Won't stay running

[Dukester1]

My first 6 wheeler, got it opened up this weekend and found some burned wires going to solenoid. Replaced and fixed some others. Cleaned chains and adjusted now it's not popping on turns. During cleaning got water on motor, also while hooking solenoid back up it cracked. Now it want stay running shuts off after few seconds. Will the solenoid cause this issue? The lights and amp meter aren't working either. Was getting shocked touching key prior to this.

[SteveReg]

I got shocks from my argo because of rain and all shorted. meant to stay dry havent been shocked since its been dry.

[crashingone2002]

The popping while turning stands a good chance to be stretched chains, bad sprocket, or loose chain. Either way not a bad fix. As for the getting shocked, You probably need to find a wiring diagram to compare your harness to for a good place to start. What model do you have? Congratulations on your first machine, now lets get her straightened out so you can be as addicted as the rest of us lol.

[Dukester1]

Thanks .. After getting everything cleaned up. Chains look real good, one chain was off the adjuster and the other adjuster opened all the way. Looks like everything tightened up really well. Going to get a new solenoid this weekend and try new battery. Any recommendations on what replacement solenoid to get ? Also what battery?

[crashingone2002]

just about any solenoid can be made to work, but to keep it the easiest, just compare the terminals. As for the battery, i believe that factory max atvs used a lawn and garden type battery.

[ARGOJIM]

just about any solenoid can be made to work, but to keep it the easiest, just compare the terminals. As for the battery, i believe that factory max atvs used a lawn and garden type battery.

Be sure it is a powered solenoid and not a grounded solenoid.

[crashingone2002]

argojim, did all the max's come with an insulated solenoid? My max iv has one, but looking at the wiring i assumed it to not be original equipment lol. By the way, your beer holder line is killing me!

[ARGOJIM]

Tecumseh and B&S had stand alone solenoids, Kohler and Kawasaki are on starter. As far as the shocking you are getting, sounds as if it's a crossed/shorted wire or ground fault.
Check grounds to frame for battery, engine, solenoid (if needed). Note the engine mount is usually rubber mounted to frame.

As a last (or first) result check that a wire did not get put on the wrong terminal, i.e. feed wire on ground or ground on positive.