There are three positions marked on my 99 king quad. On, Reserve and Prime. Rangers apprentice 12 epub download.

On - is for running the machine normally. Reserve - is for running when the tank gets low. Gives you time to get back and refill the tank. Prime - is for priming the carb after the float bowl has been emp tied i.e.

After storing for the winter or working on the carb. Both the on and reserve positions require a vacuum for gas to flow. When you start the quad by turning over the engine a vacuum is created in the carb which is piped to the petcock via a rubber hose. This vacuum works on a diaphragm (located in the back of the petcock) to allow gas to flow. I assume this is a safety feature of newer quads / bikes.

ATVs Suzuki vin location related questions and answers. Usually start by a SR=serial number. Question about 2005 KingQuad 700 4X4.

If you take off the fuel line and turn the petcock to on or reserve while the engine is off no fuel will come out. However, if you turn it to prime then fuel will come out if the engine is off or on. Note: I was having trouble with my quad idling and running rich. After extensive pain (rebuilding and resetting my carb a number of times) I eventually found out that the diaphragm in the petcock was leaking gas! Because I failed to discover this eventually gas actually drained from a full tank of gas into the engine contaminating the oil. Skazki v raznih stilyah rechi.

Luckily I found out before running the quad but this is certainly something to be aware of.