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"On Monday i picked up my brand new Kodiak 700 from dealer. The weather where I live in Sweden is now pretty cold, and around -10C (14 deg F). The ATV have faced big problems to start and I had to change battery after 1 day. Next problem was an quite strong backfiring during and start attempt.  It initiated an terrible razzling noise from the starting gear when engaged, but once started ithe engine did run smoothly.\n\nYesterday I tried to start it agan in same temp, and now another small \"bang\" and the starter motor only runs without to engage the crankshaft. As far as I understand must something serious happen.  Unfortunately I live far from dealer and service, but I guess I must take it back for inspection where I bought it.\n\nDoes anyone have any comments to above??  Have someone heard of something similar....? An misfire that ruins the whole starting mechanism on a 2 day old ATV.....\nI dont understand a clue\n\nI understand that some of these \"big bore\" engines could be difficult to start in cold weatehr, particulary as new, but breaks the whole starting transmission down....that a bit hard...."
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