86' Honda Fourtrax 350 won't start

The machine die on me yesterday, usually, I will start the machine everyday during the ice season to make sure it'a fine. Yesterday, I did the same thing, it start as usual but after 10 second, it die! I try to start it again by the start button, the button is working but won't start, then I try the kick start, usually I have only need to kick 2 times then it will start but this time no. I did replace the ignition coil today, still the same, I am thinking to order the CDI, but I am afraid it won't start too. If it really happen, what will the problem be, really need help for this, any input is appreciated. Need to fix it before the season finish.

Pull the plug,check for spark.

Sounds like a fuel problem. The float in the carburetor might be stuck check fuel filter also also. Like nocod said pull the plug and check for spark that would be the first thing to do. If there's spark and the plug is dry you're not getting fuel to the engine. One more thing if it ran for then seconds it was probably running off the fuel the was in the line.

do to temperature fluctuations may have gotten moisture in fuel line at some point and froze not letting fuel to go through even check fuel on/off valve if it has one turn off and on a couple times incase ice has formed in it. if possible run fuel with no ethanol in it, ethanol absorbs moisture I add fuel stabilizer no matter how long my things sit. good prevention

Thanks for all you guys inputs, I change the ignition coil and new spark plug already, still not start. After I read all the inputs, I took away the cdi, leave inside the house for an hour and open the cab gas drain screw until the gas come out and close it, put back the cdi. Push the start button.… bop bop bop then it start. Hahaha. I run it for half hour. I will try later tonight and tomorrow to make sure it goes back to normal. I was thinking it happen after I put in the new remix gas. Maybe I put in to much engine oil this time. Cause I notice lots of white smoke. Will let you guys know tomorrow. Thanks again for your inputs.

Probably to much oil fouled the plug.

That's what will agreed, just check it start right away by push button and kick start. Tomorrow, I'm going to drain out the gas and put new in and try again.

white smoke out of exhaust is moisture , warm exhaust hitting cold air you get that at this time of year. if its blue smoke than its burning oil

pull the carb clean the piolet jet its plugged.

Choke could be getting stuck. Issue I had with 02' fourtrax

Only use 91oct plus in it never NEVER use regular gas.
Dan-o

Hi guys, I change the gas and try it, it start right away and run very smooth too. Thanks for all your helps. I will put in a new CDI cause already order it, then will put everything back together. See you guys on the lake.

Good to hear just remember never run regular gas in it unless that's all you go to pick from small engines hate regular because of the ethanol
Tight lines

Good to hear just remember never run regular gas in it unless that's all you go to pick from small engines hate regular because of the ethanol
Tight lines

Thanks Dan, will keep that in mind.

if you go online punch in pure-gas.org and it will give you all the stations that sell no ethanol gas and in which type very handy