Problem solved! Check this out! Predator outlaw hard to start?
Valves where the problem. Adjustment was easy. DOne in an hour and a half. ALL the thanks in the world to exriders.com.
If your outlaw or predator becomes hard to start over time, it is not "just a carbbed machine". That may have been the case in the 1970's..... The problem is definitely the valve shims. THe job is easy and the shims at my local dealer cost 2.40 for all 4.
I have more power and it starts right up when i hit the button everytime! Purrs like a kitten, and runs like new!
You should be able to start these machines with the choke and push button, without having to give it gas. This problem was slowly getting worse and got to the point that it wouldnt even start with starting fluid. I re-built the carb, jetted, adjusted the mix....nothing. If and when it started, it would run fine and restart with a bit of throttle no problem once warmed up although the idle had to be set a bit high and was a bit erratic with the choke on.
Good luck and check out exriders.com for some good info!
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