Locked up Predator 212

[Cyberninja]

The engine on my predator 212 locked up. I am unable to pull start it. It happened after a pretty hard ride but i didnt notice it until i tried to start it. I have not tinkered with the engine recently and it was running flawlessly before. Any diagnosises?

 

[redflash]

could just be in the "Pull start" area, 1st step would be to pull off the pull start shroud and see if anythings broken.
Next step, try to turn over the flywheel fan. Then Punt! Might also be easier to turn over by pulling the spark plug .

Da Flash

 

[Denny]

I would just pull the spark plug and try turning the crank by the clutch. You could also try putting some oil in the cylinder too. Check the oil also, is there any? If not start taking the engine apart.

 

[Cyberninja]

Ok Ive been pretty busy lately havnt had time to work on it. Ill try your suggestions and see what I come up with. Thanks

 

[Cyberninja]

The engine is defintely locked up not the flywheel. Does this mean a broken component or is the engine shot

 

[panchothedog]

You need to pull off the side cover. Quite possibly the rod has seized on the
crankshaft.

 

[madprofessor]

Take note of how much oil drains out before the sidecover comes off. OEM spec is a half quart. Did you disconnect your low oil sensor?

 

[redflash]

A..... is the engine hopped up, cam ,billett rod etc. ? My point is that almost any small engine can be rebuilt, as long as the block is ok. The question becomes is it worth it ? A new stock 212 here in california is about $150.00 now....?????? new off the shelf.
open it up determine what is broke, accurately figure the cost to rebuild it...then make your choice........rebuilt or new.
Then if you want to hop it up, then consider that cost too......just basic Kart crap

Da redflash