Problems starting 99 RMK 600

[tdr24]

My RMK 600 takes forever to start! Once i got it started it didnt miss a beat all day. Then i went and took it on a small ride the next day and still took forever to start ran fine until i pulled up to my buddies and it just quit. I couldnt get it started and still havent been able to. If anyone has any advice i would appreciate it!

 

[augerin]

We could use a little more info, Spark?, fuel?, compression, did you try new plugs? It kinda sounds like a fuel pump that got weak and quit but that is a big guess without a little more info.

 

[BB454]

99 600

Check the compression. When they get borderline low, they will do that.

 

[polari1man]

You might want to get in to the carbs and clean up the pilot jet. Next could be weak fuel pump

 

[vinpie1]

Check the compression. When they get borderline low, they will do that.

What should the compression be on these big block 600's? I have never been able to find the spec. Thanks!

 

[retiredpop]

99 600s have a compression relief hole in the cylinders so you won't see huge numbers. I live at 3400 feet and get around 90 on two different gauges.

 

[tdr24]

It has Spark and have put new plugs in it. How should i tell if the fuel pump is weak? But i was thinking maybe it Needs a new set of Rings but i will check the compression and see what it is Thanks!

 

[suitcase]

Does all the lights and electrical work fine?

 

[tdr24]

Yeah everything electrical works. The lights kill switch key and handwarmers.

 

[suitcase]

almost ruals out any electrical, had a 700 that acted a little like that and it was a short in a wire comeing up for the belly pan to the cdi box.

 

[tdr24]

Got it running finally there was a lose wire running into the CDI box thanks for everybodys help its really appreciated