omerta14
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Hi.
Baffled by why my YT3000 21hp ohv(model 331977) won't start without a squirt of starting fluid. Over winter I replaced the head gasket as it was blowing smoke. I reset the valves clearances according to specifications and buttoned it up.
Went to start it this past week and it slowly cranks but will not start. (Battery fully charged). I eventually ended up spraying a bit of starting fluid into the carb and it fired right up. Stays running and runs smooth as silk. Shut it off and come back...same issue...will not start without a hit of spray.
No idea what it could be....It always started fine last year, just smoked like crazy.
Thanks for any guidance!
Mike
Baffled by why my YT3000 21hp ohv(model 331977) won't start without a squirt of starting fluid. Over winter I replaced the head gasket as it was blowing smoke. I reset the valves clearances according to specifications and buttoned it up.
Went to start it this past week and it slowly cranks but will not start. (Battery fully charged). I eventually ended up spraying a bit of starting fluid into the carb and it fired right up. Stays running and runs smooth as silk. Shut it off and come back...same issue...will not start without a hit of spray.
No idea what it could be....It always started fine last year, just smoked like crazy.
Thanks for any guidance!
Mike