125B Restarting Problem

GFxRocket

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I have a Husqvarna 125B blower that starts and runs just fine when I first start it but if I shut it off it will not restart
I have found the spark plug to be fuel soaked at that point
If I pull the spark plug and clean it then it will restart
For some reason it seems to be flooding after being turned off
When restarting I have tried priming with choke on, tried starting with only choke on and tried starting with choke off but result is the same every time ie: wet spark plug and no start
I have cleaned the exhaust screen, cleaned the air filter, replaced the spark plug (gap .024), adjusted the carb and checked fuel lines but see no leakage
When it does start it runs fine
Also it starts fine if I wait until the following day
I use 100% gas with Seafoam and I mix my own oil
I'm thinking this may be a carburetor issue and just ordered a replacement from Amazon
Thank you for your guidance/suggestions in advance
 
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It is possible the engine is flooding due a worn needle valve. As the tank pressurizes the needle valve being worn will allow fuel mix to seep pass it. I had a couple trimmers doing this back in the Spring. The needle valve rubber tips were ringed but it took a 10x loupe to see it.
 

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I found the problem after replacing the carburetor
Turns out it was a faulty intermittent ignition coil
Thank you for your suggestion
 
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