2003 Kawasaki Bayou 250 No Start

[shadecomike]

Hello, I am new to quadcrazy looking for help with a 2003 250 Bayou I just bought. It has no fire. When I switch it on I have no netural light or any light. The battery is fine and the starter turns fine. No fire at plug. however when I kick start or use the elactric starter the netural light lightes breifly. I dont have a service manual. So I dont know where any fuses might be located. Does anyone know a site to download a pdf manual? I have gone online and found free pdf manuals for foy two Honda four trax. Thanks any on that can tell where to start of how to check the fire. Thanks Mike

[GEARHEAD01]

it has been my experience that most manuals that you download are designed for more than 1 model of machine. I recommend spending the money and getting one from the dealer.

[swampcat07]

I would try changing the plug because it can cometimes be a bad plug and then see if the plug sparks to a ground when you try to start it. There may be a problem with the neural switch and that may also keep it from starting depending on the year. You might be able to adjust the linkage to get the nutural light to turn on. Newer models will start in gear if the brake is locked but it may be a bit too old for that.

[Ajmboy]

Yeah, try holding down the hand brake and see if it starts. I used to have a 2002 Kawasaki Bayou and I believe you could do that.

* Added manufacturer and issue into thread title.

[shadecomike]

Hello Thanks for your respones. The starter will not turn the motor over from the starter button. When I switch on the key I get nor netural light at all. I can take a screwdriver and make the starter turn the motor by jumping the starter relay. Wher I do this the nutural light will light while the motor is trying to start. However I have no fire at the plug. . Where is the nutural switch? I have been told there may not fire due to the CDI. Thanks to anyone who can futher give me some advice.

[pete59edsel]

The battery is fine.....how old is it? How do you know it is fine? On my even older Bayou, it will not run with a bad battery, so if possible, try a different one.

[grandpa]

first, I new to site, I need to ask same questions. Not sure where to oust mechanical question my 250 bayou will not start. first the electrical switch start would not start the bayou, now pull wont. changed plugs. last start was pull off start with truck. now no start am I am not strong enough to pull start anymore. when I hold down compression lock the engine turns ok, I have bought new battery, plug. air filter, when I push start switch I do get the solenoid to click, and I cave good compression kick back from engine it seems, any help is appreciated.

Edited March 30, 2014 by grandpa