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Problem with 4 cycle weedwacker
I've got a Craftsman, 4 cycle, weedwacker that has a problem with
flooding. Its very difficult to start and it seems like I just have to 'get lucky' in order to get it running. If I stop it, after it is warmed up, I can forget about starting it again tills it is cold. So far I have flushed out the gas tank, taken the carburetor apart and blown it out, checked the needle seat for dirt and it still floods. A friend, who uses a couple of these with his business, tells me they have a lot of trouble with theirs flooding, too. I'm wondering if you have had this problem with yours and have found a 'fix' for it? Your help will be appreciated. Lewis. ********************** |
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Wirh regular gas-no oil, not premium, no choke, no throttle it wont
start, hot, check for spark when hot. Isn`t it a new unit under warranty. |
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Thanks for your reply.
I don't 'think' its under warranty as I bought it used from E-bay. The previous owner had obviously had some problems trying to start it as the plastic ratchet in the cranking mechanism was worn out and _I_ had to make a new one. Our local 'factory authorized' repair shop told me that the ratchet was not available. It does spark when it is hot. Lewis. ********** |
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If it gets spark, maybe it is not getting fuel. Vapor lock, try Either .
maybe a cover can be removed to cool it or a better gas , it isnt flooding is it. |
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YES its flooding!!!!!!
Thats the whole issue that I'm trying to resolve. Lewis. ********************* |
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Flooding can be caused by a sticking float not closing . or float jet
needle not seating with dirt alowing gas to enter. Is the oil contaminated, smells like gas, well, Rebuild the carb You should have just said its flooding What did you expect from E bay product unseen, something good ! |
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Well I cant read
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