98 RMK hard to start

[dieselmech]

My 98 rmk 600 is very hard to start when cold it takes anywhere from 4 to 10 pulls to get it running and is very smokey when cold and a little when warm. It seems to run good once warm and starts easy it has lots of power and hits top speed pretty quick. It also fouls the plugs after two or three runs I know it is running very rich and would like to know how to adjust the carbs.

 

[Trashy]

Get yourself a good owners manual or shop manual.
What do you have for compression? Start with that first
Pull the carbs off and give them a good cleaning, as well check your reeds and reed cage. For any defencies
Also check your fuel lines and return lines to see if they are brittle.
If everything checks out after your carbs are clean, you should be good to sync your carbs and giver chit!!!

More than likey, I would say your due for a new top end. jmo

 

[dieselmech]

I havent checked compression but i think its good cause its not easy to pull over like it would be bad. I think the carbs just need a good tune up but im just looking for some help I will definatly look it over good before i take it out this season. When i bought it the guy said it just had the top end done weather or not it did or didnt though I got it for a good enough price but its most definatly a pig on fuel.

 

[Rhodesie]

Like Trashman says...check you carbs. Check what jets are in it. Make sure it's jetted correctly for your elevation.

 

[tex78]

Did u put the black box in the box??

Cause sask isn't 6000 plus feet. Lol

sent from my htc

 

[Rhodesie]

Did u put the black box in the box??

Cause sask isn't 6000 plus feet. Lol

sent from my htc

noooooooooo. thats how they came from factory. LOL!

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

If its been sitting for the winter drain the fuel, old fuel just makes them start poorly.
If that has happened for a few years (old fuel) the carbs probably need attention.

 

[dieselmech]

I think that i will clean them up this season especially cause it sat all last seaon with out running cause there wasnt enough snow to take it out.