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Old 01-10-2012, 09:08 AM   #61
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Re: Start-up Problem

You need to remove your fuel line at the carb end to see if you are getting fuel.Then we can go from there.
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Old 01-10-2012, 09:12 AM   #62
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OK, so remove the hose on the carb and then put the petcock in the prime position? I assume I don't actually try to start it not hooked up, but I have no clue. Thanks.
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Old 01-10-2012, 09:17 AM   #63
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The spark plug will foul if choked too much and not starting.
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Old 01-10-2012, 09:34 AM   #64
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OK, so remove the hose on the carb and then put the petcock in the prime position? I assume I don't actually try to start it not hooked up, but I have no clue. Thanks.
Yes,that way you can verify that fuel is getting to the carb.When you put it on "pri" the fuel should flow.
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Old 01-10-2012, 10:11 AM   #65
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Old 01-10-2012, 12:34 PM   #66
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Re: Start-up Problem

When you put the tank back on, did you reconnect the vacuum hose to the petcock?
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Old 01-10-2012, 04:22 PM   #67
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When you put the tank back on, did you reconnect the vacuum hose to the petcock?
I reconnected both hoses (fuel and vacuum). I know that fuel is flowing from the tank through the fuel hose in the prime position, but I will disconnect the hose from the carb as suggested earlier (I believe you're talking about a different fuel hose than the one that connects from the petcock/tank, right? Correct me if it's one and the same).
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There is only one fuel hose.From the petcock to the carb. :cool:
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Old 01-10-2012, 08:50 PM   #69
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Well, then I'm 100% certain that fuel is running when in the prime position.
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Well, then I'm 100% certain that fuel is running when in the prime position.
OK,next you will want to check for to see if the plug is firing.Take out the plug & lay it (ground it)against the side of the engine.Try to start the engine.You should be able to see a blue spark jump across the plug.
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