Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): RYOBI 10 HP SNOW BLOWER WITH TECHMUSH, ELECTRIC START 2 STAGE BLOWER, water in the fuel, fuel flow

Question
i AM UNABLE TO START MY BLOWER , MECHANICALLY OR ELECTRIC START WILL NOT WORK. I CHECKED THE OIL AND AND GAS EVERYTHING IS FINE. I FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE OPERING MANNUAL BUT NO LUCK.IT IS 3 YRS OLD AND USE IT 6 WEEKS AGO WITH ELECTRIC START. NOW IT WILL NOT START AT ALL. COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME RESOLVING THE STARTING ISSUE. THANK YOU

Answer
Hi Mickey,

You will need to determine if the problem is a lack of spark or a lack of fuel flow.  Remove the spark plug, reconnect the wire and lay it against the engine head.  Pull the engine over and watch for spark at the plug's electrode.

If good, then try to start it while squirting fuel or starting fluid into the carb intake.  If it starts and you can keep it running by adding fuel, then the carb most likely has dirt, debris or gummed fuel inside.   
You will need to remove the carb, disassemble it, clean all the small internal openings and blow it out with compressed air.   Probe each and every hole with a small wire.     

Also check for water in the fuel.  

Let me know how you make out.
Michael