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Old 01-27-2012, 02:00 PM
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Fuel System

I have a Sportsman 600. Very suddenly it has started running bad. Won't hold idle without being choked a bit, even when warm. Runs decently at higher RPM's, although it backfires occasionally while winding down. Any ideas?
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Old 01-27-2012, 02:05 PM
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Old 01-27-2012, 06:40 PM
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I am guessing a slightly plugged pilot jet
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Old 01-28-2012, 03:44 AM
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sprat carb cleaner around carb boot, if idle changes, carb boot cracked
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