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Robert Meyers
New member
Username: timato
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 05:45 pm: | 
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My problem is that i can,t keep the motor runnig. the only way ican keep it running is to keep pressing the choke button . I have replaced the plugs rebuilt the fuel pump And changed the fuel hose thanks in advance. |
scotty cannella
Member
Username: bigdog86
Post Number: 29
Registered: 06-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 10:14 pm: |
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have u changed the pump bulb |
scotty cannella
Member
Username: bigdog86
Post Number: 30
Registered: 06-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 10:15 pm: |
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r the carbs may need cleaning |
Graham Lamb
Senior Member
Username: galamb
Post Number: 5529
Registered: 05-2007
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 10:09 am: |
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Yep, carbs are clogged - "prime to run" indicates that the low speed (idle) jets are clogged - which means there are other clogs lurking.
Pull the carbs, disassemble and clean - if the needle valves look even slightly distorted, get a carb kit - in any event replace the gaskets... |
Robert Meyers
New member
Username: timato
Post Number: 2
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 02:08 pm: |
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I have general knowledge engines but i have never worked on carb is this a diffulcult job. or woud i be better off taking it to a shop |
scotty cannella
Member
Username: bigdog86
Post Number: 31
Registered: 06-2009
| | Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 - 03:09 pm: |
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its fairly easy but if u dont have any experience you should take it in. but its easy jus look at every part befor u take it apart |
