Flooding issues...

[TruckerBallZach]

Ok...so Ive noticed that this might just be a skidoo thing, but I thought I'd check with all yall...
My rev floods out soooo easily! I can understand it when its upside down, but even getting stuck with it on its side it will flood out and die and I have to change plugs in order to get it to start...Its not running too rich, plugs are just a shade darker than cardboard and when it runs, it runs like a raped ape!

 

[ReTodd]

My 07' isn't quite that bad but it does flood out a lot. I have never had to change a plug though...take the elastic band on your glove and wrap it around the throttle in the WOT position and usually 2 or 3 pulls and it'll lug to life.

Rt

 

[summitX]

I think holding the throttle at WOT with one hand and pulling the sled over would be a better idea, usually the best way to get a sled started after it is flooded. Wrapping something around the throttle and pulling the sled over sounds like a recipe for disaster!!!

 

[ReTodd]

I think holding the throttle at WOT with one hand and pulling the sled over would be a better idea, usually the best way to get a sled started after it is flooded. Wrapping something around the throttle and pulling the sled over sounds like a recipe for disaster!!!

I've done it hundreds of times...the sled gurgles to life and the glove can be pulled off really easy. When your stuck on a steep hill after a rollover and the sled is pointed down hill it is just about impossible to hold the throttle and give the rope a pull.

Rt

 

[TruckerBallZach]

This method works about half the time for me...sometimes its just too far gone...

 

[mr]

Check to make sure your carb heaters are turned off. If they are on it can cause this same senario.

 

[TruckerBallZach]

yeah theyre off...i dont think ive ever used them...

 

[brahm]

Ya I pin it with one hand, and pull the cord with the other usally starts up first couple pulls.

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

Ok...so Ive noticed that this might just be a skidoo thing, but I thought I'd check with all yall...
My rev floods out soooo easily! I can understand it when its upside down, but even getting stuck with it on its side it will flood out and die and I have to change plugs in order to get it to start...Its not running too rich, plugs are just a shade darker than cardboard and when it runs, it runs like a raped ape!

check your float levels in the carbs..normally if you drop them an 1/8in. it wont flood out nearly as easy....

 

[TruckerBallZach]

Ok...is there any way to adjust the float levels on these things? The whole float assembly is plastic...

 

[Mac-Daddy-Racing-212]

Guess I've never looked at the float assembly. Can you carefully heat the tab used to open the needle for the fuel? Never had an issue with the flooding myself.

 

[powderhoundbrr]

Never park a skidoo facing downhill seems like they all like to flood when pointed down. At least that is the way my last 3 skidoos worked. But I have to admit that my REV seems good that way.