UK max4

[TheBaron]

So about 2 months ago I purchased a 2005 max4 from ebay without going to view it!
(I know maybe not too wise!)
I have not seen many of these in the UK, mainly argos.
It was listed as fully working partly true I guess!

When it arrived it felt super underpowered, it had a new Kholer command 23hp in 2015
I took it to the local atv shop and they changed the fuel filter and the air filter, cleaned the carb and fixed a small hole in the exhaust. This made it a little better but still it felt underwhelming.


A few days later I read a post on here about spark plug failure so I did the HT lead check and low and behold it was running on one cylinder! some new plugs and it changed the machine entirely. (so much for the ATV shop doing a good job)

The good parts are the body, cage , chains all look to have very little wear/use.

I also changed the clutch and belt.

I have an ezshift kit and new throttle and choke cables on order, I intend to drain the T20 and put new atf along with some Type F limited slip, would this be correct?
Is there anything else I need to look out for or check on these machines?
It will be used pretty hard as I work as a Guide Deer shooting in Scotland.

Here are a few Pics and vids if they are of any interest to anyone!

https://youtu.be/om0jMYwOu6I

https://youtu.be/I_xqseaX48Q

https://youtu.be/xtQJAJ76TY0

https://youtu.be/HNkGnc4hyCs

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[philipatmaxfour]

So about 2 months ago I purchased a 2005 max4 from ebay without going to view it!
(I know maybe not too wise!)
I have not seen many of these in the UK, mainly argos.
It was listed as fully working partly true I guess!

When it arrived it felt super underpowered, it had a new Kholer command 23hp in 2015
I took it to the local atv shop and they changed the fuel filter and the air filter, cleaned the carb and fixed a small hole in the exhaust. This made it a little better but still it felt underwhelming.


A few days later I read a post on here about spark plug failure so I did the HT lead check and low and behold it was running on one cylinder! some new plugs and it changed the machine entirely. (so much for the ATV shop doing a good job)

The good parts are the body, cage , chains all look to have very little wear/use.

I also changed the clutch and belt.

I have an ezshift kit and new throttle and choke cables on order, I intend to drain the T20 and put new atf along with some Type F limited slip, would this be correct?
Is there anything else I need to look out for or check on these machines?
It will be used pretty hard as I work as a Guide Deer shooting in Scotland.

Here are a few Pics and vids if they are of any interest to anyone!

https://youtu.be/om0jMYwOu6I

https://youtu.be/I_xqseaX48Q

https://youtu.be/xtQJAJ76TY0

https://youtu.be/HNkGnc4hyCs

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Thanks for the short videos, the Max looks really good for a 14 year old machine. Sounds good too. 25 hp. should be good. best wishes.

[Rusty-Gunn]

Twenty-eight ounces of ATF type FA, with four ounces of Equa-Torque (a NAPA product) added (32 oz total) is what I use in my 2005 M-IV, with excellent results.

[TheBaron]

Twenty-eight ounces of ATF type FA, with four ounces of Equa-Torque (a NAPA product) added (32 oz total) is what I use in my 2005 M-IV, with excellent results.

Thanks for the info!

[TheBaron]

Thanks for the short videos, the Max looks really good for a 14 year old machine. Sounds good too. 25 hp. should be good. best wishes.

Thanks! It will be put to the test hard in September, I will try to get some more videos then.