How to fix a Predator 212 that will start but not idle

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  • Опубліковано 22 жов 2024

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  • @mikecolesvids
    @mikecolesvids 2 місяці тому +3

    Nailed it! I wanted to thank you for helping me get my custom adult mini running correctly. I came home from a 7 week dirt bike trip and my little mini was running like crap. I figured it was some kind of fuel delivery problem. I hit that Google button, watched your vid, and cleaned that little needle. Boom! Fired right up. Thanks for the informative vid!

  • @realamericanz4641
    @realamericanz4641 25 днів тому

    You Sir are a champion! That little plug under the throttle adjustment screw was my issue and I didn’t even know the little guy was there! Great job!

  • @billgarrison5654
    @billgarrison5654 Рік тому +6

    Took the carb off twice, cleaned main jet, bowl, etc..This is exactly what was wrong. Now I can fix same prob on my generator too. Thank you so much!

  • @jeffmiller4606
    @jeffmiller4606 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! I have two that were doing this. Been through em too many times. Didn't know this was there. An old timer learned something today! MUCH APPRECIATED!

  • @MissingLinkMTB
    @MissingLinkMTB 2 роки тому +8

    Never knew that little bugger was in there. Cleaned and idles perfect now. Thanks!

  • @cynicalsayonara7169
    @cynicalsayonara7169 2 роки тому +5

    Wish I watched this 3 hours ago. This worked like a charm. You're the man!

  • @cameronzank6698
    @cameronzank6698 2 роки тому +8

    Dude I just now watched this and 3 hours of yelling at that stupid motor was solved. Great video! I had replaced everything when I watched it.

    • @DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad
      @DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad  2 роки тому +1

      Haha I know the feeling. Glad it helped!

    • @MoHunnidzGunCollections
      @MoHunnidzGunCollections 6 місяців тому

      What was your symptoms of why it wasn’t running the first time ? Mines was that it would turn off when choke was off

  • @johndeanda2318
    @johndeanda2318 7 місяців тому

    Thanks bro this helped a lot! I cleaned both jets & my engine would still bog out, this is what helped me solve my problem!

  • @motormikeb1047
    @motormikeb1047 Рік тому

    Great vid... saved me.... My Vw scooter (Volks Pod Bug Fen, U Tube)... wouldn't run this spring....only on " choke".... so I followed your post.... found both jets.. air passages had.... yuk. Thanks ! 😎

  • @jasonhatfield4747
    @jasonhatfield4747 6 місяців тому

    I've been having the same exact problem with my go kart. I'm going to try this over the weekend and see if it does the trick. Fingers crossed!

  • @oscarmeza19995
    @oscarmeza19995 Рік тому

    thank you so much, i watched other videos and tested the gas cap, spark plug, cleaned the main jet, kill switch, and nothing lol till this video

  • @michaelluciano7774
    @michaelluciano7774 3 місяці тому

    Thank you much brother man!! My Massimo Warrior wouldn't idle after 8 months in storage. After this video, I found the problem and fixed my mini bike. Thank you ❤😂😊

  • @jm351
    @jm351 Місяць тому

    Little black plastic thing you showed at the end was the culprit. Idles / runs like new again. Thanks

  • @chetjohnston7687
    @chetjohnston7687 11 місяців тому

    Quick and to the point. Great vid!

  • @neilsworkshop3888
    @neilsworkshop3888 6 місяців тому

    This worked! Only took 5 minutes.

  • @dominictrujillo5165
    @dominictrujillo5165 2 роки тому +3

    I’m running no ethanol and cleaned the carb twice and will run on choke for a little while but then die if I give it throttle it will run but won’t idle. Do you have any idea why it’s doing that?

    • @nicholaspagano8119
      @nicholaspagano8119 Рік тому

      I’m having the same exact issue. You ever figure it out?

    • @AmandaDragmire
      @AmandaDragmire Рік тому

      replace the $15 carb completely. @@nicholaspagano8119

  • @Bruh-zh7rr
    @Bruh-zh7rr 9 місяців тому +2

    Will this still work if the engine doesn't even have a hour on it and it's baysicly straight from the store???

    • @mk5adam
      @mk5adam 4 місяці тому

      I have the same issue

  • @rzrox2696
    @rzrox2696 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you. Fixed my problem.

  • @oldies3191
    @oldies3191 2 роки тому +2

    Very good video. Thanks

  • @crazymarineteen7079
    @crazymarineteen7079 День тому

    Mine does the opposite the moment I open the choke the motor will start running as fast as it can and to me it sounds like it's about to blow, I did remove the governor and put an upgraded carb, can you help me please

  • @madscientist6869
    @madscientist6869 Рік тому +3

    Wow thanks man this happened to my engine and it was brand new only had one tank of gas.. didn't run it for 7 months and this happened brand new engine wtf 😂😂

    • @grantmcinnes1176
      @grantmcinnes1176 Рік тому +2

      That's what you would expect though. It's the age of the gas, not the age of the engine.

  • @brandonsalas6552
    @brandonsalas6552 Рік тому

    It catches and fires off a few rpms n fans flat on its face i dont have the factory style tank fire fuel will that affect it

  • @byronbasing6745
    @byronbasing6745 Рік тому

    Thank you this video did the trick awsom

  • @getrekedkid5415
    @getrekedkid5415 6 місяців тому

    When i take the bottom screw off the bowl the bowl wont even come off is this signs of to get a new carb?

  • @samstudd4446
    @samstudd4446 7 місяців тому

    thanks , i love the video 😃

  • @thomaschoc1842
    @thomaschoc1842 10 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @bassnm94
    @bassnm94 2 роки тому +1

    What about if it revs full throttle when u turn choke off “run” position?

    • @blakethegreat6555
      @blakethegreat6555 2 роки тому

      Did you ever find a solution for this?

    • @Well_Rounded
      @Well_Rounded Рік тому

      Throttle skrew is to far out or you have your throttle cable set up weong

  • @VictorGomez-tt3fs
    @VictorGomez-tt3fs Рік тому

    how do u setup your throttle cause i have it almost like that and it only goes 17'

    • @AmandaDragmire
      @AmandaDragmire Рік тому

      speed will depend on your gear ratio... that said, the black screw he removes in this video li its throttle, try moving that screw out a bit more. :)

  • @nollidelddik
    @nollidelddik 2 роки тому +1

    You also need to check that the emulsion tube isnt plugged

  • @ikanji_icee3732
    @ikanji_icee3732 2 роки тому

    What is the mane of that little black thing under the idle screw? Because the O ring is ripped at the bottom.

  • @sstrey174
    @sstrey174 Рік тому

    man I hope this is all it take...bought this motor brand new about a week ago and it wont stay on more than 20 secs...seems to be flooding the engine also

    • @thebeast1727
      @thebeast1727 Рік тому

      U ever fix it

    • @sstrey174
      @sstrey174 Рік тому

      @thebeast1727 yep got it fixed..supposedly there was a small amount of water in the tank...

  • @JoshASMR28
    @JoshASMR28 6 місяців тому

    my coleman b200r won't idle what should i do? it's brand new and barely have riden it.

    • @huntermckay12
      @huntermckay12 2 місяці тому

      Mines did the same I try everything

  • @levijarrett1153
    @levijarrett1153 2 роки тому

    Thanks bud

  • @909.K
    @909.K 7 місяців тому

    My 212 doesn’t want to idle after i got into a crash it starts up good i already checked the carb it was a bit dirty from the outside but the inside was fine idk what the problem on it is

  • @reupricky5255
    @reupricky5255 Рік тому

    Ive bought 2 new carbs same thing want stay idled

  • @brandonsalas6552
    @brandonsalas6552 Рік тому

    So mines start or catch compressor fire acombsution or two that’s it and i have to spray cleaner in while holding trike open

  • @RichD746
    @RichD746 Рік тому +1

    Damn. High maintenance engine. Barely rode it last year and it already dies all the time. Boy, I hate small engines

  • @sayblaze
    @sayblaze Рік тому

    I installed engine chain wont fit 35 brand new 212

  • @soggytortilla066
    @soggytortilla066 2 роки тому +11

    what if it’s a new carb

  • @bigheadhammer5886
    @bigheadhammer5886 2 роки тому

    Ima just upgrade the carb instead of using that pos

  • @joealbright1482
    @joealbright1482 2 роки тому

    You swapped out carburetors in the middle of filming

    • @DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad
      @DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah I have a bunch of them. They all work the same and this process applies for them all.

  • @evilphantom457
    @evilphantom457 2 роки тому

    Well ill be damned

  • @9gimmicks
    @9gimmicks Рік тому

    THIS IS THE FIX.... HAHAHAHA YES.
    Unclogged that hole and bam 4 year old engine runs like new. Super easy fix... Thank You So Much...