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Big Matt
07-08-2003 10:54:28
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Took the 4000 out last week. I am not using it regularly, just storing it for right now. I've run it for at least 15 minutes every other week since we got it 2 months ago. It was in a barn, stored for at least 2-3 years without heavy use before that. It has run fine since we picked it up until...
My wife had it running about a week after we picked it up and it just cut out on her. It would start while choked, but then cut out when we pushed it in. I turned the gas valve about a half turn to the close position, and it started right up. Haven't had a problem until...
This last weekend, I had it out. The tractor started right up like normal, pushed the choke in, off I went. I shut the tractor off after 5 minutes to let my brother take it for a spin, but it wouldn't start up again unless I choked and kept it held out. It would even cut out like this, but would cut out even faster if I pushed the choke in. There was about 4" of gas in the tank (think the gauge is broken), but still added 2 gal to see if that helped. I was able to start it and get it back to high ground but had to hold the choke out to keep it going. I tried closing the choke and it ran for a few seconds unassisted, but eventually cut out. It is a 70' Ford 4000, not sure on hours, I think it has clicked over 10,000 hours at least once, it is showing 7400 now. I am thinking carb work, any suggestions on other causes? If it is the carb, any suggestions on how to proceed?
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