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Eric in North TX Eric in North TX is offline
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Default Small engine...starts with starter fluid, but won't keep running




Get out the carb
cleaner, pipe cleaners, brushes, etc., etc, and clean the fuel system
from one end to the other. Start with the fuel bowl on the carburetor.


One addition, torch tip cleaners sold at welding supply shops are
excellent for cleaning passages. Use care with the jets though, those
are little flexible files, and you can file jets bigger if not careful.