Runs only on Choke???

[FxdGrMind]

Oh, and THANKS!!! to everyone for their replies!

I really didn't expect this many responses with insightful replies!

 

[sunnyside360]

.....They think it's fuel contamination... seems that it's a recent common issue here as of late....GRRRRR

........So now I need to figure out what to do with 4 gal of bad fuel.... any ideas?.....

Return the bad fuel to the station where you purchased it and get a refund. As indicated above, that's what I did. It's probably okay for starting brush fires if you have any.

I'd try replacing bad fuel with new fuel first prior to cleaning the carb just in case it is entirely a bad fuel issue and possibly no blockage in the carb. Then, clean carb if still a problem.

 

[Mike Costello]

I've put in many an hour cleaning and rebuilding carbs. Here's my tried and true procedure:

1) Completely disassemble carb. and put in a good carb cleaner overnite.

2) Remove from cleaner and wash all parts off with water.

3) Using compressed air, thoroughly dry all parts. Pay particular attention
to all orifices etc.

4) Reassemble with a NEW carb kit. Old gaskets don't work.

5) Remount to motor and adjust.