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Old 11-03-2011, 01:48 PM   #75
jonathan180iq
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Re: Start Up Problem

If you're going to focus on the carb, make sure it is flowing gas, before tearing it apart.

Simply pull the main down tube (you'll loose a little dribble of gas) and then hit the starter. The vacuum created by the engine should cause gas to start flowing through the tube. Be prepared for this to happen. Catch it if you want.

If it's not, then you have a vacuum issue, which is usually a degraded hose.

If you feel like your gas is contaminated with too much water, you can always put the thing on PRI and drain it out into a container to use on your lawnmowers or something and then refill with fresh gas.



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