No idea what I'm into, PLEASE HELP.

[Diesel]

I've got a hustler 950(I think). I traded some gun smith work for it and it moves under its own power but seems to slip. Once it gets going it seems to really go. I'm a bit timid behind the sticks as it's the first I've driven. As I have been doing some reading on this sight it has come to light that this ATV I bought may be something more than I thought. The data plate on the engine says it's a rotax 503, and it runs well. I guess what I'm trying to do here is establish what "normal" is on a rotax and t-20(I think) drive train. What is it supposed to look like? Where would my "slip" be coming from? I apologize in advance for the vague nature of my questions, I'm sure it speaks volumes about my ignorance on the subject. I just need a place to start as much as anything. Thank you for your time.
-Diesel

[mike d]

Hi Diesel, Your slip could be your not pushing hard enough forward on the sticks, or drive belt is worn, or T20 needs fluid change and adjustment. A T20 looks like a giant football with the ends cut off. U can see a pic of 1 in members gallery under photos- mike d. I put the pic up for another member. I doubt if it came with a 503 so another thought could be if it was a 4 stroke and someone left 4 stroke springs in the driven clutch. Spring should be yellow for a 2 stroke, I believe. As the day goes on you should get more replies, hopefully from the 2 stroke experts. Good luck Mike

[ARGOJIM]

Diesel, as Miked stated could be any of those he listed. The sticks need to be pushed forward to operate a t-20 without springs holding the forward.
I believe your issue is as simple as this, the machine wants to go fast and your not ready yet, the clutches on the 2 stroke are probably set up to engage at about 3000 rpm or so and such will seem to slip off the bottom as they are constantly disengaging under that rpm.

A 4stroke machine would be better for trail riding, that would require a different engine, drive clutch and at least a different driven clutch spring. With that new set up you could creep around with a top speed of about 20-25.

[Diesel]

Thanks for the info so far guys. I think I'm on the right track with the transmission as my first thought was how much it looked like an exaggerated football. Ill get out on it in a couple of days or so and try not to be so ginger with it. I will also try and track down this driven clutch to figure out which spring is in it. Thanks again for the warm welcome and helpful information.
-Diesel

[Normable1973]

Here's a pic of a t20, look at the clutch this one has a green spring.. That's what your looking for.. Norm