I could have sworn the manual said to load the rear of the Quad before you tighten the chain? Thank you for the video

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you should. Thanks for pointing that out! I have done it so many times that I know how much slack should be there.

I have a ‘96 Xplorer 400 L 4x4. I am in the process of doing the much needed maintenance. Your video will be a big help to me. I thought that I got all the grease fits yesterday; your video showed that I only found about half of them. I appreciate your guidance.

I just bought one today 1-30-24 this video is pure gold!! Thank you!!!!

@MrFixit1

5 ай бұрын

I have many more videos of this quad on my channel

thanks for making this video! recently picked up a 1997 400l 2-stroker that needs alot of love, and these checks have helped us!

@MrFixit1

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thank you very much for your help. Now I have 2, probably the last wires from the oil tank, but I don't know where to connect them

@MrFixit1

4 ай бұрын

Look for the Purple/Black wire coming from the dash lights going to the board (this is the oil light wire) connect the purple wire from the oil tank into the same connector group. And the RED/White wire into the red/ white section of the board like for the ETC switch.

Finally I got answer where coolant reservoir is! Thank you!,

@MrFixit1

Ай бұрын

Yes, I moved it from under the gas tank to under the seat.

@michellealms3238

Ай бұрын

Would my oil light go on if the counterbalance oil was low? It appears that I have enough of the two cycle. It’s filled pretty much to the top and my oil light goes off and on sporadically.?

@MrFixit1

Ай бұрын

@@michellealms3238 The counterbalance oil will not activate the 2-cycle oil light. The oil level light will come on when the oil is at or just above the halfway point. If the oil level is close to this point, then the light will randomly come on and off as you ride. If the tank is completely topped off and the light is coming on, then you have a short to ground in the wiring circuit.

@michellealms3238

Ай бұрын

Ok. You are really helping me. I appreciate it so much. So this is a dumb question what if that counterbalance oil runs dry? Are you in danger of wrecking an engine like actual motor oil? I guess I am just confused with it. I never even knew it existed on my machine until after I had it for over a year. I’m guessing it’s purpose is for lubrication but I was just wondering it’s such a pain in the you know what to check to access that dipstick.

@MrFixit1

Ай бұрын

@@michellealms3238 Yes, major engine damage can happen if the Counterbalance oil runs dry, but not in the way a 4 stroke engine will. The counterbalance oil lubricates the balance shaft bearings, oil injection pump drive gear and the water pump hearings. It is important to maintain this oil level. It is not the easiest thing to check but is necessary.

When you pointed at the exhaust drain I thought to myself that ain't coming off haha

Excellent video thank you

thank you for the previous advice. it helped me a lot. I rebuilt all the electrical. now I have another problem. can you help me with the lights hi bim because I don't have them

@MrFixit1

3 ай бұрын

Check power & ground at the head light connector. If no power problem might be in the switch. If no ground check if the wire is plugged into the circuit board.

Nice video, just bought a polaris 93' 350L 4x4 2 stroke, so good information 👍

Hello from the Yukon! I just picked up a 96 400. Im an automotive mechanic, but i dont know shit about these old Polaris units. Mine is missing drive chains, someone previous left the brake master open to the elements for years so its junk, every panel is loose, the speedo is missing and the center headlight is melted, BUT the crazy thing runs much to my shock so ima fix it. Thanx for the in deep eh? gonna be scopin yer channel out.

@MrFixit1

11 ай бұрын

Welcome friend! I have more videos coming.

First of all love your videos. I have the exact 4 wheeler and was trying to check the counter balance dip stick for oil when it snapped on me. I had to drill it out and may have gotten some plastic that may have fell in. What would you recommend to flush that out and how bad will plastic shavings affect it if I don't get them all out? Also would you know a part # to replace counter balance dip stick or at least another alternative?

@MrFixit1

4 ай бұрын

I would suggest trying to remove all dipstick particles as it would be harmful to the gear set and seals. I would suggest flushing the counterbalance compartment with kerosene or diesel fuel and compressed air. On the front of the engine by the water pump housing there is a large bolt that leads into the balancer compartment remove this bolt to aid in flushing and also a small drain bolt on the bottom of the engine. Complete disassembly of the balance shaft compartment would be recommended for confirming all foreign matter is removed but, do as you will. As far as the dipstick goes, it is unavailable and will need to source this from the internet or a salvage yard. I don't know of any alternative replacement. Here is the part number (GAUGE, OIL 3084732). One I know of offhand is Gargon's ATV in butler KY. You can look him up on Facebook Market Place. Here is a link: facebook.com/guy.grogan

Another good one. I have to ask, how do you know that the speedo cable is a pain to replace?! If you say you’ve had the tranny out on this I might have some questions for you if you would be so kind as to help.

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

You can replace the speedometer key without removing the transmission.

Just inherited a 1997/98 Polaris Big Boss 400L. I’ve crawled all over this. Where do you check oil level, add oil, change oil? Sorry if I sound like a dumb az, but I’m new to these guys.

@MrFixit1

10 ай бұрын

ok The 400L is a 2 cycle so no engine oil. There is a oil injection pump located on the lower left side of the engine and an oil tank on the front of the machine. There is however a compartment in the engine case for the balance shaft. The balance shaft requires about 100cc of 10w 30 oil. the dipstick is located under the carburetor. The drain is in the bottom of the engine. There are 3 drains (10mm bolts) the left and right drains should be empty and dry, the middle drain is for the balance shaft oil. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the video Just bought the same atv except mine is 2x4. The only issue I have so far is the carb. It runs waaay too rich, so much so that gas actually backed up into the airbox. I ordered a new carb on Amazon-any suggestions for installation and tuning?

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

All I can say is, I hope the Amazon carburetor will work for you. I have had better luck making the factory carb work on most quads. I would check the reeds. Carb is a bit tricky to get out.

@bradcohen3801

Жыл бұрын

@@MrFixit1 the factory carb is looong gone. Lol

I have this same model and Year and what was the size chain for the center middle chain and the front chain I baught this and noticed I was gonna need new drive chains and was curious where would be recommended to purchase a set of them

@MrFixit1

10 ай бұрын

520 o-ring chain. I don't know how many links. A good mid quality chain would be D.I.D. brand or bike master.

Just inherited the 1994 sportsman. Don’t know much about these, not sure if it’s a 2 or 4 stroke, don’t know what kind of oil it takes or how to change it. Also may need a new electric starter- where and what would I need to order for that?

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

Many places like #1 Ebay, Partzilla.com, just do a google search and you will find replacement parts. Also check FB Market place. I'm not affiliated with any of them, that's just where I go to get parts.

My buddy has this exact 4 wheeler. Brakes keep going out on him/very little brakes. Any good troubleshooting?

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

Try adjusting the rear brake foot peddle adjuster. (Bolt and jam nut on rear brake caliper inside rear right fender) so that the foot lever has little play before engagement. NOTE: don't tighten too far or rear brake will engage. Thanks for watching, I hope this helps.

I hear if you disassemble the starter and reassemble using rtv to aid in sealing it up that they will last a while longer. We will see. I bought a cheapy and sealed it that way.

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

The biggest problem I had is, the water comes in through the pull rope and trickles down into the starter. Because the starter is at the bottom of the engine and the lowest point. Later models moved the starter on top.

@webstella

Жыл бұрын

@@MrFixit1 Ah i see. Doesn't your pull rope handle seal up against the recoil case? Mine pushes on to seal it. Hmm, guess i better rtv my recoil gasket surface too.

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

@@webstella Well it's supposed to seal but it doesn't really seal well. Once I figured out what was wrong, I made sure to not let water come above that point or drain the pull cover if it did. Note: Use Anaerobic sealant to seal the pull cover. Mutch les work to clean up if you need to go back in there again.

I just bought one of these what kind of 2 stroke oil do you recommend? What does it mean when you see VES on 2 stroke oil?

@MrFixit1

7 ай бұрын

I have been using TCW-3 2 cycle oil probably not the best selection. VES is (variable Exhaust System) This engine does not have this system. Polaris blue would be the oil I would recommend for this machine but quite expensive at $45us for 1 gallon of oil. Although even if you ride 6-7 hundred miles a year one gallon would last the entire year.

I got the same bike as you. It's my plow bike. I bought it used, I plowed a month with it before it started to over heat and blew the bung out the head of the motor. I machined the head put it back together topped up the fluid at a dealership they pressure tested it for me. But within a hour the bike overheated again and blew the bung out the head of the motor where the coolant goes in. Any idea on what I'm going threw ?

@MrFixit1

10 ай бұрын

Colling system may need to be inspected. Clogged radiator, fan motor bad. Thermal fan switch bad, water pump bad. Should get the temp light on before it gets too hot. Hard to say without knowing the condition of the cooling system.

@user-lr7pd8ww2y

10 ай бұрын

@@MrFixit1 I appreciate those tips I'm going to be inspecting my cooling system and see from there 💪🏽

I have a hose thats connected on a fitting ingront of the air filter and if you follow it down its just dangling at the bottom. I was wondering if you can tell me where it goes but i don't know how to send you a picture.

@MrFixit1

7 ай бұрын

If the hose is attached to the carburetor the other end is open. Vented to atmosphere. If the hose is attached to the fuel tank the other end is open, vented to atmosphere..

@a.martinez9825

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate you!

I have the same one but there is an electrical problem, maybe you can help me how to start it?

@MrFixit1

5 ай бұрын

Ok, can you explain your problem?

Need help Installing my carb I have the same quad !

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

How Can I help?

I have the exact same machine. I am the original owner. I've had a hard time finding anyone to work on it. The local Polaris dealers won't work on anything older than a 2000. My instrument lights are out as well as the brake light. Not sure what to do to fix it. I do have headlights.

@MrFixit1

7 ай бұрын

probably just need the bulbs replaced. Look on eBay for the indicator bulbs. Long glass bulbs looks like a fuse.

It doesn't come out of the switch. The blue wire is connected to the red and white wire and then goes on. There is only yellow in the bulb plug and the brown wire is missing to hi bim

@MrFixit1

3 ай бұрын

Ok do you have 12 volts at the yellow wire at the head light connector with the High beam switched in the high beam position? If yes, then all you need to do is make a new brown wire to connect between the head light connector and the brown section on the circuit board.

Hey man I have the 1997 sportsman 400L and I am wondering how often do you lubricate your chain because if I do not lubricate mine it starts to pop and it’s a brand new chain just wondering and what do you use for it

@MrFixit1

5 ай бұрын

I use O-ring chain and I hardly ever lubricate it, when I do I dismount the chain and clean it with kerosene, and I use gear oil or chain saw bar chain oil. Nothing fancy. if you are using standard roller chain and you ride in the wet a lot you should lube it every time you ride. Chain wax works well and many other expensive chain lubes out there.

@cbossplayz3555

5 ай бұрын

@@MrFixit1 I also I have o ring but I am always lubeing the crap out of it it’s brand new and it’s a D.I.D

@MrFixit1

5 ай бұрын

@@cbossplayz3555 Something else is going on. Check the chain tension according to the manual, there should be a lot of slack in the chain, also check the sprockets front and rear for damage. It's not uncommon for the small drive sprocket to have broken teeth. Something could be out of alignment.

@cbossplayz3555

5 ай бұрын

@@MrFixit1 yep just checked that about how much slack should be in the rear non compressed cause i am doing this myself

@cbossplayz3555

5 ай бұрын

but once i get the lube on there it woks fine just want to know the corect amout of slack cause mabe thats my issue

This means that there is no difference in hi beem and Lbeem. The switch doesn't separate it, it's just a hi beep

@MrFixit1

3 ай бұрын

The two lights on the bumper are the low beam (green wire and a brown wire). The light in the cowl is the high beam (yellow wire and a brown wire) You can add a green wire to the cowl light and have both high and low beam but, this may cause damage to the switch because of all the power needed to run all three lights at the same time.

hi. I have another problem. I don't want to start, there is a spark, there is fuel in the carburetor. compression pressure is 6 bar

@MrFixit1

2 ай бұрын

Compression is low. 8.5 bar or more is required. 10 bar is where you want to be

Do you run the oil pump or mix?

@MrFixit1

9 ай бұрын

I use the oil injection

@Mikkel584

9 ай бұрын

@@MrFixit1 Thanks

Can u tell me what colors ur wires are coming off the machine going to the fan thank you

@MrFixit1

9 ай бұрын

Brown - Red white +

@highlifegoodlife5400

9 ай бұрын

Really I disconnected old one and I got a brown wire that's + I think with nothing on it and I got a black that has a male plug. The black also has a red wire that's connected somewhere else but there in same protective sleeve. I was gonna run a tago switch to new fan but guy that was helping me told me to hook it up to old wires that old fan came off. Thanks for ur help.

@highlifegoodlife5400

9 ай бұрын

Also when I took old one out look like they had jumper wire going to positive and negative? Wire nuted

@MrFixit1

9 ай бұрын

@@highlifegoodlife5400 Wow Good Luck

@highlifegoodlife5400

9 ай бұрын

Do u happen to no about how long it would take for the fan to turn on once I run it really good?

the previous owner wanted to save on a new ignition switch and started cutting wires and adding his own electrical installation. but it didn't save him. he left it and I bought it back. I repaired almost the entire electrical installation, but I have 5 wires left that I don't know where to connect.

@MrFixit1

5 ай бұрын

OK, on the connection board there are groups of spade connecters, all marked with a color code. WTE, for white GRN, for green and so on. Just connect the wires the corresponding connector. Black is for the kill switch and rev limiter, brown is ground, red/white is BATT+ after the ignition switch $ RED is the main power coming from the Battery. Gray and gray/white are for the AWD system Green & Yellow are head lights and so on.

@SZYSZUNIA80

5 ай бұрын

I understand fine. tell me where to connect these two wires, they probably come from the AWD switch, right handlebar

@MrFixit1

5 ай бұрын

What color are they?@@SZYSZUNIA80

@SZYSZUNIA80

5 ай бұрын

white and red white.

@MrFixit1

5 ай бұрын

@@SZYSZUNIA80 Sounds like the (ETC) electronic throttle control. Red/White and White. one end is connected to the board and other end is connected into the throttle housing to the ETC switch.

Who knew snake made KZread videos about his Polaris scrambler 400!!

@MrFixit1

10 ай бұрын

Haha! Escape from Reality.

Whats the L , mine is a 400

@MrFixit1

Жыл бұрын

(L) Liquid cooled

@jandeband

Жыл бұрын

@@MrFixit1 makes sense, thanks

that means I have to overhaul the engine

Wayyy too much... Perfect lol