Hi,
a buddy just gave me his 99 XP Limited. It was last used about 4-5 years ago, winterized / stored for the winter (we have deep freeze temperatures for about 5 months) and hasn't been used since.
I really know nothing about these. What should I do to it to get it running again? I'd rather not pay a fortune but I don't want to kill it as soon as I try starting it if there's any preventative / precautionary maintenance I should have done.
Let me know. Thanks,
Mike
---- Update ----
From other posts, I got this list :
- Compression test (before anything). (Should I put engine oil in the spark plug holes before even turning it over?)
- You will need to change out all those grey fuel lines with automotive fuel line.
- Change fuel valve selector
- Rebuild all carbs with genuine Mikuni parts.
- Change the oil filters.
- I always replace the fuel valves and strainers.
- Verify you are using API-TC full synthetic oil.
- Change the small 3/32" oil injection lines.
- Change the jet pump oil.
- Grease the driveshafts/PTO.
- Rave Valve clean.
Should I also
- Put in new plugs ?
- Change fuel filter(s) ?
- Drain fuel tank ?
a buddy just gave me his 99 XP Limited. It was last used about 4-5 years ago, winterized / stored for the winter (we have deep freeze temperatures for about 5 months) and hasn't been used since.
I really know nothing about these. What should I do to it to get it running again? I'd rather not pay a fortune but I don't want to kill it as soon as I try starting it if there's any preventative / precautionary maintenance I should have done.
Let me know. Thanks,
Mike
---- Update ----
From other posts, I got this list :
- Compression test (before anything). (Should I put engine oil in the spark plug holes before even turning it over?)
- You will need to change out all those grey fuel lines with automotive fuel line.
- Change fuel valve selector
- Rebuild all carbs with genuine Mikuni parts.
- Change the oil filters.
- I always replace the fuel valves and strainers.
- Verify you are using API-TC full synthetic oil.
- Change the small 3/32" oil injection lines.
- Change the jet pump oil.
- Grease the driveshafts/PTO.
- Rave Valve clean.
Should I also
- Put in new plugs ?
- Change fuel filter(s) ?
- Drain fuel tank ?
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