2003 Blaster will not stay idle after start.

[vipdesigns]

2003 Blaster will not stay idle after start.

The blaster starts right up on the first kick and runs seemingly great, the only problem I am encountering is that as soon as I let go of the throttle it turns off.
Just the slight touch on the throttle keeps it on.
After further searching, I read a few threads where there was mention of a throttle switch next to the top brake lever.

Update: I took off the cover and removed the switch and now it stays idle.

Should I remove the switch? What is the best way to go about doing this?


Thanks in advance.

 

[tbrooks]

Sounds like your talking about the TORS switch. There are threads on here about removing the whole tors system but there are to different ones depending on year, I think its in the diy section. That normally doesn't mess with your idle I don't think

 

[tbrooks]

I just saw your post in the other thread, is it running better with the "choke" engaged. If so could be an airleak.

 

[vipdesigns]

I just saw your post in the other thread, is it running better with the "choke" engaged. If so could be an airleak.

I read a few posts about the tors system and I think you are right, it may be that.

At the moment I don't want to go through the hassle of removing the whole system, since It looks like I will need to buy a kit to replace the throttle cable and the carburetor. It seems to be working fine as long as the switch is disengaged.

 

[Larry's Shee]

http://www.blasterforum.com/threads/how-to-remove-your-tors.655/
This is the only one I found. 03+ might be in there. 03+ requires couple wires to be twisted together.

 

[tbrooks]

You don't necessarily have to replace the cap, just disconnect the wiring mostly