Push starting a vehicle is a way of starting an engine if the battery is dead or does not have sufficient charge to turn the starter motor. This method of starting the engine is also known as bump starting or popping the clutch and is usually used for manual transmission vehicles.
Is there a similar method to starting automatic vehicles, specifically your ATV, if the battery is not operating at optimal capacity? Generally, only ATV’s with certain types of automatic transmissions can be push-started safely. If you try to push-start an automatic ATV with the incorrect transmission type, it will at best not start and, at worst, cause damage to the transmission.
If your ATV can be push-started safely, then here are 3 steps to get your ATV started.
There may only be three steps to this push-start procedure, but there is more to the three steps than what first glance portrays.
Remember: Before trying any push-start method on your automatic transmission ATV, you need to make sure it is capable of starting using this method and that no damage will be caused by attempting this method!
Many ATV riders will tell you that you cannot push-start an automatic ATV, and in most instances, they are correct. Some automatic transmissions require the parts of the gearbox to be rotating before a gear can be selected, while others rely on the compression of a running engine to engage the clutch.
There are, however, some ATVs that can be started using this method, particularly if they have hydraulic pumps.
The incline that you use as a starting point will, therefore, need to be high enough and have a steep enough angle to achieve this purpose.This process can be an exhausting undertaking if you are doing is all using man-power. Pushing an ATV up a hill may require what some would consider superhero-type strength! After pushing your ATV to the top of a hill two or three times, you will begin to wonder why you started off-roading on your ATV to begin with!
The physical effort required to perform this task repeatedly may prompt you to employ another method to gain the necessary momentum to start the ATV.
You may try towing your ATV with another ATV or behind a truck.
This is, however, a potentially hazardous way to try and start your ATV, and you should weigh up the risks to determine if it is really worth it.
If you struggle to push-start your ATV or your transmission does not allow for this starting method to be used, you may want to try one of these other methods to get your ATV fired up!
Another method commonly used to start vehicles with battery problems is to use jumper cables from one vehicle’s battery to another.
The idea behind the jumper cable method is that the vehicle with a battery that is in good working order will supply a charge to the problematic battery. This charge should be enough to allow the engine to be started.
This is a well-known and widely used method in vehicles that are of the same type but requires some care when you are attempting this method with vehicles that are different.
For example, using another ATV to connect to your ATV battery is a safe method.
Make sure the batteries are connected positive to positive and negative to negative. Start the donor ATV and wait a few minutes while it delivers charge to the ailing ATV. It sometimes helps to keep the revs slightly elevated on the ATV that is doing the charging. After a few minutes, try starting the ATV normally with the leads connected and the second ATV running.
If the ATV is still struggling to start, you may want to try and let it charge a bit longer before trying to start it again.
A second example is using a car or truck to provide the charge, and this is where some additional care needs to be exercised due to the differences between the two vehicles.
When using a car as the charging vehicle, you can connect the cables to the battery as normal, but leave the car turned off. Do not switch on the ignition or start the car as the differences in the electrical systems may cause damage to your ATV or the car.
With the batteries connected, wait a couple of minutes for a charge to build up in the ATV battery and then try to start the engine of the ATV.
Hopefully, you should be able to get your ATV running after a couple of attempts.
If your ATV battery is completely dead in that it does not even power the ignition lights to some degree, then the problem of starting your ATV takes on a different dimension.
With a completely dead battery, it may be possible to get the engine started using the push-start or bump-start method, but the battery may not hold the charge. If your battery is in this condition, it will not be able to successfully store a large enough charge to start the engine after the ATV has been switched off.
If you are using the cable start method, you may fail to get the ATV to start at all. This is because this method depends on the good battery being able to charge up the flat battery to the point that it can start the engine. If the flat battery is faulty and unable to hold a charge, then this method may not work to get the ATV started.
If your battery is in this condition, the only solution is to replace the battery with a new one. This should solve much of your ATV starting problems.
If the battery is the cause of your starting problems on your ATV and the methods already mentioned are not achieving any success for you, then you may wonder if there are any other options.
Unfortunately, due to the simplicity of the way the battery system works, there are not many different ways to achieve a current flowing in the circuit. Your only other option may be to take your ATV to a mechanic for a professional diagnostic to be run to establish the problem.
Some methods are purported to work, such as connecting a drill with an impact socket to the flywheel nut and running the drill in reverse. If the ATV is in neutral, the ignition is on, and the kill switch is in the on position, the drill can turn the flywheel sufficiently to induce a current in the coil enough to provide a spark.
This method may seem easy, but it lacks some practicality, as it only works on smaller engines and requires you to have a drill and impact socket on hand at the time your ATV won’t start!
Starting issues caused by battery problems are notorious for appearing at the most inconvenient times, such as when you have no tools at hand or a fellow off-roader to help you out. This should not be looked at as a downside to the activity, but rather as a part of the adventure that is ATV off-roading!
Choose to learn from the experience so that you are better prepared the next time the problem occurs, or you are in a position to help another off-roader who suffers from the predicament!
Happy ATV’ing!
Engine
The starter recoil assembly is present on any engine with a pull start mechanism.
This includes some ATVs, go-karts, lawn mowers, weed eaters, and many others. It is located at on the lower half of the engine. Whether the starter recoil is on the left or right hand side varies widely.
The starter recoil is a round assembly with a pull mechanism located on the top. Note that the photos below are of the starter recoil on a generator and a tiller. Starter recoils are present on a wide variety of engines but generally all look the same.
The starter recoil is commonly known as a pull start becuase it allows the user to turn the engine over manually. When the handle on the starter recoil is pulled, the attached cable or rope, with the assistance of internal springs, causes the recoil assembly to rotate. When this happens, tabs on the inside of the recoil (commonly referred to as dogs) catch the notches on the inside of an internal cup. This cup is connected directly to the crankshaft.
The notches catching on the inside of the cup cause the cup to rotate, thereby rotating the crankshaft and turning the engine over.
Starter recoils are not a common wear item. That is, they do wear out but usually over a period of several years. This varies widely as there are a number of contributing factors. ATVs with an electric start as well a pull start may find that the starter recoil lasts longer due to infrequency of use. Additionally, the materials used in manufacturing vary widely. If cotton rope is used as the pull mechanism, it may stretch and wear out more quickly than cable. Fortunately, the recoil can usually be rewound to increase the lifespan of the assembly. As well as the pull mechanism, the dogs on the inside of the assembly may wear or break depending on the quality of material. Fortunately, the internal cup is not a common wear item and will most likely never need to be replaced in the owner's lifetime.
The cost of replacing the external starter recoil assembly varies tremendously upon the engine type and manufacturer.
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New models of ATVs are equipped with an electric starter.
Therefore, problems with starting almost never arise. But in older models, manual kick starter can be installed. With him, beginners sometimes have difficulties.
To start the ATV, do the following:
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Paradoxically, but sometimes the owners of ATVs simply forget to pour gasoline into the tank. Therefore, before proceeding with the diagnosis, it is worth checking the fuel level.
It is not uncommon for the cause of the problem to be insufficient battery charge .
It can be charged at home. If the ATV is small, you can purchase an additional battery. The cost of batteries for budget models is relatively low.
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If the battery is good, but the starter does not work, it may be worth looking for the cause in the starting system. It is necessary to try to close the contacts, which are located on the starter relay. To do this, you need to use a screwdriver. The relay is usually located under the seat. Two thick wires are connected to it.
If you need to find a way to start the ATV without a key, you can also follow these steps. This technique will be effective only if the system is not controlled by the central computer . Otherwise, blocking will work.
If, after the manipulations, the engine starts up, then the problem is in the launch system .
Otherwise, you will need to look for the cause of the malfunction further or visit a service center.
Each ATV has a stop button on the steering wheel. Usually it is red. This button is responsible for turning off the ignition, it turns off the engine . If you do not bring it to its previous position, the engine, of course, will not start. Therefore, it is worth checking in what position the "Stop" button is located.
Another security system provided in ATVs is a special check. This is a cable that is attached to the ATV at one end and to the driver at the other. If the latter falls off the ATV while driving, check flies out and the ignition turns off. You won't be able to start the vehicle without this receipt either. If this part is lost, you will need to look for the appropriate contacts and close them directly.
Another possible reason why the ATV won't start is a blown fuse.
If the ATV is small, there is usually only one fuse. It is located next to battery . The suitability of this part for operation can be assessed visually. The cost of the fuse is cheap, so it is better to have several of these parts in stock.
If there is no spare fuse, and the failure happened away from home, you can insert wire instead. This is a temporary solution that will allow you to get home. It is impossible to constantly replace the fuse with wire. You can burn much more expensive elements of the system.
This part is located under the seat or next to the motor (depending on the model). It's a small box with wires coming out of it. They are connected to the ignition coil. It is difficult to assess the health of this part, so it is better to contact a service center with a similar problem.
If the spark plug wire is broken or the ignition coil is broken, it will not be difficult to check the performance of these systems.
The candle is unscrewed and inserted into the candle cap. Next, you need to attach it with the metal side to the engine and press the starter button. If there is no spark between the electrodes, this is a sign of a breakdown. Try cleaning the spark plug electrodes and adjusting the gap between them.
If there is a spark, then the problem lies either in the candle cap or in the candle. You need to buy a new part and change it.
It will be possible to eliminate many malfunctions and start the ATV even in the forest. For models with a manual transmission, you can try to start the engine from the pusher. It should be said right away that this cannot be done with an automatic transmission. In other cases, it is recommended to look for the cause of the breakdown according to the points listed above.
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Maxim Rogov / author of the article
Back in 2011, I got on a motorcycle for the first time and since then I have been addicted to motorsport.
I love trying new bikes. I dream of a BMW F800GT and a motorcycle tour of Peru.
Damage to the ignition lock, breakage or loss of the key in the wild can be a real problem for the motorist. In this case, the ability to start the ATV engine looks very vague. Although there are several life hacks that allow you to start an ATV without a key. In this way, you can start almost all four-wheelers that are here in the catalog. So, let's look at the features of such a procedure.
This method is used by many attackers who steal motorcycles.
If you need to start the ATV without a key, you should:
After that you will have access to the contact part. It is with its help that you can start the ATV without a key. To do this, you need to insert a screwdriver into the hole with the pulley and turn it. Now you just have to put the seat in place and continue to enjoy the rides.
Important : As already mentioned, this is the most common way to start an ATV without a key among car thieves. Therefore, if you want to avoid possible problems, it is recommended to install an alarm and tracking system on your ATV.
Another easy way to start the quad motor without keys is to close the contacts. To do this, remove the seat and get to the starter relay.
Your task will be to close the plus and minus that go to the component. This can be done with a screwdriver, open-end wrench, or other similar metal tool.
This procedure will help you if the starter relay has failed or the engine start button has broken.
Note : This method is valid if the ATV does not have an on-board computer. If it is, the system will simply block.
The last way to start the ATV without a key is almost identical to the first. However, we will not work with the contact part, but with the block. It is she who is connected to the ignition switch and through it you can start the engine.
To start the ATV, you need:
