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Maybe Flooding

2K views 13 replies 4 participants last post by  wildthangci 
#1 ·
have a 96 500 ski-doo. just cleaned carbs,new carb boots and plugs. runs good until you let off the throttle and stop then seems to flood itself? bogs out and after a few minutes of playing with throttle will pick up and go again?
 
#4 ·
Which Skidoo?
 
#8 ·
Most likely the float height is wrong.

Another possibility is the needle notch. Running a bit rich at speeds greater than 1/4 throttle and loading it up.


Pretty sure that machine has a Primer and not a choke. If it has a Choke (aka enricher), you might check and make sure the choke plunger is closing all the way. I usually adjust it so the spring forces me to push on the fastener slightly to start the first threads. Once started, use the choke lever to open it up while you tighten it down (makes it easier).
 
#10 ·
The first thing to check then, would be the adjustment on the choke cables. Common mistake is to not put enough slack in the cable, thus it opens the choke (enricher).


The cable is adjustable on the carb end.
 
#13 ·
You'd still need to set the float, even with a new kit.


With the carb off, and the bowl removed, turn the carb upside down and the float arm should be level.

Adjust by bending the little tab that pushes the needle closed.
 
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