Honda Rubicon problem

[drich]

Went hunting with buddy this weekend and his Rubicon acted like it was flooding when he started it and would only idle, soon as he give it gas it would pop and wouldn't give up any rpm's. Shut it off and restart it and it would run just fine until the next time we'd be sitting for awhile. Does this sound like it maybe needs a new plug or do these need the valves adjusted overtime or might it be a moisture in the gas thing. We left it up north and kind of would like to know if we need to bring some tools back up or maybe a new plug or some fuel dryer

[Dave S]

was there any maintenance performed after leaving it sit up north?

The carb could be gummed up if he didn't treat the fuel for storage. Check the air box/intake also. Change the spark plug for good measure.

All machines will eventually need a valve adjustment. When depends on the usage.