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shawn440
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Points: 29
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snowblower not getting spark.
Original Message Sep 16, 2006 7:26 pm |
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i have a older sears snowblower that i think is 8 hp and i had it started like 1 or 2 years ago and i was going to use it this winter and i cleaned out the carb and i cleaned the spark plug and some reason i can't get it to start . It looks like to me its not getting any spark and i don't have a clue what to do now i need some help on why its not getting spark. please help Thank You Shawn
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Jake
Location: Western Massachusetts
Joined: Oct 4, 2006
Points: 41
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Re: snowblower not getting spark.
Reply #3 Oct 6, 2006 5:00 pm |
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If it hasn't run for quite a while the fuel has gone bad. You need to flush out the fuel tank, remove the carb. and clean it with carburetor cleaner. Fill with fresh clean fuel. If you do this it'll run great. Jake..
That's my story...and I'm stickin' to it..
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Jake
Location: Western Massachusetts
Joined: Oct 4, 2006
Points: 41
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Re: snowblower not getting spark.
Reply #4 Oct 6, 2006 5:05 pm |
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I just re-read your post. You mentioned no spark and that it was an older unit. I'm thinking it's equipped with ignition points. They are probably dirty and need to be replaced or at least cleaned. Jake...
That's my story...and I'm stickin' to it..
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