I have run my snowblower through one tank of gas already, so the gas in it isn't more than a couple of months old (the leftover gas for the lawnmower). I prime it and I can hear the gas squirting into the engine. Pull the starter and it starts right up. Runs for about 5 seconds, then quits. Try again, nothing. Try priming it again and all I hear is air. No sloshing of the gas squirting into the engine. That was two days ago. Got a new spark plug -- needed one anyway. Repeated all the above steps. First prime felt like it squirted gas, then it started, then stalled. Second time I tried priming I got the same sound of air. Pulled off the gas line as it enters the carb and primed. All I got was air, no gas.
It sounds to me like I have a blockage in the fuel line? Something that lets fuel through extremely slowly. Does this sound likely? Any advice is welcome. I'm about to take apart the carb but seems like it's before that. Thanks!
2007-12-15 11:22:27 · 7 answers · asked by dsr 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there may be a filter in the tank or in-line. could be something in the fuel tank, debreis of some kind, does fuel flow from linewhen you take it off the carb? if not, it's a filter or blockage in tank.
2007-12-15 12:25:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the little bulb your pushing forces gas through a different port in the carburater than what is sucked in while the engine is running. There could be a blockage there or in your line. but it does sound like a blockage. If you don't know much about carburaters you might want to find a small engine repair shop. It's not a big problem but it could be if you pull it apart and lose parts . Good luck
2007-12-15 12:22:57 · answer #2 · answered by krawfish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like a problem with the carburetor. If you let the blower sit for a long time with gas in the carb, deposits will form inside on the bowl in the carb. If you can, take off the bowl of the carb and inspect to see if it is dirty. Then clean or replace parts as necessary. This can be a challenging proposition, so be prepared to just inspect the carb.
2007-12-15 11:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by fenx 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here's a trick that might help. Completely block the air intake with your hand or a rag. Then pull the starter cord like a crazy person! Sometimes it'll suck the garbage through the carb. Depending on the model blower you have, you'll have to remove some stuff to get at the carb.
2007-12-15 13:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bobo 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What your describing sounds like a dirty carburetor. It needs to be removed, disassembled and soaked in a good parts/carb cleaner than put back together with a rebuild kit.
2007-12-15 12:32:53 · answer #5 · answered by renpen 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like ablockage, or maybe air traveling round the fuel line.
2007-12-15 11:26:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the filter in the tank is pluged
blow back thru the gas line to the tank,
2007-12-15 11:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋