small engine ?

[logan97]

I have a log splitter from TSC with a B & S engine. every time I go to start it I have to take the float bowl off dump it put it back on , and then the thing starts. This is an extreme frustration to say the least. Any suggestion ?

 

[Papasmirf]

Yep, clean the carb and put a new needle and seat in. Be cautious about which way you install the seat. Or take carb to a small engine mechanic and have them do it.

 

[mostly_gas]

Next time you pull the float bowel, check fuel for water.

 

[Papasmirf]

FYI, I have a gas riding mower that has a 2 gl. tank. Once a month I put a cap full of Berryman's B-12 into the gas tank and fill it up and run it while mowing, etc. I use fuel stabilizer and start all my engines at least monthly, usually more, all thru the winter.

 

[Code54]

Personally I would get a rebuild kit (mostly fairly cheap - just did a Kohler for $12 bucks), install in the carb, Dump all your old fuel and replace with new fuel with stabilizer in it. I also install an inline fuel filter (about $3) and a shut off on my fuel line under the tank. When you are done splitting, turn the fuel off and let it run itself dry. I been doing this for years on my small engines and never have any problems, even on my generator that sits for months/sometimes a year without being run.

 

[Western]

Agree with Papasmirf. I bet you're needle is getting stuck because of varnish from old ethanol gas. This problem has become more common in almost any small engine due to ethanol.

 

[Pagan1]

Put a Good shot of Seafoam in gas.I ad every time I fill and start 1st or second pull.

 

[Gunny]

Personally I would get a rebuild kit (mostly fairly cheap - just did a Kohler for $12 bucks), install in the carb, Dump all your old fuel and replace with new fuel with stabilizer in it. I also install an inline fuel filter (about $3) and a shut off on my fuel line under the tank. When you are done splitting, turn the fuel off and let it run itself dry. I been doing this for years on my small engines and never have any problems, even on my generator that sits for months/sometimes a year without being run.

+1 - I just about promise that will take care of your problems. I did this a long while ago on all my small engines and haven't had to do any work on them since, just turn the valve on, give it a minute to let the fuel fill the carb, then start.

 

[DennisArrow]

YES........after ......AFTER you drain the tank, take off the fuel lines, put on a fuel filter ($2.00) in line before the carb, drain the fuel from the carb, blow out the passages, flush the tank again..................NOW.........put in stabilizer and fuel conditioner..........

+2 on an inline fuel cut off on all of your equipment and run it dry, til it stops, each time you run it.........Otherwise as some have tried to get across, the fuel sits in the bowl and turns to jello and crud that reacts with your bowl and cruds it up..........Honda's are real bad about that.

Seems to me that your fuel is contaminated with water, dirt, or crud that gets into your fuel bowl as it sits after running..........Clean everything and you should be really good to go............God bless...........Dennis

 

[Papasmirf]

Last but not least: DO NOT put ethanol in ANY engine unless it specifically calls for it. It will ruin seals and anything neoprene unless they are special. It will ruin "seats".