Hey Guys (and gals),
I am new to the snowmobile world, but I recently got a steal on a 1990 or 91 Artic Cat JAG 440. It's not pretty, but it's a good starter sled. Anyhow, in order to get it started when it's cold, I have to pour a bit of gas in one of the cylinders, and then once it fires, play with the throttle to keep it running. The choke seems to have no effect on this process. Once it's warm, it will usually start right back up, also, it does not idle without me putting slight pressure on the throttle lever. I've tried fiddling with the adjustments on the throttle cable at the carb. and with the idle screw on the carb. to no avail. The jet, passages and bowl of the carb. are all clean.
Any insight would be much appreciated.
James.
I am new to the snowmobile world, but I recently got a steal on a 1990 or 91 Artic Cat JAG 440. It's not pretty, but it's a good starter sled. Anyhow, in order to get it started when it's cold, I have to pour a bit of gas in one of the cylinders, and then once it fires, play with the throttle to keep it running. The choke seems to have no effect on this process. Once it's warm, it will usually start right back up, also, it does not idle without me putting slight pressure on the throttle lever. I've tried fiddling with the adjustments on the throttle cable at the carb. and with the idle screw on the carb. to no avail. The jet, passages and bowl of the carb. are all clean.
Any insight would be much appreciated.
James.