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Why does my Arctic Cat idle but backfires?

Why does my Arctic Cat idle but backfires?

It sounds to me that your carbs might be a little gunked up – you mentioned the gas may have been old, so it’s possible that the smaller (idle) jets are slightly plugged up. Fresh fuel might do the trick and/or you could try using a fuel system cleaner and water remover. This problem might ‘solve itself’ with a little time.

When did Arctic Cat Cougar Mountain Cat come out?

1991 Arctic Cat Cougar 440cc l/c 1991 Arctic Cat Cougar 2up 440cc l/c 1992 Arctic Cat Cougar 440cc l/c 1992 Arctic Cat Cougar 2up 440cc l/c 1993 Arctic Cat Cougar Mountain Cat 440cc l/c 1994 Arctic Cat Cougar 440cc l/c 1994 Arctic Cat Cougar 2up 440cc l/c 1994 Arctic Cat Cougar Mountain Cat 440cc l/c 1995 Arctic Cat Cougar 440cc l/c

Why does my Arctic Cat have a blockage?

If it is naturally asperated, take the carbourettor jets out and clean them. It sounds like the main jet has a blockage. Hope this helps, safe riding. You can’t post conmments that contain an email address.

What should the brake light up on an Arctic Cat?

Crusty Carb Cleaning!! Tail light wiring issue… when should the brake light up? Clutch cover temperature…. Textron Prowler pro hard doors cost HOW MUCH!?!?

Why is my Arctic Cat sled bogging down?

Hi I have an arctic cat zr 580 and just recently i went to go start it up she starts fine but as soon as the sled gets any resistance its starts to bog down i will have it at full throttle and would only be at 4rpm and the track would hardly spin . Then when i stop it idles really low then turns off.

What causes idle issues on Arctic Cat Prowler?

Air leak on the ISC Valve would cause erratic idle issues. Also check the other O-rings on the throttle body. For what little they run replacement should be a no brainer!

What did Artic cat do to my Arctic Cat?

It has new plugs, new battery, new drive belt and I just had the clutch overhauled by the local Artic Cat dealer/service. They also checked out fuel pressure, compression and such and all were good. I top it off with fuel prior to leaving town.

What to do if your Arctic Cat is stalling?

Spray carb cleaner on the valve while running, see if the rpm raise’s. If so you have a leak in the valve. That is an expensive little devil! The connector on mine is FUBAR’ed, and I’m still looking for a pigtail to repair it! I jury rigged it for now! We got sidetracked! LOL Sorry Bout That! Crackling like electrical snap? Or engine type backfire?

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Ruth Doyle