Just got my new to me 6x4 gator running, after reviewing articles for about 45 minutes last night and following xcopterdocs specific instructions! Thanks for the guidance!
What: 6x4 gator serial #WOO6X4X041791 total hours 747
When: 1999 model according links found on Gatorforums.net
How: My senior neighbor had a green gator by his barn that I had been thinking about for over a year. He's in his 80's and I finally had the chance to pin him down on it and offer to buy it. He said it had not run in 1 year, (probably 2 or more) and he would sell. I made Cash offer, he said come get it.
After replacing the battery, purging the fuel system prior to carb, cleaning terminals on key switch and all the others while hood was off, I cranked it up!
It started up!! Let it run for a bit, then shut off and restarted a few times!
Good news: antifreeze is green, motor oil is clear.
Bad: two out of six tires don't hold air 24 hours (easy fix even with new tires)
Seats have separated from base. May need new seats. Choke cable froze, bent.
So for the questions;
Replace radiator hoses, flush radiator?
Lubricate per manual (coming)
Anything special to look out for on one that has been sitting regarding cooling system, clutch/drive, etc?
Wife and I are stoked it is in such good shape, and it is my first Gator!!!
:):)
What: 6x4 gator serial #WOO6X4X041791 total hours 747
When: 1999 model according links found on Gatorforums.net
How: My senior neighbor had a green gator by his barn that I had been thinking about for over a year. He's in his 80's and I finally had the chance to pin him down on it and offer to buy it. He said it had not run in 1 year, (probably 2 or more) and he would sell. I made Cash offer, he said come get it.
After replacing the battery, purging the fuel system prior to carb, cleaning terminals on key switch and all the others while hood was off, I cranked it up!
It started up!! Let it run for a bit, then shut off and restarted a few times!
Good news: antifreeze is green, motor oil is clear.
Bad: two out of six tires don't hold air 24 hours (easy fix even with new tires)
Seats have separated from base. May need new seats. Choke cable froze, bent.
So for the questions;
Replace radiator hoses, flush radiator?
Lubricate per manual (coming)
Anything special to look out for on one that has been sitting regarding cooling system, clutch/drive, etc?
Wife and I are stoked it is in such good shape, and it is my first Gator!!!
:):)