I just recently purchased a MTD Snowblower with 8hp Tecumseh Engine on it, for $200.00 off of Craigs List.
It was running fine until I put it up on its casining to chech for it being lubed on it's drive gear. Since then it
starts up but will also stall out when I switch it off from full choke, 1/2 choke, then to no choke. It then will not start
even with using the electric starter. I have been online and have read alot of forums on the Tecumseh motors
and have found this one to be the best. ( Richie ) your comment being the first one I had read on adjusting the RPM'S
on your engine. I had in other forums have heard of these motors have a common problem of staring issues.
Mostly directed towords the carburator. My brother has the same HP Tecumseh on his Snowblower and it starts
from year to year with out running any Sta-bil in it before parking it in his garage for the next 10 months!!!
Can anyone give me any direction on my next step.
Here is some additional info. 2003 on owners manual, Spec- 155693X HMSK 80, D.O.M. 03325CH0708
Thanks,
Bud
