QuestionHello John!
I was getting my 1976ish small Toro push snowblower ready today. I changed the spark plug, and filled the empty tank with the correct gas/oil mix. I haven't used the blower for a few years, so I wasn't surprised it was taking several cranks. It didn't fire up so I took a break for lunch, and when I came back out, there was fuel pouring out of the carb's air horn. I quickly pulled the tank, emptied the fuel and pulled the spark plug. I cranked the engine over several time to flush the fuel out of the cylinder. I put the plug back in, and gave it a pull without the fuel tank connected - it started right up, ran for a few seconds, then ran out of fuel.
I was going to refill the tank, but thought I'd look around for a parts manual and/or some help - do these small engine carbs have a needle and float similar to an automobile engine's carb?
Thank you,
Mike ^_^
AnswerHello Mike:
Depending on the Model, it May or May Not have a Float. Most All Carburetors have a Needle Valve to Control the Fuel Flow in Some Manner. If the Carburetor Does Not have a Bowl, then it has a Metering Needle that Functions like a Float Needle Except there is No Float. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, https://lookup3.toro.com/partdex/default.cfm and Select Start Parts Viewer. Now Enter the Model Numbers. Now Select View Assembly Drawings. Send me the Model Numbers Off the Mower, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.
Good Luck
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John
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John
