I have tried to start it, and I can get it to start, but only by taking off the air filter, and manually limiting the amout of air going into the carb. When I restrict the amount of air going into the carb I can get it to run, but not smoothly. I made a restrictor plate for it out of plastic, and that got it to run, but it doesn't have enough power to cut grass, even thin grass. I had the carb looked at, and I was told that the carb was really clean inside, and didn't need rebuilding or cleaning.
2006-08-28 09:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by jeremeybyers 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Maybe the jets are plugged.Carbs will look fine even if the jets are plugged. Find a small engine dealer with a used carb and buy one and try it to see if that helps.
2006-08-28 14:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by JL's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just glancing at the carb tells you squat, you have a clog in it..... take it off and blow every and all holes out a few times with carb cleaner (compressed air as well if you have it)
2006-08-28 18:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by 572ci. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds fuel related to me, are you sure the carb is clean & all the jets. bad o-ring at carb or intake pipe. do you have a good supply of fuel out of the tank.
2006-08-28 15:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by kcrudy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the carborator off the engine . you will find 2 O rings replace them and it will run like new.
2006-08-28 09:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋