine, or the engine is not getting enough spark.

What to do if your Chinese ATV wont start?

If the battery is not strong enough to turn the engine, it definitely won’t crank. While your here, check the connections. Make sure the positive (Red) and Negative (black) cables are tight. Also, on most Chinese powersports, there will be an in-line fuse that attaches to the positive cable. Make sure that this fuse is not visibly broken.

What causes an ATV to not start up?

These are the main reason why an ATV will not start: 1 The ATV is not getting a spark or is only getting a weak spark 2 The ATV is not getting fuel 3 The ATV is not getting enough air 4 The battery is bad or not charged 5 The kill switch is bad or corroded

Where is the ON / OFF switch on a China ATV?

Let’s now make sure that the on/off switch located on the handlebar is in the on position. Make sure the key is in the on position. Most China ATV models have a safety feature that requires you to either squeeze or step on a brake lever to start them.

What’s the safety feature on a China ATV?

Most China ATV models have a safety feature that requires you to either squeeze or step on a brake lever to start them. Everything can be right, but if your quad has this feature and you don’t do this, it will not crank. Another safety feature is sometimes located on the back of the 4 wheeler.

If the battery is not strong enough to turn the engine, it definitely won’t crank. While your here, check the connections. Make sure the positive (Red) and Negative (black) cables are tight. Also, on most Chinese powersports, there will be an in-line fuse that attaches to the positive cable. Make sure that this fuse is not visibly broken.

Where is the battery on a China ATV?

Next, let’s check the battery to make sure it is fully charged enough to turn over the engine. On most China ATVs, the battery is located under the seat. A China ATV usually comes with a 1-2 amp trickle charger. If the battery is not strong enough to turn the engine, it definitely won’t crank. While your here, check the connections.

Why does my Tao 125 ATV not start?

I just bought a small tao 125 atv. it runs great but gas keeps leaking through the bottom tube on the carburetor. Also, the start switch on the handle bar will not even turn the starter. It’s like it isn’t making a connection.

These are the main reason why an ATV will not start: 1 The ATV is not getting a spark or is only getting a weak spark 2 The ATV is not getting fuel 3 The ATV is not getting enough air 4 The battery is bad or not charged 5 The kill switch is bad or corroded