[fireman2498]

Look for help on my 2004 Honda Rancher 4trax 4x4.

Bike has been sitting for several years father did take care of it. He passed in 2014 and now I’m trying to get it running for my son.

 

[retro]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[SamUK]

Welcome to the forums

 

[Goober]

Welcome!
You can download the service manual from the link in my sig block.

First thing is to check oil for fuel smell. If the petcock was left open mist likely the fuel drained out of the tank, thru the carb and on the floor or into the engine. Change oil with atv oil — not automotive oil—Honda GN4 is fine.

Is there fuel in the tank? Was the petcock shut off? Drain the fuel and inspect the tank with flashlight. Sometimes you get sediment or goo in there; check to see if petcock has a screen—if so clean it.

Likely you will have to clean and rebuild the carb—unless your Dad “pickled” the atv by draining all the fuel and oil fogging the carb.

Pull off and clean —or replace—the air filter.

Check for mice nests in the air breather assembly

 

[fishfiles]

Welcome fireman to the forums and thanks for your service to the community . Sorry to hear the passing of your Dad , getting his bike running for your Son is going to be a very good thing , I hope it works out and any help I can give is yours .

 

[_Wilson_]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[mrbb]

welcome to the site

 

[Goober]

Another thing to consider—since it is an older model—do you know if your Dad ever took it to the shop? If you don’t want to take it on, take it in. Mainly you can use the manual to figure out what the machine needs (inspection schedule) and what you need to perform the task.

Some members here haven’t had the best of luck with their local powersports shops, but I have. I take all my work quads in and got to know the team. They know me and what I want.