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brisco

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I have a 5.5 hp BS will only run when i prime with bubble,cleaned out the carb( cabr is on gas tank) but still won't run by itself.Any ideas?
 

benski

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Check to make sure your gas cap is venting properly. If that doesn't do the trick, you've still got a little something stuck in your carb or fuel supply.
 

brisco

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Check to make sure your gas cap is venting properly. If that doesn't do the trick, you've still got a little something stuck in your carb or fuel supply.

thanks, will re-clean carb and see what happens.
 

Briggs92

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You need to replace the diaphragm between the carb and tank!
 
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