QuestionHi John
I checked the spark at the plug and saw a spark between the gap. I put a new plug in today and it started. I went to adjust the choke because smoke was coming from the muffler and it stopped running. After trying to start it again for about a few minutes, I took the plug out and it was fouled with black gas.
I cleaned the exhaust port; removed the cover on the muffler, it had no spark arrestor screen. Thanks again for your help.
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Thanks for your quick reply. What is the easiest way to check to see if the plug is firing.
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I have a sears leaf blower about 2 yr,s old, model # 358.797342 that I can not start. It worked fine a few weeks ago but will not start now no matter what I do. Once in a while it will attempt to start for a few seconds after a dozen pulls then nothing. When I remove the plug It is wet with gas. I also removed the filter just to see if that was the problem. Thanks for any advice you can give me.
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Hello Tony:
Remove the Muffler and Check the Exhaust Port for Blockage. Check the Muffler and Spark Arrestor Screen for Blockage also. Is the Plug Firing? Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks. Be Safe.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
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Hello Tony:
Remove the Plug. Wrap a Wire around the Threads and Attach the Other End of the Wire to the Engine Block. Re-Attach the Coil Wire to the Plug and Turn the Engine. Watch the Plug Gap for Spark. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what HAppens, Please. Thanks. Be Safe.
Good Luck
Respectfully
John
Answer Hello Tony:
Great!! You got it Going Again. Thanks for the E-Mail Update. May all your Mechanical Problems be SMALL ONES and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Till Next Time. Be Safe.
Best Wishes and Good Luck
Respectfully
John
PS: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (:-))
