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Thanks, everyone for the suggestions.

Oh well I thinking the OP used the Stihl's gasket and diaphragm kit which has no inlet needle valve. It so it sounds like a leaky one...

I chased a very similar problem on an old leaf blower once. And it turned out to be the main fuel line from the tank to the carb. When...

When was the last time you replaced the spark plug? Also make sure it the one it calls for. Just because a plug fits does not mean it is...

When it won't restart (hope you haven't choked it) pull the plug. Is it wet with fuel? Dry? Oily? Have you tried a new plug when it...

This sounds like the most likely cause. I'll have to check that. I seem to remember from when I rebuilt the carb that the fuel line was...

I replaced the needle valve. The old one looked good, but my eyes aren't good enough to see microscopic wear, and since I had a new one...

I've never replaced it. I got the saw a couple of years ago from my sister. Sometimes it runs great so I haven't suspected the plug.

I pull it with no choke, no throttle. Then with throttle. Then with choke, no throttle. I know this will flood it... that's the goal...

ZAMA - REBUILD KIT RB-69

I have the above chainsaw. Last year, it was hard to start all the time, so I rebuilt the carburetor with an OEM rebuild kit. It then...

I prefer beginning of season. I also check the shroud and cooling fins to make sure Micky & Minnie haven't moved in.

Both my riders have Kohler engines. I don't go for the 300 hour oil. I prefer to change it every year, and 300 hrs would take me 5-6 yrs...

I have a Cub Cadet steering wheel ZTR, and an older Husqvarna traditional lap-bar ZTR. The CC is easier to control on slopes. The...