[mlh1962]

I had the valves adjusted and carb jetted- NO FIX! Not one bit better on cold starts in the summer less winter.:wtf1:

I tried a one way valve in the fuel line- Seemed to work better sometimes.:ugh1:

I installed a primer bulb from a boat in line with new fuel line (left 1 way valve in line)!!! I installed the bulb with a zip tie on the roll bar. I just reach back between the bed and intake and give it 1 squeeze!!!!- FIXED and it starts quickly.:slaphappy:

There are so many poor designs on this series of Prowlers, park brake, starting and Front Diff lock are a few.

The one way check valve didn't help mine any, what did make my '07 650 start first crank everytime no matter what the temperature is was to stick a bolt in end of the vent tube that comes off the carb and ends behind the driver's seat. Sounds strange but it worked, a cheap fix and easy to undo if it doesn't work for you.

 

[scarrier29]

Thanks for the info will try tomorrow as I live in minus 20 degee weather,but never had any problem with hondas with primers on them

 

[Andrew]

MIne wont start either but it is minus 36 celsius

 

[mlh1962]

Mine started with temps below 0 and windchill around -25 to -35 F , I keep it an unheated garage.

 

[scarrier29]

Can't find any way to reset choke or mystery primers,I've been told by a mechanic who has the same bike as mine that their is a primer lever on the same side as the idle adjustment. If that doesn't then the only thing that will work is an inline heater for the water system.

 

[Andrew]

WOW that sounds terrible from a service aspect.

 

[scarrier29]

YesI found a primer hidden behind the idle adjuster, gave it a few pumps and bike starts. Only problem is you have to take out seats and remove shroud. It's hard to locate but it's there and it helps.

 

[mlh1962]

YesI found a primer hidden behind the idle adjuster, gave it a few pumps and bike starts. Only problem is you have to take out seats and remove shroud. It's hard to locate but it's there and it helps.

I'll try to find some pics but I've seen where some have used a choke cable from a lawn mower or something and connected it to the primer then mounted the knob by the shifter. Mine still starts great by just plugging the vent line off the carb, I never have to prime it now.

 

[mlh1962]

Found them hope this helps.

 

[scarrier29]

Thanks for the pics I'll try this choke idea,seems like a good fix.

 

[ttomharris]

These models will flash volt sometimes when the rpm is low or not running or running rough or slow, it will clear up after running full throttle to tell the system it is charging, a weak battery will also show this code. Charge battery to full charge and run at half throttle for a few minutes and it should clear.

 

[CFSTB]

PRIMER CABLE INSTALL
I know this is a really old thread, but I just got this old Prowler XT UTV and while searching to see if anyone had come up with an easy way to get this thing started in the winter, I found that only one post showed an attempt at putting a cable onto the primer lever.
So here is how I did it, for those future searches. See all the attached pics to make sense of the following.

1. I needed a suitable push/pull cable. I searched online for various choke cables, but then took a look in my own spare ski-doo parts bin and found an old enricher cable (not a choke and not really a primer either) from an '07 Summit. It is a lever style rather than a knob, but it is just long enough and other than a mild kink in the cable, is almost perfect for this project.
2. I made a bracket out of a thin piece of SS scrap. This mounts to the bottom of the primer diaphragm housing using the original screws.
3. I cut a small piece of 3/8" aluminum rod and put it in a small hobby lathe to create a small shoulder so that it fits tightly into the hole in the primer lever. Then I drilled (still on the lathe) a 1/16" hole through the rod. Next I cut off the finished end of the cable and fed this through the hole in the rod. After I determined the correct position, I crushed the top half of the rod in a vice then used a punch on the opposing flats. This locked it solid to the cable. This step could also be done with a drill press with a bit more difficulty, or if you like to abuse yourself and are tool deprived, and hand drill could do it.
4. cut a thin slot using a zip-cut blade into the hole on the primer lever to allow the cable to enter the hole.
5. Install the cable and set the proper distance. You should have about 1/2" of travel.
6. Drill a hole and mount lever on console plate in space beside shift lever. The air intake interferes with the cable if it was mounted in the blank spot between the switches, so I had to put it below that where the cable could run unimpeded.

This seems to work great. It could also be done with a few modifications using a variety of push/pull choke cables.
I hope this helps someone.