1998 XC 700 won't start started by Gatorhator98
	October 27th 2009 at 12:11 PM Post #1
	Gatorhator98 Starting Member 40 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 31st 2009
	On sunday i bought a 1998 xc 700. I met the guy there and we pulled it off the trailer and started it cold. It started first pull on full choke. That night when i went to start it it wanted about half throttle to get it started. Yesterday after it sat for a whole day it refused to start. The back end was raised too high and the whole sled had a pretty sharp angle. It is really flooded, with the plugs wet and fuel leaking out the exhaust ports. Would having it way too high cause such flooding. Also where are the plugs to drain the case. Thanks for any help. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	October 27th 2009 at 12:23 PM Post #2
	powersledder PSI Powered 3606 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 1st 2006 Location: Houghton, MI, USA Current Sled: 07 IQr 2008-2009 Miles: No Speedo
	Having the carb end of the engine up too high will let the float bowls in the carbs continuously drain fuel into the engine. This is why its flooded so bad. The case drain plugs are located under the exhaust Y-pipe, basically straight down the the exhaust port on each side. They're just little brass plugs that look similar to carb jets w/out the center hole. Polaris 800HO monoblock cylinder for sale PM me with offers Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 27th 2009 at 12:28 PM Post #3
	xcr440 Sundowners Trail Coordinator xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated. Updated Yesterday at 10:49 PM 12582 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2003 Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440 2008-2009 Miles: 610
	remove those plugs and try to not have the track more than a few inches off the ground or shut the gas off. a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours! "Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks. 2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains 1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 27th 2009 at 4:03 PM Post #4
	Gatorhator98 Starting Member 40 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 31st 2009
	Ya it was flooded really bad. I took the carbs off and cleaned them. IT would start with half throttle but the choke didn't do anyhting. Then after two minutes of running there was a 3.5 foot circle of gas and oil that came out of the pipe. And all the exhaust joints were leacking. What would this be from. I shouldn't have to give it any throttle to start it. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 27th 2009 at 4:08 PM Post #5
	Dumz1 Junior Member 197 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 21st 2009 Location: Holmen, Wi Current Sled: 1997 XC 600 2008-2009 Miles: 850 +/-
	Quote originally posted by powersledder Having the carb end of the engine up too high will let the float bowls in the carbs continuously drain fuel into the engine. This is why its flooded so bad. The case drain plugs are located under the exhaust Y-pipe, basically straight down the the exhaust port on each side. They're just little brass plugs that look similar to carb jets w/out the center hole. as stated above... I always store and haul my sleds with the fuel shut off. 1997 XC 600 2004 Sportsman 500HO Parting out 1993 XLT and 1997 XCR 600 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 27th 2009 at 6:21 PM  [ Modified October 27th 2009 at 6:21 PM ] Post #6
	whitexc Average Member 948 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 19th 2006 Location: Pendleton, NY, USA Current Sled: XC
	You may even have fuel in the pipe...remove it and dump it out. Install new plugs and fresh gas as well. Polaris...it IS the way out! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 27th 2009 at 7:11 PM Post #7
	polaris1man Average Member 738 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 22nd 2007 Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: Polaris SKS700 2008-2009 Miles: not many
	Might want to check your needle seats in the carb Three-1999 Polaris SKS700's 2000 Polaris SKS700 2000 Polaris Ranger 6x6 2007 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI X2 2000 Yamaha YZ 250 1996 Yamaha WR250 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 28th 2009 at 7:28 AM Post #8
	powersledder PSI Powered 3606 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 1st 2006 Location: Houghton, MI, USA Current Sled: 07 IQr 2008-2009 Miles: No Speedo
	Quote originally posted by Gatorhator98 Ya it was flooded really bad. I took the carbs off and cleaned them. IT would start with half throttle but the choke didn't do anyhting. Then after two minutes of running there was a 3.5 foot circle of gas and oil that came out of the pipe. And all the exhaust joints were leacking. What would this be from. I shouldn't have to give it any throttle to start it. Quote originally posted by powersledder Having the carb end of the engine up too high will let the float bowls in the carbs continuously drain fuel into the engine. This is why its flooded so bad. Polaris 800HO monoblock cylinder for sale PM me with offers Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit