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Got dirt in the carb. needs to be rebuilt
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Bogging down is usually caused by too much gas going thru the carburetor. If that does not solve the problem, you may need to have your carburetor cleaned or you may need a new carburetor.
The Ignition Coil
A faulty ignition coil will not be able to transfer a spark powerful enough to the spark plugs, which will ultimately cause the ATV to bog down and struggle.
If the engine is low on power, it will bog down when you try to accelerate. This could be caused by a number of different issues, including low compression, a bad timing belt, sucking too much air, or even a head gasket leak.
2 stroke bogging before powerband
If the engine is bogging before it gets to the powerband, then the air-fuel mixture is most likely off. When the engine isn`t burning the proper amount of fuel and air, it won`t produce power and accelerate, giving you the annoying and dangerous “bog”.
There are basically three issues that can cause this problem; bad fuel, clogged fuel filters, or carburetor / fuel injector issues. The best way to solve this issue is to empty the fuel tank, inspect all fuel lines and filters, and clean the fuel system (carburetor or fuel injector).
What is Bogging? When a dirt bike bogs, it simply means it`s not getting enough fuel and the engine sputters or stalls at full throttle. There are two common types of bogging: lean bog and rich bog, distinguishable by how the bike sounds when you throttle.
There are many reasons why an ATV sputters. The most common reason has to do with a carburetor problem like a tuning issue, vacuum leak, or gas leak. Other sputtering issues can be caused by an ignition issue. For the combustion chamber to work on an ATV, it needs air, gas, and a spark.
Causes of Carburetor Hesitation on Acceleration. Several factors can cause carburetor hesitation on acceleration, including a dirty carburetor, clogged fuel filter, clogged passage, or a faulty accelerator pump. Other common causes include a vacuum leak, low fuel pressure, or a malfunctioning choke.
If you need to accelerate and it bogs or hesitates, you may not be able to ride over an obstacle or get up a hill, causing you to crash and get hurt, even if you`re a good trail rider. A misfire can be caused by several things, but it`s one symptom of valves that need to be adjustment.
The most likely issue is that a component is clogged. A clogged fuel filter is the most common reason, although a loss of power in your car could also indicate problems with the fuel pump or fuel line. Impurities or debris may be blocking the system, which causes the loss of power in a car.
How do you know if you are a lean or rich bog? A rich bog is generally worse at higher elevations, increases exhaust smoke, and makes it hard to start overall. A lean bog is generally worse at lower elevations, causes the idle to be high, and makes it hard to start when the bike is cold.
Often a faulty CDI unit will see intermittent or no spark on cylinders and may only breakdown when your engine warms up. Receiving voltage from the CDI unit the coil will amplify voltage and shoot it through to the spark plug. Faulty or damaged coils will have weak or no output.
50cc Scooters Or Mopeds
In terms of speed, a 50cc moped typically reaches 30 mph, which is about 50 km/h. The majority of local trips can be completed at a rate of 30 mph or faster. A 30 mph speed limit makes navigating a village, town, or local area considerably simpler.
Poor acceleration or hesitation may be a sign that your spark plug is worn or dirty or the incorrect type of plug is being used. Examples of poor acceleration include an absence of response or a delayed reaction when you twist the hand throttle or shift the thumb lever.
Check your fuse or circuit breaker and see if it`s heated or has loose wires. Make sure to secure wires tightly. Steep inclines or overloading can cause the circuit breaker to trip. You can also just wait for a few seconds after your electric scooter has stopped.
One of the main causes of a malfunctioning throttle body is internal contamination. Due to the contamination accumulated in the throttle body, the throttle valve can no longer move properly, causing problems with the control of the air supply.
Filth, carbon, and dirt can build up in the housing creating problems with air flow. Known as coking, the normally smooth service for air to travel becomes full of gunk and creates an imbalance. This interrupts that perfect mixture of air and fuel which can cause the butterfly valve to get stuck.
If the carburetor is supplying an air/fuel mixture that is too rich, the engine may tend to load up, foul the spark plugs, run sluggish and lack power.
A sputtering engine may just mean you need to have your fuel filter replaced. All vehicles have a series of vacuum hoses that create the fuel pressure. If one of them leaks or is damaged in any way, you will lose significant fuel pressure. The vehicle`s exhaust system can greatly impact the engine`s performance.
Clogged Fuel System
A sputtering engine is a sign of a lean fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. This can happen if you have a clogged somewhere in the fuel system that impedes the delivery of fuel into the chamber.
When your vehicle splutters and eventually stalls it could be a sign that your car needs new spark plugs. The spark plugs, while small, are a critical part of your engine and are what “spark” air and fuel mixture in the engine sending power through your vehicle.
To check fuel delivery, remove the fuel line where it enters the carburetor and use a length of rubber hose to direct the flow into bottle or similar container. Fuel should pulse out in strong spurts if your engine is equipped with a mechanical fuel pump (electric fuel pumps are more of a steady stream).
The easiest way to remove lag is by installing a device on your gas pedal called a throttle response controller. Throttle Response Controllers are blue tooth controlled, inexpensive, and make a big difference in immediate gas pedal response.
If there`s too little valve clearance, the valves won`t fully close, causing excessive heat, and the engine will lose power.
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My swimming pool. I have just had my fifth IC 40 Intellichlor chlorine generator installed in 4 years at a cost of over $900 today. Each one has worked for no more than 8 months. The first three were replaces under three year warranty, the fourth by a factory rep and I bought the fifth today. The first three all failed with Flow Chk PCB error message. The fourth just stopped working on Sunday, no power or lights. A local Pentair warranty person, whom I paid a Service Call, unplugged the unit, opened the small power center cover, showed me the green light indicating that there was power, plugged in a new IC 40 which worked immediately (as did the other four). I asked if I should replace the power center and he said that it’s basically just a transformer and is working fine. We do get occasional power blips that make the clocks on microwaves, etc blink, but I thought that the power center essentially isolates the cell from these. I do have a Florida Power and Light surge protector on the electrical box that brings power into the house. I have now talked to the pool builder, two Pentair warranty repairmen and one factory rep. I am at a loss. They all tell me they have no idea why these units fail after less than a year. This last IC 40 was installed 3/24/2010, version 2.0 and now failed in less than 5 months. Should I replace the power center that the IC 40 plugs into. Any other suggestions. I have been told that this is the best chlorinator. I don’t want to keep replacing units. By the way, each unit had been spotless inside. I keep the water chemicals and salt levels at ideal levels. The units have never worked long enough to get dirty inside. The power center is connected to an Intellitouch control system outside with an indoor control panel. Last time I called Pentair North Carolina and got some smart alec tech person that had no suggestions. Please Help if you can.
ANSWER : I’ve had the same experiance. On my fifth one as well. Fail every year. No idea why.
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My 50cc mini bike starts then dies 5 secs after starting. why?
ANSWER : It sounds like you may have 2 problems
Bad gas
dpossible loose spark plug( bad compression) Solutiondump out the gas put new inRemove the spar plug and examine the plug if it is wet and black it is fouledif it is white ad dry it is not getting gasIf you can replace the spark plug if not just clean it with a wire brush put back in and tighten Finally make sure the spark plug wire is not loseBest of luck to you
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I have a 2001 Yamaha XL700Z Waverunner. The compression on both cylinders is about 120, it starts and runs fine – dry. Won’t quite idle, but I can start it and rev it up fine (for a short period, of course). However, as soon as it gets in the water, it will barely run – it will start and sputter and you cannot get it to run more than a few seconds or rev up. Take it back out, let it dry, starts & revs fine. It is not getting any water in the casing that I can tell, its almost as if water is getting something wet through the cooling system that I cannot see?
ANSWER : Try cleaning the carbs and the fuel lines, filter
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Bogs Down No power on my 50cc artic cat but starts and idles fine
ANSWER : Got dirt in the carb. needs to be rebuilt
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Starting my Mojave 250
ANSWER : I’m having the same problem I guess it popular in mojave I changed the plug and I still get Orange spark is there any ideas it won’t kick start when cold but once warm she runs great and will kick start
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The ski starts and idles fine but it has no power when you take off and it just started this problem it ran fine the day b\efore
ANSWER : The engine of the ski may be experiencing a loss of power due to bad compression in the Cyclinders of the engine. When the piston comes up to compress the fuel and air mixture some of the vapour is either being lost because it is passing the rings of the piston or because the valves are not closing properly.
Does the ski smoke when running or on opening the throttle, if so then the oil is passing the rings, and burning in the combustion process, giving the smoke that you see.
Also check that the spark plug leads are well connected on both cyclinders of the engine. It may alos be possible that only one cyclinder is starting.
Also be sure to use the correct gear, 1st gear if your ski is not automatic drive.
Check the tension of the chain.
Your ski needs to be physically looked at by a ski service technician. Claim warranty support if you can.
Take care!
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I have a problem with my machine, on occasion, not recognizing when I’m starting, and the display will not start. I have to remove one of the batteries or it will stay on forever. When it starts up, it works fine, no complaints whatsoever. But lately, I’ve not been able to use it due to the start-up problem. I put the batteries in, the display comes on, but it will not start up when I begin motion. The control buttons will not work, either. Please inform me what it is I can do to fix this problem. Thank You
ANSWER : Troubleshooting on this model is very limited to anyone but the vendor. I would recommend sharing the symptoms with a representative from fitnessquest here.
Good luck
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