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Really weird. Glad you are aware of this peculiarity.

In a regular car, this would be diagnosed as a malfunctioning Bendix gear. I assume this starter is the same. First, always make sure you have a fully charged battery before assuming this is the problem. The bendix gear is on the front of the starter and when the starter starts running,, centrifugal force makes the gear go forward and the starter then engages a large gear on the motor. The motor then turns and starts. So it sounds as the starter is running, but the bendix is not being activated.

I have never tried to order parts from Massimo, but they claim to have parts availablr. https://massimomotor.lt.acemlnb.com/Prod/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cubWFzc2ltb21vdG9yLmNvbSUyRlBBUlRT&sig=3NHTaUh8weXM7bUVJ4u2hWctgbfBHyS2mHs2yVQD9pH9&iat=1633437346&a=252445889&account=massimomotor%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom&email=vm%2FP6YlOt%2B%2BxDF21LTmNf735hO7C%2FF3J%2FgQB9Uu3XAY%3D&s=a1dcf2419babe4d32bd519d168baa028&i=94A118A13A1315

I wish I could help you more. I have never touched the brakes on my Buck 400. I have a little experience with brakes, in general. I would try compressing the calipers with a c clamp. Fill the brake fluid and then carefully depress the pedal and see if it moves and if it leaks. Perhaps the calipers are ok.

Probably the old couple drove around with the hand brake on.

I have the same problem with a Buck 400 since it was new. I rarely need any such speed, so I have ignored it. I would like any suggestions.

If the battery is good, check fuses then check starter solenoid.

I suppose this would also be applicable to the Massimo Buck 400?

Sounds like you could have a small EBay business selling the new dipstick.

I used an 8 ounce squeeze bottle. Takes a few minutes and patience. I preferred it to removing the dip tube.

I use a squeeze bottle to fill the oil. It is recommended a good quality atv/utv oil. Since it only takes 1 1/2 quarts, no sense in saving a few pennies.

So. Some times you have no choice but to shift on the fly, but it should be avoided.

I do not believe the Buck has a synchromesh transmission and it is recommended not to shift without stopping. Each time the transmission grinds it is wearing the gears until it eventually fails. It also leaves metal chips in the oil which causes other problems. It is important to change the transmission oil in the buck to remove any chips or pollutants, especially since the clutch shares this oil.

Unfortunately Massimo reminds mr of the Jeep’s made by AMC, where you needed the serial number to figure out what parts were in your vehicle. Don’t take the manual as a bible, depends a lot on which production model you own.