Recent content by Etbrown44

I like TobyU's approach. Plus, be sure to test a new plug before you spend anything. Way too many guys have bought coils they didn't need, because often you can't see even a good spark in daylight.

I hope through all this you tried a new plug. Best to test around dusk so you can see it best.

Two weeks in a row, it seems that some posters asking a question are being abused and berated. It's totally uncalled for even if the poster has said or done something unwise. Can't we give help and advice without criticizing? First thing I'd try is to clean that plug or try a new one. In a...

First thing you need to do is clean and regap the plug or try a new one to verify that you have spark that you can see with your eyes. If need be, buy a spark tester. That oil laden look is what you'll get if you have no spark and you keep pulling the rope. It's a good idea to reset your...

Disassemble the old carb. Clean every opening with spray carb cleaner. It should work

Give a quick shot of starting fluid into the air intake. If it won't at least fire one time you have narrowed it down to plug, ignition, or carb. If it fires, you have narrowed it down to the carb.

If it won't fire on starting fluid, and if you have compression, chances are it's the plug or ignition. Get a spark tester on amazon for $8. Set it for 10mm or lawn mower.

Caoeal Spark Plug Tester, Adjustable Ignition System Coil Tester Autos Coil on Plug Spark Circuit Tester, Repairing Diagnostic Test Tool https://a.co/d/0WohZKj Woops. Amazon Cost is up to $7.49. All gap testers work the same. Set it to lawn mower or LM which is usually 10cm and see if it arcs.

After you pull the flywheel and the key is good you need to verify you have spark. Get a $5 spark tester. If those two don't work, see if you can find a $15 carb on Amazon. New carbs will often solve problems.

Ive bought a dozen ebay and Amazon carbs and never had one fail. Guess you can look at the amazon feedback first. Let us know if it works.

50% chance it's the carb. our eyes are incapable of detecting every fault. Can't you find a replacement carb on ebay or amazon that will ship to Australia? Prices there are always way low.

Glad you fixed it. Been working on small engines for over 60 years. Please help me learn how do-it-yourselfers might learn to straighten a drives haft.

90% chance the choke is not fully closing. See if you can adjust the cable. A slightly open choke in warm or cold weather can cause this problem.

Ideas?

Ran perfectly last time used and no adjustments made since. With choke on, engine runs full speed on pressure washer, and no smoke. What's up on this one?