I bought my son a small 110cc 4 wheeler and it will not start when it is cold outside. Is this normal?

Question

I pulled the choke and charged the battery!

Answer 1

It is normal because its a small 4 wheeler my Yamaha Grizzly 660 SE does extremely well in the cold I guess it depends on the size of the 4 wheeler my dad has a Bombardier DS 650 baja and his doesnt start up very easily becuase it has no covers on the engine leave the 4 wheeler somewhere warm and sheltered and if this doesnt help then go to the dealer you got it from and ask them your question. But like I said it depends on the engine size because the pipes are smaller and can get hotter and colder easier.

Answer 2

Does it have a choke? If so pull the lever or whatever and pull it over. Don't run it too long with the choke pulled or it will foul the spark plug up. Just run it long enough to get it running smooth and put the choke back to normal. Hold the throttle wide open for a few pulls to try and get some fuel flowing. Another thing I do is use a propane torch to heat up the spark plug to dry it off if the machine is flooding out. Sometimes you may have to prime the carburetor. If it has a primer button, operate it ten or so times and try again. If the problem is no fuel getting to the cylinder, prime the cylinder with a few milliliters of fuel. Also check to make sure that the fuel lines are not icing up, if this is a problem, head down and get some gas line antifreeze(read the manual though because some manufacturers specify what type that you are not supposed to use). Check for spark by pulling the plug, grounding it to one of the head bolts and pull it over. You should see an aggressive spark. I live in northern Alberta and this is something we do a fair bit up here. I have two larger ATV's my 350CC machine sat outside all winter until the other day and fired up within a few seconds after pulling the choke. The larger machines are easy though with the electric start. Good luck, let me know how it works out.

edit: I would suggest that you pull the spark plug and check to ensure that it is nice and clean and not wet with fuel(flooded) or covered with carbon(fouled). If it is flooding you may be using a little too much choke. If it is fouled, you might want to try replacing it. In either case, with the plug removed, reconnect the wire and stick the end of it on the engine somewhere with bare metal. Pull the starting rope(should be easy without the plug in it.) and make sure it is actually functioning.

Answer 3

1) 4 stroke or 2 stroke?
2) brand?

Generally, 4 strokes (no mixing of oil and gas, either using 2 separate tanks or pre-mixed and dumped into the tank) are a bit more cold blooded. Generally, even thugh there is a choke, there is a screw you can adjust in/out to adjust the air mixture. More air is better fo a cold starting machine. Find this screw and adjust it 1/8 to 1/4 turns. Check the manual to see which way increases/lowers air.

2 Strokes are generally more powerful per cc (i.e. smaller motor, but more power than an equal sized 4 stroke) , and are pretty easy to fire up with a shot of starting fluid. However, if the spark plug fouls ( from too much oil in the micture), this will make it not start at all. A fouled plug is black/oily. Replace it and try again.

If by chance it is one of the off shoot Chinese ones, all bets are off. they have so many problems, I'd return it. You want Honda/Suzuki/Polaris/Yamaha/Kawasaki/Bombardier. Anythign else is a cheap copy, with inferior parts. the reason I suspect this is that a 110 is not a size that is common among the jap/canadian atv's. They almost all run 50/90/220/250/300/400/500/660.

Answer 4

Its normal for that to happen. It most likely needs some choke. My 600cc two wheeler does not like the cold. I have to pull the choke open fully then start the engine then close the choke completely and let it idle for a couple of minutes. If that doesn't work then you will need the advice of the shop you got the bike from or tell the previous owner what is happening.

Answer 5

110cc 4 Wheeler

Answer 6

Small Four Wheeler

Answer 7

Put a heat lamp under the motor, maybe cover the motor with an old blanket but be careful not to set the damn thing on fire.

Some things are really hard to start cold.

Answer 8

You might try going to an auto parts store and buying a can of starter fluid. Give a couple of quick shots down the throat of the carb, and choke and try to start as usual.

Answer 9

Sounds interesting

Answer 10

do not use starting fluid it will ruin your engine with overuse ...the engine requires a richer fuel mixture when starting at cold temperatures...try just putting your hand over the intake when starting it....you know...where it sucks in the air?