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my 4 wheeler is hard to start but runs great when running?

i have a 87 250r quadracer with a completly rebuilt motor that runs great but it is very hard to start u have to kick it a half hour b4 it will start but if u have somebody push u about 10' it fires rite up why is thi and what could cause it and how do i make it start easier it is a kick start 2 stroke

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    in this order;

    Clean the air filter

    replace the plug

    adjust your choke

    check for vacuum leaks from airbox to carb and from carb to engine

    run a compression test

    rebuild the carb

    shoot it and buy another one

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