Engine will not start unless I put carb cleaner in intake!

gbeekman

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Hi, All,

I have a Craftsman 917.258543 with a Kohler engine. Cranks and turns over, but will not catch and start unless I spray carb cleaner ( small spritz) in the air intake, then she starts right up and continues to run. If she is warm, she will start w/o the carb cleaner. What do I need to adjust and how, so she will start without the cleaner...does a jet needle need adjusting?

Thanks for any help

Gerry
 

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Check the cable adjustment, the choke may not be closing.
 

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Check the cable adjustment, the choke may not be closing.
I agree with this.

Do be careful with too much carb cleaner or ether. Both can clean the oil off the cylinder walls and that's when a the engine has the least amount of protection.
 

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I agree with this.

Do be careful with too much carb cleaner or ether. Both can clean the oil off the cylinder walls and that's when a the engine has the least amount of protection.

Thanks for the comments. The choke is fully engaged, I made sure to manually close it completely at the engine.
 
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