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Ok to start it I first pump full into the fuel pump, then I turn on the choke and it turns over 10-15 and finally fires up. As soon as it fires I flip the choke off and it runs as smooth as ever. Yes I turned the screw on the bottom of the carb and gas just ran out of it. Didn't catch any in a container yet but I'll try that today. After it warms up it won't start with or without the choke tho. Not sure what's up with that?
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catch the gas. as i said, if only a little dribbles out. it is empty. if its like around 1 1/2 oz's of Moosehead Bourbon, it is not low on gas in the carb, however if it is NOT almost clear like 200 proof Moose alcohol, it is old gas or the tank has rust or old gas goo/tar in it from sitting.
turn it over and see if the pump squirts.
when its hot try to start with no choke and no throttle then look at plug.
if the plug is wet then it might be flooding.
if plug is dry then use 2.3rd throttle and look st plug.
if plug is dry use full choke and no throttle then look at plug.
if dry use full choke and 2/3rd throttle and look at plug if iut won't start.
if it is still dry dry the carb is low on fuel. yiu can try a little gas in the plug hole.
lay the plug on the head and look at the spark as you turn it over. lazy yellow is weak, pale blue is xlnt.
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Ok just heading to the shop to give it a try!! I'll keep you posted
Don't drink to much moose in the mean while
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Ok...just let us...well I guess me...know since I seem to be the only one that seems to care.Originally Posted by Trapperchris
Ok just heading to the shop to give it a try!! I'll keep you posted
Oh I care too because....I could care LESS. Ahhhh, ha, ha...Holy cr_p that's funny.
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"I couldn't care less."
OMG...I crack me up!
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So I went to the shop and turned the key to see what would happen... Fired up right away. I drove it for a good hour and then it started acting up. Wasn't getting fuel. I have to hold the throttle all the way with the choke on to get it to go other wise it won't fire or run. Then I stopped it and opened opened the drain screw and that's all I got. Couple Tb spoons. So it's not pumping enough fuel.
P.S. that's farm fuel
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ok i'll be back in a minute.
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That cr_p looks like moose drool ale but i can's see how much is in it.
What octane is that?
Does it have ethanol corn liquor in it?
Still need the spark plug test and fuel pump flow/spewing test.
I would do the following also.
The following gas level test eliminates the need to check the float level and can be more accurate. It should also be done PRIOR to jetting.
GAS LEVEL - Check the actual gas level first by doing the following:
1. fill carb bowl thru hose.
2. get a small 10” long piece of clear plastic tube.
3. connect it to the float bowl drain fitting.
4. tape it to the carb with the open end even with the top of the carb.
5. open the gas valve on the tank and drain screw on the carb bowl.
6. the gas in the tube should be from even with the bottom of the main carb body to 3/16” below it. If it is outside this range, I would correct it.
7. close the screw and ride it for 5 minutes then open the screw and check the level.
8. close the screw and ride it until it dies then open the screw and check the level. if its lower than it was it is
If your gas level is high but you have plastic floats you might need a new float or possibly heat that one and bend it.
Also if the level is high it can cause big problems and you will likely never get it jetted properly.
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That's a lot of reading. I don't know if I missed it or not. Did you rebuild the fuel pump? The have a diaphragm like a snowmobile fuel pump. We picked up a 200 a few years ago. Nice looking little machine. When we first tried to start it, the exhaust seemed restricted so, we gased on it and blew a giant wolf spider with nest out the end. Dang thing looked dead, but before I could get my kids over to look at it, it jumped up and ran under the toolbox never to be seen again. LOL!
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