This thing has always been a nuisance to start (spinning for at least 2 mins before starting) but now wont go at all. It is a 2 cylinder ohv engine. It does fire occasionally but never runs. I have checked the spark and tried different plugs but no good. I have tried a different carb but no different so then I removed both plugs & put drops of petrol in each cylinder but still nothing. I also did a compression test but found no problem. There are 2 black plastic adjusters on top of the carb - anybody know what they're for? & what to try next?
Have run into these loosening off allowing air leakage between the carb and the engine causing similar problems.
Dawg
January 2009
Check flywheel keyway . Might be sheared!
Gary John
December 2008
you can have spark and good compression but the timing could be off. did you check the compression with a tester. it should be no less than 90psi. I would also check your valve clearance if it's an overhead valve engine.
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