{"id":4491,"date":"2023-04-20T12:06:51","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T12:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavydutyguide.com\/?p=4491"},"modified":"2023-04-20T12:16:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T12:16:41","slug":"atv-poor-starting-when-warm-or-hot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavydutyguide.com\/atvs-guide\/atv-poor-starting-when-warm-or-hot\/","title":{"rendered":"ATV Poor Starting When Warm Or Hot – Causes Of ATVs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

You are ready for a drive and suddenly ATV is having trouble starting. It is the most infuriating situation that not only spoils your mood but can damage your vehicle as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATV poor starting when warm or hot might be due to engine overheating, choke, valves, ignition system, spark plugs, fuel system, carburetor, or fuel lines.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I will walk you through all the potential causes and also give solutions to fix this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes Of ATVs Poor Starting When It Is Warm Or Hot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here we are going to explain different causes of ATVs’ poor state when it is warm or hot. First, you need to gather all the essential tools including a wrench, sockets, and multimeter to examine all components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Hot Engine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Engine overheating stalls the vehicle by damaging its internal components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Find out the root cause of overheating<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Inspect internal components of the engine, its coolant level, water pump, and radiator<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Repair all damaged parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Replace where repair is not possible<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    2. Choke Maladjustment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Choke plays an important role in starting a cold engine but you need to turn it off as soon as the engine starts because it starts flooding the engine with gasoline that stalls your ATV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Adjust the choke properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Turn it on and when you see that engine has warmed up <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Turn it off as soon as the engine starts to avoid flooding of fuel that can harm your vehicle in the long run<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      3. Malfunctioning Ignition System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      ATV ignition system includes a spark plug, battery, ignition switch, coils, and motor. If you are having trouble starting your vehicle there is a problem with these components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. If the ignition switch is faulty it won\u2019t provide the power that is necessary to start the ATV. Repair it to get rid of this problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. The ignition coil provides a high voltage that ignites the fuel mixture. Any wear and tear in the coil produce a low spark that causes trouble in atv starting. Change the coil to make the atv work in a better way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. A faulty starter motor and battery lead to difficulty starting ATV. replace old and damaged motors and batteries to fix the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        4. Improper Valve Adjustment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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        The intake and exhaust valves play an important role in the combustion process. Their maladjustment leads to difficulty in starting the ATV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Do not make the valves too loose since they lead to a lack of compression that stops the engine from starting smoothly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Never tighten valves too much because it becomes the reason for compression loss and it eventually stops the engine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          5. Faulty Carburetor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          If the carburetor is clogged or misadjusted it causes trouble starting your vehicle because the carburetor can gum up and block the flow of air and fuel to the engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Clean the carburetor, and all filters with the help of a good-quality cleaning solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Adjust it properly so that it may receive the proper fuel to start the vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            6. Damaged Fuel Lines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Fuel leakage and clogged fuel lines are one of the biggest reasons for stalling the engine and causing trouble in running ATVs smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Examine all fuel lines and find out the exact problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Repair fuel lines and clean all clogs <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Replace worn-out or broken parts to have the problem fixed. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              7. Wiring Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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              When the engine gets hot or warmed up it causes expansion and makes batteries and cable thick that eventually leads to trouble in starting the ATV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Look for all signs of damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. If wires are melted, frayed, or broken then replace them as soon as possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Replace battery and fuses to ensure proper working of the vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                8. Faulty Spark Plug<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Spark plugs need to be changed every year otherwise they cause so many problems and major is stopping the engine from running properly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Inspect the spark plugs properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. If they are damaged then replace them instantly otherwise it may ruin your ATV.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Conclusion <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  In a nutshell, ATV poor starting when it is warm or hot is due to engine overheating, choke, valves, ignition system, spark plugs, fuel system, carburetor, or fuel lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  We have discussed all the solutions to fix the problem. If you are still facing any problems then take your vehicle to a licensed mechanic to have the issue fixed without any difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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