frank1492 wrote:
This has been used only a few times. Today it wouldn't start.
Followed the instructions carefully and even tried spraying quikstart
into the carburetor. Never fired, not even once.
I'm usually pretty good at diagnosing, but this has me stumped.
Any help you could give would be most appreciated. (Yes, the
compression is fine.)
I did notice that the priming bulb was full and that it didn't
seem to depress well (too much resistance) as though it wasn't pumping
the gas properly, but I may be off on that.
Thank you.
Frank

Pull the spark plug.
Is it dry and 'normal' looking?

Ground the end of the plug and pull the
cord. with the switch in the "On" position.
(or get a spark tester for a few bucks).
Is there spark?

There's only 3 relevant things most of the time
(barring the engine being worn out). Fuel, spark
and timing. If you prime the carb before checking
the plug, you should see gas on it plug. Likewise, you
can pour a small amount of fuel directly into the plug
hole, screw plug in, and try to start. Spraying fuel
into the air filter/intake does not guarantee it is getting into
the cylinder.