kawasaki prairie 300 spark plug change - quad dies randomly

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    troubleshooting my 2000 Kawasaki prairie 300. on idle it randomly dies. everything else appears to be working. checked the spark plug boot and the boot wasn't even on the plug. (I Think the vibration @ idle causes it to pop off).
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  • @JoseCannizales
    @JoseCannizales 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I changed my spark plug but not my spark plug wire mine starts up on first go but then either revs up for a bit then dies or while riding “pops pops pops” like you said then dies I just bought the thing it was running AMAZING when I got it Monday drove it around and all then Thursday starts to die, also spark plug was dirty when I pulled it off I’m gonna try to change the wire hopefully that works! Helpful video!

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah change the wire because it easy. Then tackle the carb give it a good cleaning.

  • @tough2x208
    @tough2x208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks man perfect

  • @johnmclaughlin3925
    @johnmclaughlin3925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks 👍

  • @kennywarren8450
    @kennywarren8450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve got the same year model and there’s always bugs and shit crawling out of it! On a serious note my prairie will out work my 2018 brute force!

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      nice im just uploading a valve adjustment video on here. my prairie is acting up this winter. uhgg

    • @tj1lincoln182
      @tj1lincoln182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t see how primaries our just junk cleaned the carb had it re built still refuses to run right in done fooling with it

  • @andytaylor1211
    @andytaylor1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid. I have same machine but much more experienced in Brisbane Australia (32000k on clock). You are right about lack of vids/info on interweb. I think I need to change regulator and cant find its location. Manuals I have access to no help. Any idea. Thanks Andy

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the kawasaki repair manual as well I'll have a look. I haven't had any electrical issues so far so haven't went looking for it.

    • @andytaylor1211
      @andytaylor1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GilbertGardens thanks Gilbert

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andytaylor1211 it'll be a day or so I'm just at the hospital. Baby girl #2 has arrived lol. Cheers

    • @andytaylor1211
      @andytaylor1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GilbertGardens congratulations to you and Yr wife!! Wonderful news❤️

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andytaylor1211 thanks Andy, she's super healthy. Just gotta get her days and nights reversed. Longggg nights. Lol whats your email address ?

  • @4110mahindra
    @4110mahindra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mine only runs on choke, stalls under load, dies on idle.. tried cleaning carb, replacing carb, drain and clean tank, air filter, etc... Spark plug looked old but ok. I will try that next, before i look at valve adjustments.

    • @jman6032
      @jman6032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did any of that work? Thats my issue now

    • @salty209
      @salty209 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m having the exact same problem. Were you able to fix the problem?

    • @4110mahindra
      @4110mahindra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@salty209 adjusting the the valves seems to have fixed it.

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      mint. sorry missed this post.

  • @samtolar3462
    @samtolar3462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering if it would be possible to put a metal rack on my kawasaki prairie 300 4x4 2001

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well my 2000 has the little steel rack on it. I'm just yours has bolt holes for one? Might be tough to find one. You could weld up your work.

    • @samtolar3462
      @samtolar3462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GilbertGardens thanks

  • @robertcarrillo4134
    @robertcarrillo4134 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a kawasaki lakota. New carburetor it started ran for awhile but then died on me. Now it's cranks then starts and die. I got a new spark plug and it started again did the same now plug is wet and the tip of plug is bend. Do u think the cylinder is hitting it maybe needs short thread spray plug? Please help me out I do t wanna sell it or scrap it yk. It's my project and I'm to my last straw with it.

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  ปีที่แล้ว

      if the spark plug is making contact youll need to investigate for sure. It must be making one hell of a noise?

  • @topshottaduke
    @topshottaduke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quick question how do I wire my battery to the starter ? Every time I wire it up seems like i got it wrong

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry I missed ya there. I remember off the top of my head but I found this online www.manualslib.com/manual/802059/Kawasaki-Kvf300.html?page=363&term=starter&selected=4#manual

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      check through there you might be able to see the wiring diagram. best of luck

  • @cyclingzero2353
    @cyclingzero2353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    on prarier 360 you can just reach the plug from the side hah
    pulled my cover and tank out for nothing :P

    • @cyclingzero2353
      @cyclingzero2353 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      and 2 hours later i cant get fuel tank back on
      rear bolts wont line up and i cant push the tank forward anymore

    • @soaringfreedomgiraffe393
      @soaringfreedomgiraffe393 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cyclingzero2353 I just had that same problem. Filing away some rubber now. Lol

  • @denniskawa4412
    @denniskawa4412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mine only does it when it's warm, change plugs ignition, hose and carb. Any ideas? (ordering a new carb holder)

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Might have something to do with compression. Once the quad is hot everything expands and could be loosing compression which could stall it. Have you checked the idle make sure it's high enough?

    • @denniskawa4412
      @denniskawa4412 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GilbertGardens idle screw is easy enough to get to. Been running high idle

    • @denniskawa4412
      @denniskawa4412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Know it burns oil got bout 5000 miles on it. Use it for plowing and dragging logs

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denniskawa4412 same I just plow snow and haul a small trailer with it. Solid 20 year old quad.

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another issue I have now is I changed the carb but I have about half the power I had before. Just gutless now

  • @jimmygarrett617
    @jimmygarrett617 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought one just like this a month ago. It wasnt charging the battery, changed voltage regulator and stator. Now she will not start....im ready to throw the towel in!!

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a repair manual for this somewhere what's your email?

    • @jimmygarrett617
      @jimmygarrett617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GilbertGardens oh i got the repair manual ha. I can only get it to backfire..im eliminating possibly problems as i go. Its been a huge headache.

    • @terryboyd619
      @terryboyd619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      May be out of time!

    • @seaess
      @seaess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have the same exact problem with my kawasaki prairie 300 did you ever figure it out

  • @topshottaduke
    @topshottaduke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And where did you order a new boot from ?

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I got it off Amazon. Just check out kawasaki exploded diagrams. It wasn't hard to find.

  • @timothybruzik629
    @timothybruzik629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you take the gas tank off to change the spark plug we you can just go in from the right front wheel well in two seconds

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I was working on the carb shortly after.

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or the spark plug wiring. Can't remember. Yes I understand you can get just the spark plug from the side.

  • @exroyalcanadian
    @exroyalcanadian 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which boat is in the picture on your wall?

    • @GilbertGardens
      @GilbertGardens  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good catch! It's actually a drawing my grandfather made for my sister and me. The S. S Gilbert bhaahhaah

    • @mikemusetti7389
      @mikemusetti7389 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jackass......the video is about a quad repair. Not pictures on the wall..get a life

  • @DudeDog.Dope.
    @DudeDog.Dope. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One day I'll learn to not listen to TH-cam people without first trouble shooting myself. Took everything apart and now my fuel control box is leaking along with other lines. After getting it all apart and breaking old parts, I'm finding the spark plug is accessible with a spark plug socket and elbow for a ratchet directly right side without taking anything apart. Another lesson learned.