98 warrior 350 wont idle - ATVConnection.com ATV Enthusiast Community

kimscandy350 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 10:29 PM

i recently aquired a 98 warrior and have been trying to get it running. i just replaced the stator, spark plug, changed the oil and put new fuel in. found out i wasnt getting fuel so i cleaned all the crap out of the carb and the float valve since it had been sitting with the reserve valve open for 5 years. i also replaced the fuel petcock. i can get it to idle for a while but when i try to close the choke it dies. also it takes a couple of tries to get it to start. i made sure the pilot screw was 2 turns out and even when i mess with the throttle screw on the carb it doesnt help it still has a slow idle. any suggestions or ideas. sorry for the long post.

Speedy2222 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 04:45 PM

my guess is the needle seat is sticking and not letting enough fuel in.

kimscandy350 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 07:33 PM

do you have any suggestions on how to clean the fuel inlet and needle and seat. i used some carb cleaner and a pick to clean the gunk out of the fuel inlet. i couldnt think of anything else, i really want this thing running for halloween.

Speedy2222 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-24-2009, 09:40 AM

i'd buy a carb rebuild kit

kimscandy350 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-25-2009, 08:09 PM

well i fixed it. i had the guy that gave it to me give me a hand and we found the pilot jet clogged and a couple of other things still had some gunk on them. guess i didnt clean it that well initially. after another hour or so of cleaning and blowing it out with compressed air it runs like a champ.