JayB

Temps have been above freezing for a while; and still no movement on the pull cord.

The choke switch is in the off position.  I have no idea what the butterfly is.  The gas cap was removed and put back; what else do I check?  Check for spark ..  Remember I am a dummy.  What is that?

Well over my head..

When I attempt to use the pull cord, it does not move at all.

I will remove the spark plug and report back.

Yes.  Good point.  I neglected tomention that.  I have not changed it; but have checked it on a regular basis; and there is sufficient oil.

Regards,

Jay Breda

Well, I purchased a new SEARS snowthrower in Jan 2005; and used it with success for two seasons.  I replaced the gas with fresh gasoline; and ran it briefly during the off-months to make sure that the engine would start.

This winter, (2007/2008), I added new fresh gas and attempted to start it with the electric starter; and no joy.  It just cranked for several seconds; and would not fir up.  I repeated this a few times with no success.  I tried using the cord; and nothing.. As in nothing.. It would not pull out and seemed like it froze up.  When I tried to use the electric start again, it hummed and was clearly having difficulty trying to turn whatever it is that it is supposed to turn to start up the engine.

I thought I flooded the engine with gas, or maybe a piece of debris has jammed the blades on the snow thrower portion of the machine.. I gave it a day and nothing.. There is wher she sits today, Spring 2008.

Time to get some advice now that the weather is mo cooperative.

Any thoughts ?

Remember, I know next to nothing about small engines.  If the fix is something that you think is simple, I'll give it a go..