RMK 700 Issues

[BushAKrmk700]

Hey everyone,

I have a 98 RMK 700 and this is my 2nd season driving it. Every since I got it, i have noticed that it doesnt idle very well in warmer temps (25 degrees+). It starts with no issues and runs for a little while then the RPM's slowly decrease and it eventually dies. It drives perfectly fine and once I drive it for a while it idles normal and doesnt die. I took the carbs out this fall and cleaned them but it still doesnt seem to idle very well. I have noticed that other people can just start their machines and let them run to get them warm but a lot of the time mine wont do that. I live in bush Alaska so taking it in somewhere is not an option and I plan on selling it after next year but wasnt sure if it's something to be concerned with right now.

This was my first snowmachine purchase.

Brandon

 

[sled_guy]

Once its up to temperature its fine? My 98 was cold blooded... I had to leave the choke on part way for the first minute or two when first starting it or it would die.

sled_guy

 

[BushAKrmk700]

Thanks for responding!

yeah, once I ride it for a while its fine. This is why I havent been overly concerned because it drives really well after its warm. I was told by the guy who sold it to me that its very cold blooded and does not like warmer temps. This is probably what he was referring to.

Brandon