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toolboxchev · 02-06-2016, 01:26 AM

All engines need 2 things to run, fuel and spark. Then proper amount of fuel, and correct timing.

Get a good book on engine mechanics on diagnosis. We all look for easy fixes at first.

Proper diagnosis, then replace parts with money.

Buddy just spent 500 bucks on a carb for an old 4 wheeler. Did not run correctly after that.

Bought the fuel petcock did not run better.

I actually forced him to ride with me to NAPA to buy a fuel filter. 2 bucks later at that point I was beating him around the track on a 20 year 350 Wolverine, He was on a 2014 700 Grizzly.

I learned something from him. At his expense. The only work I did was the fuel filter.

Shortcuts almost never work. Spray some ether in the carb and see if it runs. I do not think that 2 buck can of ether will hurt while you are picking up a manual on that motor.

02-06-2016, 01:26 AM	#22
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: ZZ502 died while driving. Need help troubleshooting All engines need 2 things to run, fuel and spark. Then proper amount of fuel, and correct timing. Get a good book on engine mechanics on diagnosis. We all look for easy fixes at first. Proper diagnosis, then replace parts with money. Buddy just spent 500 bucks on a carb for an old 4 wheeler. Did not run correctly after that. Bought the fuel petcock did not run better. I actually forced him to ride with me to NAPA to buy a fuel filter. 2 bucks later at that point I was beating him around the track on a 20 year 350 Wolverine, He was on a 2014 700 Grizzly. I learned something from him. At his expense. The only work I did was the fuel filter. Shortcuts almost never work. Spray some ether in the carb and see if it runs. I do not think that 2 buck can of ether will hurt while you are picking up a manual on that motor.