I really appreciate small engine makers who put a DRAIN SCREW in the bottom of carb bowls. It's the ONLY way to really get them totally empty. I too have had just that few drops left in the bottom by running the engine dry cause gum/varnish/hard starting.
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Pull the plug and inspect.
Leave it out.
Fill the fuel tank completely.
Pump the primer bulb if equipped.
Pull the starter and see if fuel/air comes out the plug hole.
If no, drain fuel tank and inspect fuel line and filter.
If yes, reinstall plug, shoot a short burp of starting fluid into the carb and see if it fires on that.
If yes, probably a fuel system problem... carb, fuel line, filter
If no, probably a spark issue.
Leave it out.
Fill the fuel tank completely.
Pump the primer bulb if equipped.
Pull the starter and see if fuel/air comes out the plug hole.
If no, drain fuel tank and inspect fuel line and filter.
If yes, reinstall plug, shoot a short burp of starting fluid into the carb and see if it fires on that.
If yes, probably a fuel system problem... carb, fuel line, filter
If no, probably a spark issue.
davek78063
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They say the measure of a man is how many small engines he can keep running. I always run mine with the non ethanol fuel and run them dry. I would also find a good small engine mechanic. Sometimes these big box engines aren't the best quality. I had a Husqvarna chainsaw that I always had trouble starting. Took it to the mechanic and he had it for a few weeks and now the thing runs awesome and starts on first or second pull. I also agree with the other comment about running them frequently. The more I use mine the easier they seem to start and the better they run.
