All posts by dstech

New battery, battery dead.

Hey I bought a new battery and was working great, but I have not started it in a week and went to start the battery was dead, any idea’s what causing the battery to drain, I did use my boss stereo for about 3 hours with engine off but it started right up and I drove it about 20 mins to my ranch. Did not try to start after a week now dead. New Odyssy gel battery.

Installing new starter on 2007 Sportman HO

Guys,

With the wonderful help of a wonderful soul here, I finally got the clutches and backing plate off and the old starter out of the bike.

The old starter popped out when I tapped it from the right side. Found one rubber backed washer in the grass under the bike. Any idea where it might go?

Should I put some moly grease on the nose of the starter when I install the new one?

Anyone know the torque values for the starter bolts, and the clutch retaining bolts?

Thank you!!!

MIke

Help with 2004 Rancher 400 4×4 engine dying

I just got a 04 rancher 400 4×4 from a buddy of mine. It only has 65 hours and 105 miles on it, so it’s practically brand new. It sat in his garage almost the entire time he had it. It starts but will only idle for 10-20 seconds before dying. If I hold the throttle down some it will run for up to a minute or two before dying. If I give it very much gas at all it revs up but then it is almost like it throttles down on its own before dying. I replaced the battery, and changed the oil (it wouldn’t start, and he told me he had not changed it before) both the main and reserve tanks were bone dry so the fuel is new. He said something about putting gas in the carburettor. I am new into atvs and need some help on this please