Kazuma 150 Falcon ATV No Start

[mwood]

I just wanted to toss this out there and see what flies back.....

I recently got a Kazuma 150 Falcon ATV for free and seems in pretty decent shape.

Problem is it won't start (why it was free).

The guy couldn't find the key for it so I bought a new key switch and installed it.

The battery is good.

The horn works

lights don't work

no cranking with the start button

Will crank by jumping the solenoid.

cranking it and shooting ether into the carb and it fires up and runs very smooth.

Problem #1

I seem to be getting no fuel as with the line off and the petcock open there is no flow. I am going to pull the tank and clean it and the petcock and make sure nothing is plugged.

That's not much of an issue.

Problem #2

There seems to be a problem with the kill switch, key switch, starter solenoid or something. Since it will start by jumping the solenoid I believe the starter is good but that's the only way.

I am not familiar with these type Quads at all and am not good at tracing electrical problems either.......

Any ideas where to start?

[oxidized_black]

hello welcome to quad crazy mwood.

i can helpyou this much ... http://www.quadcrazy.com/atvforum/kazuma-atv-forum/11174-kazuma-falcon-150-250-atv-owners-manual.html

[GREENIE]

i had a problem like that with a raptor 350. there is a spring behind the starter button and if it get rusty or breaks off it will not start. check that and see if thats the problem.

[Ajmboy]

Welcome to QUADCRAZY. Sounds to me like there is an issue with the on/off switch if there is one. I am not familiar with that quad either, just seems power is not flowing to your lights and ignition.

* Changed title to reflect ATV and issue.

[mwood]

Thanks, I downloaded the manual which is nice since i didn't get one with it.

I ordered a new handle bar switch last night (starter, kill switch, horn ect...) the one in it was corroded badly and when i took it apart I lost a spring somewhere so i just ordered a new switch. We'll see if that works.

I took the tank off and checked the petcock and the small screens inside the tank on the petcock were clogged up fully with varnish. I cleaned them and the tank and reassembled.

I have to pull the carb and clean it and I have a new rebuild kit for it.

hopefully it will get it running soon for the kids.

[mwood]

OK.

I installed a new handlebar switch for the start, kill, lights...ect...

I installed a new starter solenoid

A new key switch

and a battery.

Rebuilt the carb.

Now it starts if you jump the solenoid and runs great and is a lot of fun to ride.

I have no headlights (not concerned with right now, the lights may be burnt out even.

The main thing is it will still not start with the start button. I have to jump the solenoid.

I was hoping the new switch would fix that problem.

Any ideas?

[mwood]

Thanks for the help and manuals.

I actually found another post where I learned the start circuit goes through the brake light and the brake light switch is kinda funny, it is touchy when you hit the peddle. It works then it don't so you have to kinda pump the brake pedal and it starts right up.

Now all I need is a new rear plastic piece ($99) and maybe tires and it will be like new.

[sheptech]

This must be a Kazuma "feature" - I noticed that my brand new Cougar 250 failed to start on me at one point which freaked me out a little considering (a) its new and (b) I was more than a comfy walking distance from camp out on the Red River. After fiddling with the key a bit and stamping on the brake pedal a bit it started right up. I didn't think much of it until reading your post - now I want to check out the brake pedal switch carefully.