6 replies to this topic

[gee]

i have a 05 290 its a pig to start cold seams mixture is week if i take plug out pour a small amount of petrol in it fires plugs not getting wet theres loads of compression and good spark

[Outlaw Dave]

Fit a bigger Pilot Jet - suggest a #36

[gee]

will try that

[betapete]

clean carb and air filter thoroughly, this doesnt cost anything

[Nigel Dabster]

change spark plug every couple of moths.
My Sherco was always a good starter, completely strip carb jets out etc and reset float height.

[Howard Wallace]

Check that the long brass tube that sticks out of carb ,when float bowl is removed is cleared out. That`s the choke circuit, has a small o-ring on the end that gets cut aswell. Chamfer the float bowl where the o-ring fits in. Always left sharp by Mr Dellorto, causes many problems !!!!
ShercoH

[gee]

thanks for help will have a go weekend let you know how i get on