QuestionSame isuues as Roger had on 1-8-2008 but I have a Troybilt #42000.
Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 1/8/2008
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QUESTION: I'm trying to fix a Sears 22/5 snowblower with Tecumseh engine. Engine seems to starve for fuel when loaded even after thorough carb cleaning and adjustment. It will start into a snow bank then quickly dies, backfires and quits. It is then difficult to restart. I have cleaned all carb passages, jets and openings except removing the 2 welch plugs. I also replaced the carb to head gasket. I removed the head to check for leaks or compression problems. It has compression release on valve so can't readily check compression.
AnswerHello Dan Stephenson:
>>If this is an OHV Engine, then
>>The Valve Clearances may Require Setting.
>>The Carburetor Float Level May be too Low, the Carburetor may Require the Air Mixture Adjustments to be Corrected, the Flywheel Key may be Damaged or there may be a Burnt Valve Seat.
>>Send me the Engine Make, Model Type/Specification Numbers and the Type and Send me the Unit Model Numbers Off the Unit Itself, Please. With these I can Locate the Correct Manuals and Better Assist you.
>>Generally the identification tag is on a part of the unit that, even after years of use, rarely needs replacement. For most of MTD (includes Troy Bilt) power equipment, these tags are approximately 2" by 3" in size. They also have the MTD Products name, address and customer service phone number listed across the bottom. For hand held product, the tag is normally white and approximately 1" by 1/2" in size. Hand held i.d. tags are normally on an aluminum portion of the engine, somewhat set into the unit to protect the label from wear. (A bar code will also be on this tag.) Riding mower tags are located on the underside of the seat. For walk behind mowers this tag is found either on the deck or on the rear door of rear discharge units. Tiller model and serial tags are generally on the tine housing. **The model and serial tags for two-stage snow throwers are located on the bottom of the main gear housing which is often called the belly pan, while single stage snow thrower tags are next to the key and primer. For other products like log splitters, chipper shredders and edgers, tags can be found on the frame or main housing.**
>>Thanks.
Respectfully
John
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Respectfully
John
