Need Some Tips On Starting My Blaster

[Guinan38]

I store My Blaster in my garage and it is not heated i always have a very hard time starting when it is cold, the only way it starts is if i place a space heater beside the carburetor. I would like to have some Tips on how i could start my blaster when it is cold without having to use a space heater every time.

 

[super noober]

I store My Blaster in my garage and it is not heated i always have a very hard time starting when it is cold, the only way it starts is if i place a space heater beside the carburetor. I would like to have some Tips on how i could start my blaster when it is cold without having to use a space heater every time.

its probally getting tired out, when was the last time you put new rings on it or had it rebuilt? also mabey the carb and/or airfilter is dirty, did you rejet the machine for the cold weather or does it still have the stock jetting?

 

[Guinan38]

Thanks for replying I rebuild my blaster about a year ago and i replaced the air filter about a month ago. I really am clueless on what to do next.

 

[Dan Thompson]

i had the same problem but on the choke if you pull it out and it stops like at were its ment to if you pull it a little more i found that worked, or take spark plug out put a drop of petrol in the cylinder (very little) and put the spark plug in she should fire up or i found that my reeds were worn out maybe thats why?

 

[Guinan38]

Hey thanks a lot for the tips i will have to go try it right now. But i have one question what are reeds, is that in the carb?

 

[royalt67]

Seriously, how cold is it? Gasoline doesn't vaporize well at below freezing temps. The main reason you have a choke is to richen the mixture for cold starting. Even so, when cold you are going to have to kick it more times than when the weather is warm.

The manual recommends a one-step richer main jet for cold weather. While this is not specifically to help starting, it couldn't hurt.

Personally, I would clean the carb, paying good attention to the choke and idle circuits, as well as the air bleeds. Before doing that, you might just try richening the idle mixture (turn air screw in a bit).

 

[royalt67]

Hey thanks a lot for the tips i will have to go try it right now. But i have one question what are reeds, is that in the carb?

The reeds are little plastic valves (petals) mounted in the intake between the carb and motor.

here is a pic on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996...ors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35ae186b20

 

[Guinan38]

Okay thanks a lot where could i find the jets and also how much are they.

 

[royalt67]

Your Yamaha dealer is the easiest. They should have some Mikuni jets on hand. If your quad is bone stock, then you want a 240. Take the old one with you to show the style you want. Should be about 5 bucks each. There are other places that are cheaper, but it's not worth the hassle for only one.

 

[Guinan38]

Okay. I just went out and tried to start it and I prob kicked it like 40 times and it did not start but like i said if i put a space heater beside it for like 20 min it will start first kick.

 

[royalt67]

Like I said, I would clean the carb, especially the choke and airbleed circuits. You ARE using the choke, right?

 

[Guinan38]

Yes I am using the choke. I think i will clean the carb out and then see if it starts up after a few kicks. Thank you for all your help.

 

[royalt67]

LOL. Sorry, but I had to ask. Download yourself a manual if you haven't already. It can be very helpful. www.rydindirty.com/blastermanual.pdf It has a very good carb section.

Buy a couple cans of carb cleaner. After removing the carb, spray off the outside of the carb before tearing it down. Remove the float bowl and spray everything good. Remove and clean the main and pilot jets and idle airscrew, and choke knob assy. You should be able to see through the pilot when it is clean (hold up to light) Spray through all passages really well. There are a couple holes in the carb throat (tiny) after the slide (engine side). Make sure you can spray through those too.

Good luck.

 

[Guinan38]

Hey thanks man you were a lot of help. I will let you know if cleaning the carb works. Thanks Again

 

[heyketz]

Maybe need new rings or check your carb choke.