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Post by capncrunch on Nov 11, 2010 8:44:45 GMT -5
So, as the temperature drops, its getting harder/taking longer to get the scoot started. Anyone have the same issue? Anyone have some sound advice? Im not going to put it away for the winter since it is my mode of transport. And I dont have any inclosed place to store it at night. Im considering removing the auto choke and going manual. Thoughts?
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Post by Bluefront on Nov 11, 2010 9:43:29 GMT -5
What's the problem......does it crank fast without starting? Or does it crank very slowly?
Fixes.....put the battery on a charger every night. That'll make it crank faster and start easier.
Spray a little carb cleaner into the air-cleaner intake.....richens the start mixure.
If it has an accelerator pump on the carb......work the throttle a bunch of times before you start cranking, then hold the throttle about 1/3 open. (richens the start mixture).
If it will crank with the kill switch (ignition) off, do so for several seconds. That also will richen the start mixture.
Use thinner oil.....it'll crank faster.
Try a hotter heat range spark plug.....#7 NGK is normal, and #6 is a hotter running plug. Helps in cold weather.
Those auto-chokes work about the same as a manual choke.....they simply richen the start mixture....like the other mentioned techniques.
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Post by tomcas on Nov 11, 2010 11:36:17 GMT -5
Hold your hand over the air cleaner opening while cranking.
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Post by capncrunch on Nov 11, 2010 19:03:19 GMT -5
awesome, great advice guys. i will try all these to see what works. well, except changing my oil, im running synthetic 2 stroke
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Post by dirtyolman on Mar 9, 2011 11:25:54 GMT -5
An old school mechanic gave me a very nice & cheap tip..........try Ether, it boosts the enrichment......works for me!
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Post by trailheadmike on Mar 9, 2011 11:30:49 GMT -5
I second the charger idea. When its in the 20s here if I'm not on the tender over night I sometimes run the battery down before I get it to start. Someone here also suggested giving the throttle a twist before starting.
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Post by feralsparky on Mar 9, 2011 21:42:51 GMT -5
Hold your hand over the air cleaner opening while cranking. With my 2 stroke, you would need 3 hands to do that, 1 to hold the brake, 1 to push the button and 1 to hold over the air intake hehe. |
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Post by edfr on Mar 9, 2011 21:48:21 GMT -5
Hey you can always just get a rubber band and put it on the Brake. Or DUCT TAPE ;D then you only need TWO hands.  Lefty |
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Post by edfr on Mar 9, 2011 21:55:46 GMT -5
Capncrunch,
I assume this is a 2stroke and Not a 4 Stroke, if 4 stroke I would suggest adjusting your valves first.
But if it is a 2 Stroke then I would check IF your Enricher is actuall working.
Take the Enricher off before you start it COLD and if you see a spring between the Plunger and Rubber holder it is EXTENDED and NOT working.
Do you a Free Flow Filter on it or Air Box? If Free Flow cover part of the Air Filter to cut down on the amount of air, that will feed more fuel.
Also check your Vacumm hoses and intake make sure there are no cracks and leaking.
Lefty
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Post by Scoot-Hacker on May 14, 2011 15:51:16 GMT -5
I know this is an older thread to bump back up, but I'm hoping I might still get some suggestions for later on this coming fall. My scoot starts up awesome in cold weather, however, it's a good 10-15min before I can even twitch the throttle, otherwise it'll promptly stall & die. I was thinking maybe someone might know how to shorten that timespan to maybe 2-5min. Gas prices the way they are, I hate to waste any of it.  |
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Post by edfr on May 14, 2011 16:07:58 GMT -5
Sounds like it is running rich with the Enircher feeding and the Pilot Jet. Try Leaning out the Fuel Ratio Screw to take some gas away.
Lefty
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