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Timetradernc · Member

2002 TTR 250 Ran Out of Gas Now Won't Start

Cubber · Super Guru

Hello, Timetradernc, and welcome.

Fancy running out of petrol, cor! biggrin

Fancy not starting after running out of petrol! biggrin biggrin

Have you replenished the petrol tank. i.e. you have put some in, haven't you? confuse disbelief

What position is the petrol tap in? This diagram shows the various positions:-

If you have put petrol in the tank and the fuel tap is correctly positioned then the thing should run. smile

If it doesn't then the next step is to check that petrol is getting to the carburettor.

To do this means pulling the black rubber pipe off the tap and turning the petrol on. If it doesn't flow from the tap then something will be blocking it and it will need clearing out. confuse

To get a service manual for the TTR I would advise you to enter "service manual" into the search option at the top of the page, and checking the previous posts. wink

The length of time it takes before a new rider gets comfortable enough to get aggressive in riding depends on ball sizes. biggrin

Experience is gained by practice and learning from your experiences. Have patience and your confidence will increase - have a ball (or two) and enjoy it. biggrin biggrin

Martyn

Timetradernc · Member

Thank you for the fast response, I have added gas and tried starting with the fuel switch in On and Reserve positions. It wants to start but it acts/sounds like fuel is not getting to the carb.Now I've run the battery down so its on charger now. I will pull line running from tank and see if fuel comes out. Awsome forum I try and ride several times a week around my house, I have cut a trail and I push things a little more every time I get on it. Just not comfortable yet braking, sliding etc. Thanks again

TTRfan · Super Guru

Simplest way to check the float isn't stuck and that you are getting petrol into the carb is to undo the drain screw at the bottom of the float chamber.

If nothing comes out then tap smartly on the carb body with the handle of a screwdriver or someting similarly harmless and maybe that will free the float if its stuck.

Brian