6 hp B&S only runs on prime pumping until warm .. then stays sloppy

[Paragon]

I have a few year old Craftsman 6 hp B & S . 917.388382. It died last Fall on the last run of the season.Cleaned the carb bowl. blew out any ports I could see, float, valve OK, air filter, replaced hoses,..etc. But when it starts on prime I have to keep on pumping the bladder to keep it running until it warms up. It also seems to be running rich when it warms up as well.

I'm used to the old carbs where you can lean them out with a needle valve, etc. but these throttle-less, valve-less later models have me buffalo'd. Is there an internal fuel filter within the carb that I'm missing? Or?

Any suggestions?

 

[K&G SMALL ENGINES]

souinds like you need to soak the carb and put kit in it this should fix your problem most of the carbs for them are fairly easy to rebuild just take your time you can do it,make sur you use all new parts that come with kit for your model.

 

[Paragon]

OK ... I ordered the carb rebuild kit. And will pull the carb again tomorrow and give it a real soaking this time. It didn't look all that cruddy. Thanks for the tip.

How long have you been in business?

 

[Briana]

Hello, I have moved your post to the Small Engine & Mower Repair Forum. You will have better luck finding assistance there. :wink:

Thanks for joining LawnMowerForum!!!

 

[K&G SMALL ENGINES]

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BEEN DOING THIS FOR ABOUT 25 YEARS FEEL FRE TO ASK ANY ? YOU HAVE MAY TAKE ME A COUPLE DAYS BUT WILL GET BAKE TO YOU THANKS

 

[K&G SMALL ENGINES]

ALSO MAKE SURE NOT TO USE TO MUCH AIR WHEN YOU BLOW IT OUT THIS CAN CAUSE A LOT OF PLOBLEMS ALSO ESPECEALY IF IT IS A ZAMA CARB

 

[KennyV]

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Any suggestions? [/B]

You most likely overlooked a passage ... give it another good cleaning and try again:thumbsup:...

K&G SMALL ENGINES... agreed, ...a soaking usually works good...
Just wanted to say welcome to the forum... looks like your first 2 posts worked good then with the next two, the cap lock key stuck on your typewriter:biggrin:... likely an intermittent problem...
:smile:KennyV