Posted by rustyfarmall on July 06, 2012 at 11:24:56 from (67.55.162.174):
In Reply to: SAV CARB posted by Bud W on July 06, 2012 at 10:18:29:
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Start by cleaning the sediment bowl, and then take a good look inside the gas tank to make sure there isn't a foreign object floating around that might obstruct the flow of fuel, and while you're at it, inspect the gas cap to make sure the vent is open. Next, remove the fuel line fitting from the carburetor and clean the crud from the fine mesh filter screen, and if the screen is missing, get a new fuel line fitting. Third, if you or someone else installed one of those in-line fuel filters, get rid of it.
Now you are ready to remove the drain plug from the carburetor and see just how good the flow of fuel is through the carburetor. If the flow is anything less than a flood, it's time to open the carburetor and replace the needle and seat, and possibly the float.
Last, never assume anything. Your problem could just as easily be an ignition problem as a fuel problem, and yes, closing the choke on an engine with weak ignition will sometimes keep it running.
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