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People 50 / Re: People 50 stalls whenever you give it gas
« on: December 02, 2011, 03:35:26 AM »
Well, not for sure but I did get it fixed.  I took the carb apart, cleaned it out, reassembled and adjusted.  Turned out fine.  I suspect the jet was clogged but that it was also out of adjustment a bit.

BB

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People 50 / Re: Can someone help me dial in carb settings?
« on: July 29, 2011, 02:50:24 AM »
Anyone???   :)

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People 50 / Can someone help me dial in carb settings?
« on: July 28, 2011, 01:26:20 AM »
I went from a "no power" situation to hesitation while accelerating.  I cleaned out the jets, that seemed to get it basically running.  Now, if you dump the throttle quickly, it will almost die.  There's virtually no power for a few seconds.  If you ramp up more slowly, it will do better but still hesitate.  Once you're up to full throttle it's fine.  Also, the idle is a bit rough.  I finally figured out there's an "air screw" and a "throttle stop screw" but I'm not real clear (even after searching) what exactly the function of both of these air and how they should be adjusted.  I'm assuming the air screw is the mixture screw and that's the one that should be out 2.5 (to start with anyway)?  I can't find anything on I would normally assume would be the idle speed screw (the throttle stop screw).  It doesn't seem to function like one and I can located the nominal adjustment.  What does this screw do and how should it be adjusted (where do I start)?

I (and the wife!) would greatly appreciate any advice.

Thanks,
BB

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People 50 / People 50 stalls whenever you give it gas
« on: July 26, 2011, 12:30:11 AM »
Hi, wife's People 50 is idling okay but dies as soon as you give it any gas.  You can essentially keep it running unless you keep the throttle open after it cuts out.  So, it's getting some gas but just not enough.  I'm thinking either fuel pump or filter, any guesses on which I should attack first or tips on how to narrow it down.  Also, is there anything else I should be checking?

Thanks,
BB

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People 50 / Re: Need help with People 50 - stalling problem
« on: August 31, 2010, 06:35:44 PM »
Thanks Art, I'll give it a go and, if it doesn't, I'll be in touch!

BB

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People 50 / Re: Need help with People 50 - stalling problem
« on: August 31, 2010, 03:34:36 PM »
Well, the title says 2008 so doesn't look like that's a go.  I'll get some of the Seafoam, good stuff from what I hear.

Biederboat

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People 50 / Re: Need help with People 50 - stalling problem
« on: August 31, 2010, 03:46:19 AM »
I'm not exactly certain what model year it is, she did get it exactly two years ago at Columbia.  I was wondering about Berryman's B-12, is that advisable?  I have used it successfully on outboards.

Biederboat

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People 50 / Re: Need help with People 50 - stalling problem
« on: August 31, 2010, 03:23:38 AM »
Quote from: wordslinger on August 31, 2010, 01:37:50 AM
..oh, bboat, is your scoot a 2t? or 4t?....

 ???

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume this is "2 or 4 stroke?"  Her's is 2, I didnt' even know they made a 4 stroke.  If that's not what you were asking, well, I suppose I should be rightfully flamed!

Biederboat

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People 50 / Re: Need help with People 50 - stalling problem
« on: August 31, 2010, 01:22:14 AM »
Wow!  Not used to this kind of fast response, even on something like a Ford Bronco forum!  Way cool and I'll be checkin' some of this stuff out.

Biederboat

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People 50 / Need help with People 50 - stalling problem
« on: August 31, 2010, 12:08:00 AM »
Hi, first time post here, I've used lots of forums before so I knew to do a search but didn't find what I was looking for.  Wife has a 2 year old People 50 with about 3K KM on it.  Stalls a lot when cold (usually starts, just stalls when you give it gas) and it often cuts out when going up steep hills.  I made a restrictor plate over the air intake for colder months (we're in Portland, OR)l and that helped but it doesn't work well in the winter months.  I've tried some minor adjustments on what I think is the mixture screw but I'm not sure I'm doing the right one (isn't there an idle speed and an idle mixture screw?).  Could the fuel filter be causing this?  Air cleaner is fine.  Any other ideas?  How far out should the stock idle mixture be (I have found 2.5 turns here, is that correct?)?

I tried to download the service manual at pdftown but it said it couldn't download the file.  If someone has one they could email me, that would be great.  Send me a PM and I'll reply with my email address.

Thanks!
Biederboat

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