Ridge Runner

Doc IV I’ve been told that running it below 25 mph in high range is harder on the wet clutch, and will cause early failure, running it faster in high range is fine. I don’t know if it’s true, but a friend ran his HIsun 700 in only high range, and burned up his wet clutch in 100 hours. Motor Cycle Doctor says it has to do with a combination of low oil fill, and running it in high range. So far following that advice, mine runs fine. Most of my use is under 25 Mph, When I intend go faster, I put it in high range.

I feel the same way. Is it the gold standard? No…. Is it Made in .China, yes …. But sadly, so is my TV, cell phone, boots, etc…. I’d prefer to buy USA. I bought a much more expensive name brand UTV several years before this one. Then I needed to order all the extras like a roof, windshield, cvt guards, belly plate, mirrors, turn signals etc…. And it was in the shop 7 of the first 12 months. I’m hoping this Coleman lasts, so I try not to abuse it, or torture test it… so far, zero days in the shop, after several years. I’ve gotten a lot of use out of it. I can’t care for the noise level, and wish it was a multi cylinder. I run it mostly in low range, per the advice I’ve been given about the clutch. If I need to move out, it’s simple to change to high range. With the price point I’m more than happy. (So far). 😀

Mine is several years old, no issues.. enjoy it….

I agree! Mine didn’t come with a fuel filter, some things were loose, manual showed different versions, from mine. But, over all, so far, I’m generally happy with it.

For what’s it’s worth my Coleman has run fine for 2 years. It’s a Hisun with the Coleman labeling. I’ve called Coleman several times. They answered, don’t know much, but they answered. Warranty is over this month, so maybe it will fall apart in March. I keep it inside, I use it, but do not abuse it.

Have you thought about a rear bed mounted rear bench seat? Works great for us, keeps overall length of UTV reasonable.

Thanks Bill. I’ll check it. Thank you very much

Welcome Ed! Lots of good people, who are friendly and helpful on this site. Enjoy your machine

Thanks Brent. I checked the website, and I’m out of luck! 😀

Thanks Brent. Good idea, sadly there aren’t any Hi Sun dealers that I know in my area. Several local shops don’t want to work on Hi.sun products, as they only want to work on the big name brands,

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Thanks Tejun. My fuel line has what appears to be a a flexible aluminum outer shroud, around the inter, what I believe to be a rubber/synthetic fuel line. I can take a photo tomorrow and show you.

Thanks! Did you use the aluminum or just replaced the fuel line?

It’s disappointing to me. I have the service manual. No photo, no part number,. I think there a sock on the in tank fuel filter. Thanks T Boss 410

Thanks Tejun. Did yours come with an in-line installed new, or was it like mine, no in line filter? Why did you replace the entire line? thanks again

Thanks T Boss 410. When I called Coleman, they put a tech rep on the line. He didn’t really have any answers for me. I asked him about pressure and flow direction. First he said the filter would have a check valve in it (it doesn’t on the one they sent me) . Then I asked about the pressure, and he thought the filter should need to take 55lbs. I thought injected engines, need the pump pump pressure, flow rate of filter and injector matched, for proper functioning….

Hi glad to find some other Coleman 550 owners. Hope you can give me some advice. What are you using for the inline fuel filter? Mine didn’t come with one installed when I bought it new. Coleman sent me a black painted metal filter and two clamps, there’s no flow indicator marked on it, just a sideways paint pen marking. Travis on another thread suggested using a Wix 33972 filter. Have you used that filter? Did your machine come with the filter installed? Here’s the photos I posted on the other thread. Thanks to .Travis for suggestions the Wix filter might work well. I’m unsure about using a filter that isn’t clearly marked for direction of flow. I agree about changing oil every 50 hours. I called Coleman and asked them about the flow direction…. They had no idea. thanks

Thanks Travis. Here’s a photo of what they sent me. It’s a painted steel canister in-line filter. No directional indicator. There is a paint pen check mark looking symbol, but it’s pointing to a direction perpendicular to the fuel flow. The manual is poorly written and certainly covers obsolete and different models all jumbled into one. Many contradictions in it too. So far it’s runs fine, and I’m happy with it. I don’t work it too hard, nor belly it in mud pits. Just over 50 hours on it. thanks for your help.

Hi Need advice on a fuel filter. This is a 2019 Coleman 550 Outfitter. Manual said to change fuel filter. Mine was assembled without a inline filter between the in tank fuel pump and the injector. I called Coleman, they told it was supposed to have a fuel filter. They sent me a metal inline filter and two clamps. The fuel line has what looks like an aluminum outer cover. I’m assuming the fuel line is a rubber one. Before cutting the line I looked at the metal fuel filter to see the direction of flow. Nothing marked on the filter. I called Coleman.…. They couldn’t help me, even after speaking to a Tech rep. It’s fuel injected, so I don’t want to screw this up. Does anyone have any ideas? Should I throw this filter away, and buy something else? I have replaced plenty of fuel filters on lawn mowers etc, but all were clear plastic, with directional arrows. Since this fuel injected, I’m thinking I must ypuse the special clamps, that require special pliers to tighten, and I might need a pressure capable filter? thanks

Welcome!

Thanks Craig. I think I’ll go and look at them.

Thanks Craig. Sure takes some of the sting out of the cost, when spread over 4 years at 0%. Is yours a hydrostatic diesel?

Thanks Craig. I think if I traded here I’d get beaten bad too. So far my machine has been good, but I keep hearing the horror stories.

Thanks Craig. Was yours a 2019 model? Did you do ok on trade value? thanks ,