I am a (very) old Australian, now at Noosa Qld. I am an electrical tradesman, and self taught mower repairman. I have managed all these years to troubleshoot motors, my own and neighbours, starting with the fuel, spark and air, but recently been stumped by obstinate faults. I have widely consulted on the net, but been frustrated by failures. As examples, a number of posts offer cure-alls, as in 10 ways to address motor that starts, but won’t run. After the normal dated fuel, dirty filter, and blocked jet, without solution starts to remains illusive.
In desperation, I have turned to starting primers and carburettor cleaners, never before used. The primer works, but cleaner is of doubtful benefit. It does not have the near magical qualities claimed. I have over the years gone straight to the jet looking for water and/or blockage, partial or total, and fixed the problem. Dealer technicians don’ have the problem. They simply change out components to get a result. I acknowledge the commercial imperatives, but those of us that have some ability can’t run off to the store for every hiccup. I do accept it to be my problem, and I am now beginning to accept it is my age that is the problem. Forum members may have suggestions.
In desperation, I have turned to starting primers and carburettor cleaners, never before used. The primer works, but cleaner is of doubtful benefit. It does not have the near magical qualities claimed. I have over the years gone straight to the jet looking for water and/or blockage, partial or total, and fixed the problem. Dealer technicians don’ have the problem. They simply change out components to get a result. I acknowledge the commercial imperatives, but those of us that have some ability can’t run off to the store for every hiccup. I do accept it to be my problem, and I am now beginning to accept it is my age that is the problem. Forum members may have suggestions.
