Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Toro S200 Snowblower start problem, air mixture, air screw

Question
Toro Mod 38130 Ser 0539659 -- Recently you advised me to soak the carb overnight to help with my starting problem. I did, reassembled, it started on about the third pull but smoked quite a bit then stalled.  Many repeated pulls to start again failed and it seems to be getting too much gas as it drips a little from the muffler.  Can a problem with the reed valves (compression release?) have any effect on it getting too much fuel?  The needle valve, it's spring and seat were carefully reinstalled after the overnight soak. Any thoughts?  Thanks.

Answer
Hello Again Chuck:

This is a 1980 Year Model 2 Cycle Engine. Have you Removed the Muffler and Checked the Exhaust Port and Muffler for Blockage. CArbin will Build Up and Clog the Engine Exhaust Port and Muffler. This will Cause the Gas to Run Out the Muffler and the Engine Cannot Run also. Did you Set the Carburetor Air Mixture Screws? ****All the Carburetor Adjustments are the Same for Lawn Mower and Trimmers. There are Several Location for the Air Mixture Screws. The Idle Air Mixture Screws are Usually Located at the Top of the Carburetor Bowl and the Top of the Carburetor Body. If the Main Air and Idle Air Mixture Screws are Side by Side on the Side of the Carburetor, then the Idle Air is the Farthest from the Engine. The Main Jet Air Mixture Screw is Located in the Bottom of the Carburetor Bowl or Beside the Idle Air Screw on the Side of the Carburetor Body. Some of the Older Model Carburetors have the Main Jet Mixture Screw Straight in from the Top of the Carburetor Body (this is Rare anymore). If you have Cleaned the Carburetor (Disassembled and Soaked Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air and Install a New Kit if Required. Now Setting the Air Mixture Screws:  ****Turn the Idle Air and Main Air Mixture Screws In Until SNUG **Do Not Jam** Then Reverse Both Screws 1 1/2 Turns. Holding the Throttle Full Open, Start the Engine. Turn the Main Air Mixture Screw Clockwise Until Proper Revs are Obtained. Occasionally you May have to Turn this Counter Clockwise to Achieve the Proper Revs. Now Allow the Engine to Idle. Set the Engine Idle Screw (Not Idle Air) so the Engine will Stay Running if Required. Now Set the Idle Air Mixture Screw so there is No Hesitation when Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. Reset the Engine Idle if Required.**** 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.

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John

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John