fourtrax 300 4x4

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pandmboats

Discussion Starter · Apr 25, 2010

my honda fourtrax 4x4 1999 seems to lost power,had carb cleaned, gas tank cleaned, when you throttle and shift it doesn't go like it use to,any ideas??

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Helmut

· #6 · Apr 26, 2010

Yeah, I agree. It sounds like a carb problem.

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Helmut

· #10 · Apr 26, 2010

pandmboats said:
I'll try to get a more thorough cleaning done again, the only challenge I see is the connection of the choke cable at the carb and how to disconnect it at the carb. thanks again

Just use a wrench to unscrew the choke cable and it pulls out with the start enrichment valve on the end of the cable.

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Helmut

· #12 · Apr 26, 2010

shadetree said:
Helmut said:

pandmboats said:

I'll try to get a more thorough cleaning done again, the only challenge I see is the connection of the choke cable at the carb and how to disconnect it at the carb. thanks again

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Just use a wrench to unscrew the choke cable and it pulls out with the start enrichment valve on the end of the cable.

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lol helmut..you are fast with them pic's..lol..but..i don't need pic's..i've got them all stored in my head from 12 years worth..lmfao...but..great work bro !

Yeah, I don't need pictures either, but it probably makes it easier for everyone else and it's easier than typing all that.

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Helmut

· #15 · May 11, 2011

TRUSSTRUCKER said:
I am trying to get my choke cable off and the choke valve and seat seems to be stuck in the carb. I can unscrew the plastic nut but the assembly wont come out, how the heck can I get it out now ive tried soaking it with wd40 but doesnt seem to be doing anything has anyone had this problem?

Welcome to the forums. Lots of people have had that problem. You can take the cable loose from the valve and try drilling a small hole down through the top of the valve. Then, screw a screw down into the hole so that the threads cut into the valve. Then clamp ViseGrips on the head of the screw and pull the valve out. Of course, you will have to replace the valve.

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Helmut

· #17 · May 12, 2011

TRUSSTRUCKER said:
I cant disconnect the cable from inside the carb there is no free play what should I do cut it and start drilling?

You should be able to pull hard on the cable and the end of the cable should slip out. The tip of the valve is made of brass and it should just break off where the cable hooks. Sometimes, the cable will just pull out and not even break the end off. You will have to replace the valve anyway, so it won't matter if it breaks. I believe that choke valve (starter enrichment valve) runs around $35.

By the way nice wheeler in your profile pic.

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