sled starts & runs then dies

[bigd1000rr]

My brotherinlaws sled starts and runs for a few secs then dies. It does have old gas in it. Could it be anything else that anyone can think of. Thanks in advance this site is awsome

 

[Zaj 243]

Ditch the old fuel and make sure you clean the carbs. They should be done every year regardless. I've seen fuel needles sticking to the brass seats alot more with the new 10% ethanol fuel. Bottom line, pull the carbs and clean them yourself or have a buddy help. I'm starting to get my sleds ready this weekend. Snows coming!

 

[bigd1000rr]

thanks we will give that a try

 

[daman]

I agree with Zaj 243 do them two things then post back,clean good, use
shop air and blow all passages out,take your time...

oh and welcom to TY.....

 

[Ding]

Good advice above . . .

Inside the carbs gas need to go through little tiny holes (size of a toothpick tip) that don't take much to clog up. Old gas makes for lots of crud which seems to target these holes. It can also gum up things that are supposed to shut fuel flow off at the right moment. Kinda like having a shoe stuck in a door, lots of unwanted cold air comes in.

Clean carbs and good gas, make sleds run better and cost less, both in fuel and repair costs.

Cleaning carbs is free and fun . . . When else do you get to spray carb cleaner in your eyes ?

 

[ramblnman]

agree with above, especially what ding said "when do you get the chance to spray carb cleaner in your eyes! "love reading your posts bro! cracks me up!!!!lol

 

[Ding]

agree with above, especially what ding said "when do you get the chance to spray carb cleaner in your eyes! "love reading your posts bro! cracks me up!!!!lol

Uh Oh, we have found someone as warped as I am . . .

Look Out guys, This can't be good . . .

 

[bigd1000rr]

LOL warped is right, thether switch was vibrating lose. Fixed that started up on 1 pull and running great LOL. But we did pull the carbs and put new gas in. Thanks 4 the help.
Warped thats funny Now I cant wait 2 pick on a newbie