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04Recon · 08-28-2010, 11:32 AM

When I start up my Recon it fires right up.. But if I dont keep giving it a little throttle it will die..

Also, if im riding and then wanna stop. My Recon will die if i dont do the same. So, Practically if i dont keep the throttle going my quad will die.

Any ideas?

**toodeep** · 08-28-2010, 11:42 AM

Might just need the idle set up some or the choke could be stuck in the pulled position.

04Recon · 08-28-2010, 01:54 PM

I've messed with the idle screw up and down and it still doesnt make a difference. And the choke is fine. Ive already made sure it was okay.

Andamo · 08-29-2010, 03:18 PM

Are you sure it was the idle screw you were turning ?

04Recon · 08-29-2010, 09:56 PM

Yes im pretty positive. I looked at the Honda manual that came with the quad to locate the right screw.

2003 foreman es · 08-29-2010, 09:59 PM

to the forum.
How old is the fuel? Perhaps the carb needs a good cleaning.

04Recon · 08-30-2010, 12:00 AM

Well, I just bought it off a friend whose had it in the garage for a long time. When I bought it, had about a half tank. I filled it up with new fuel on top of the old, probably a dumb move on my part but it runs great and all, but when you let off the throttle it goes down. The carb was my next guess also.

Helmut · 08-30-2010, 12:46 AM

Yeah, sounds like the carb needs cleaning.

Gauntlet3D · 08-30-2010, 08:42 AM

Yeah, I would make sure the air filter is OK and drain the fuel and clean the carb. Or maybe just some marine formula Stabil to try and get the water out that way, if there isn't too much. Good luck.

04Recon · 08-30-2010, 11:05 AM

The air filter is in perfect shape, clean as can be. Time to clean the carb I suppose.

08-28-2010, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
04Recon Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	04 Recon ES Idle Problems When I start up my Recon it fires right up.. But if I dont keep giving it a little throttle it will die.. Also, if im riding and then wanna stop. My Recon will die if i dont do the same. So, Practically if i dont keep the throttle going my quad will die. Any ideas?

08-29-2010, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-29-2010, 09:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
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08-30-2010, 08:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Gauntlet3D Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,105	Yeah, I would make sure the air filter is OK and drain the fuel and clean the carb. Or maybe just some marine formula Stabil to try and get the water out that way, if there isn't too much. Good luck. __________________ 2009 Rubicon Black 350 Miles 2500lbs Warn ITP 212 Machined SS Rims 27" Maxxis Zillas 2" Gorilla Lift Richocett Swing Arm Skid Plate 2" Snorkle HMF Swamp Series UniFilter Rejet Custom Speaker Box Powermadd Black Hand Guards Ammo cans 2007 Rancher ES Red 750 Miles ITP 108 Machined SS Rims Rubicon stock tires Powermadd Black Hand Guards 2 Up Rear Box

08-28-2010, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,427	Might just need the idle set up some or the choke could be stuck in the pulled position.

08-28-2010, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
04Recon Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	I've messed with the idle screw up and down and it still doesnt make a difference. And the choke is fine. Ive already made sure it was okay.

08-29-2010, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
04Recon Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	Yes im pretty positive. I looked at the Honda manual that came with the quad to locate the right screw.

08-30-2010, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
04Recon Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	Well, I just bought it off a friend whose had it in the garage for a long time. When I bought it, had about a half tank. I filled it up with new fuel on top of the old, probably a dumb move on my part but it runs great and all, but when you let off the throttle it goes down. The carb was my next guess also.

08-30-2010, 12:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Helmut Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 741	Yeah, sounds like the carb needs cleaning.

08-30-2010, 11:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
04Recon Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 7	The air filter is in perfect shape, clean as can be. Time to clean the carb I suppose.

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