Questionok when i got it,. all parts didnt even move in carb ,. so i only took it out , by removing both nuts on back and soaked it in gas for about 3 hrs,. till part would move ,. it has 2 vents like inside,. anyhow put it back,. and nothing ill ,. do as you said,. also is there a quick easy way to connect a kill switch , somewere in this engine?
like i said it is for a minibike,.
thanx michael for your time,.
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ok heres the deal ,, my son bought a minibike it needs motor and a clutch and thats it ,ready to ride this memorial weeknd,.
the problem is that i bolught a craftman 3 hp edger motor at a garage sale,.
it runs for a second,. and only when i spray starting fluid in carb,
i hold spark plug wire and pull and it does have a good jolt of spark,lol,.
what do you reconmend i do? from start ,change oil ? and which? mixing starting fluid with gas? get better plug? please help!!!!
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Hi Josh,
If it only runs when you add staring fluid to the carb, then there is a lack of fuel flow to the engine. First try adjusting the carb mixture screws. If that doesn't help, I then would suspect dirt, debris, water or gummed fuel in the carb. You will need to remove the carb, disassemble it, clean all the small openings and blow it out with compressed air.
Let me know how you make out.
Michael
AnswerHi Josh,
Each and every carb opening must be clean. Sometimes a small wire is needed to open them.
You can add a metal tab to ground the spark plug boot but without a battery ignition there are probably no wires that can be grounded, for use as a kill switch.
Michael
