But figured maybe this would help some IF they look before asking LOL
SO< your wanting to get an older atv or what ewer running, ??
that’s been sitting a while, be it a few months or years
here are what I say are basic;s to be done before starting or even trying to start this atv/ or what ever? to save you from having issues down the road or??
First give it a bath, makes life easier to work on
NEXT< GET a service manual, either download a free one, or BUY a hard copy one! used one’s can be found on Ebay and like places too, some times CHEAP! and there priceless to have!
NEXT , drain Motor oil and Diff fluids( , and re fill with CORRECT oils, and CORRECT amounts! MAKE sure you know HOW to check both levels, as there NOT all the same way on every atv or??
NOW Optional maybe to some, BUT< if liquid cooled, , then replace the coolant, OR pending HOW Long its been sitting not run, the longer it sat, the better this option is)
Next, Drain the fuel tank, even better remove the fuel tank and clean and make sure if there is a screen in the tank its clean and not clogged up.
Next, clean and inspect fuel peacock, make sure it flows well,
next can be optional pending HOW long its been sitting again, replace the fuel line(and fuel filter if it has an inline one, and MAKE sure its installed the right way, there directional) Fuel line is cheap so> new line makes sure NO crap is built up on the walls of the old line that will re dirty your carb after you clean it?
Next, remove and clean carb( if its been down long or very dirty, get a carb rebuild kit, and replace all parts you can with new one’s AFTER a GOOD cleaning ( Ethanol fuel leaves a varnish behind, and can be super hard to remove with basic carb cleaners and spraying, so?? learn the boil in lemon juice trick, if you need to, on a filthy carb), just make sure its clean and all holes NOT blocked up!
Next, Clean or replace the air filter, if its a washable one, wash and re oil, BUT if its been sitting a LONG time, many foam filters will start to deteriorate with age, so a new one is NEVER a bad idea! again pending age and condition of your’s!
NEXT replace the Spark plug
MAKE Sure the battery is charged and in good working order, to test a battery, TAKE it to a chain line auto parts store, have it checked UNDER a LOAD, as that is ONLY way to check a battery , if need to RELACE battery, modern atv and likes, need good power to run right today more than ever!
after this its basic’s, make sure air is in tires and there NOT dry rotted, check wheel bearings and steering post bearings and so on, grease as needed, replace as needed, make sure brakes work, have fluid(can replace brake fluid too if its been down long, as that too goes bad)
DO these things before TRYING to start your what ever that’s been sitting, and you will have a LOT less issue’s down the road
