Hi there. I just purchased this motor and am having a little trouble with it being very hard to start cold. I have to spray starter fluid on a rag and hold it near the carb to get it to start (I heard spraying it right into the carb was bad). I followed the cold start procedure, but it still isn't wanting to start. It will turn over all day long it just wont fire until I hold the rag near the intake. I know Im getting fuel to the plugs because the plugs are wet when I yank them. But once it warms up it is fine.
It can warm up all day long but it wont idle as soon as I shift to neutral I have to use the "fast start" lever to keep it going. The guy that had it before me said he tore the carbs out and cleaned them, and "claimed" he put it back right, but Im sure there's room for error on that end. I was also wondering if the thermostat was faulty it is wouldn't allow the motor to heat up, and if so could someone tell me the location of the thermostat. I didn't know if there was something quick that I could try before having to take off the carbs, and all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys :happy:
It can warm up all day long but it wont idle as soon as I shift to neutral I have to use the "fast start" lever to keep it going. The guy that had it before me said he tore the carbs out and cleaned them, and "claimed" he put it back right, but Im sure there's room for error on that end. I was also wondering if the thermostat was faulty it is wouldn't allow the motor to heat up, and if so could someone tell me the location of the thermostat. I didn't know if there was something quick that I could try before having to take off the carbs, and all ideas are welcome. Thanks guys :happy:
