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stuckmotor
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- AC WD 34 hp/3500 lbs MF 261 60 hp/5380 lbs
Good try.Mouse nest in muffler?
Kill switch shorted?
Good try.Mouse nest in muffler?
Kill switch shorted?
I told you the problem "wasn't in the gas". Pay attention!Since it ran last and probably had poor quality fuel still in it, I'd say a dump and fill with new gas and possibly some new fuel lines from the Ethanol/gas deterioration of them.
I was afraid straight gas would wash the oil off of the cylinder and I was out of starting fluid when I used the mixed gas.Just curious why you put mixed gas in the carb VS just using the starting fluid?
So would stating fluid, so I've been told. Someone suggested carb cleaner instead. I've used that too.I was afraid straight gas would wash the oil off of the cylinder.
I've read or heard all that about starting fluid. That's why I usually check the labels. Every can I can remember said it contained lubricant (for the upper cylinder, I think).So would stating fluid, so I've been told. Someone suggested carb cleaner instead. I've used that too.
And with just a squirt, you'd just get a pop. That would at least confirm you have spark.
Anyhow, troubleshooting is an art.![]()