Mystery solved. The multimeter suggestion helped. Starter solenoid is bad. As for the smoke and no start after, I had a friend who is far more experienced with engines take a look. First thing...
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Mystery solved. The multimeter suggestion helped. Starter solenoid is bad. As for the smoke and no start after, I had a friend who is far more experienced with engines take a look. First thing...
Cooling fan runs.
Thanks. Gonna try this. I think that I found the smoke source. There was a carbonized mouse nest in the heat shielding on the front cylinder. Thinking that burned a wire. Now I just need to...
The factory B&S 18. No blown fuses. I'll dig around with it more soon.
Started pulling parts off today to take a look. Getting some major grief getting the muffler off so I can look deeper in. I'll try better words tomorrow. Looks like a carbonized mouse nest between...
I have a 99 Bigfoot I just acquired. During my shakedown ride, I shut it off, then couldn't get any spark. Voltage meter would not move, click when turning the key. Started it will pull start, and...
Is getting the belt on and off a big project? I have an oil pump, I still want to drain the sump for particle removal though.
Unplanned blood donation as well.
Just picked up a 1999 Bigfoot with the 18 horse B&S. first thing that I always do is an oil change. I have the same engine on my Max IV and my word, from a maintenance standpoint, the Max seems...
Can I do that without pulling the engine?
Having a couple of issues with my Max IV. It doesn't like engaging the reverse. Takes several tries, a few good words, and will eventually engage. Additionally, when I yank the right stick back...
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Thanks. I can see this forum quickly becoming a go to resource. I'm used to two wheelers that are dealer service only. Being able to do my own work is a welcome change.
Looks like my new to me Max IV has a bit of water in the engine. Not a big deal, I can change it. Should I be on the lookout for any long term issues from it? Also, noticed a wonderful...
Finally found one. It's a three hour drive one way, but I'm fine with that. Got me a green 2007 Max IV with winch (no E in winch, folks), brush guard and roll cage. The PO bought it, put six new...
I will be picking up my new to me Max IV this weekend. The red tail light cover is MIA. Is there a source for these out there somewhere? Thanks.
Just saw this in the local FB marketplace. Looks like a Max II.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4747948021970570
Have truck, will travel.
Anyone on this thread still out there? Located in Augusta, hoping to pick up my first machine today. Could use some guidance, instruction, someone to "Hold my coffee while I try sumpin", and so on.
I'm looking at another used machine being offered locally. It's a 2006 Bigfoot with 553 hours on it. Is that a reasonable amount? I know there are other considerations as well, but I just don't...