Intek 12.5HP I mow twice a month. When I go to crank her up, I press the throttle all the way forward which is the choke (I’ve always cranked her this way) she won’t start bc the spark plug is covered in gasoline.
Should I not be choking an just leave the throttle at the position I run her at (just a bit lower than WOT probably ¾.)
I now air out these gas fouled plugs an am able to reuse on a rotation, would prefer not have to be forced to swap a plug twice a month.
Pls recommend a fix maybe turn back the carburetor a bit.thanks for advise
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sgkent
most likely you have a fuel or carburation problem. Check the oil too to be sure it isn't filled with gasoline that has been leaking down while it sits.
most likely you have a fuel or carburation problem. Check the oil too to be sure it isn't filled with gasoline that has been leaking down while it sits.
Pull the upper cover and air cleaner off/ out of the way then operate the throttle to verify the choke is working freely and releasing properly. The choke plate lever may be hanging up from excess dust or grass clippings.
This design was a little moody about the choke hanging up.
the throttle has always been a bit tight when pushing forward for choke it's been like that for over 12 years. never paid much attention to it.
I will take a look at the carbs. plates. the owners an service mauel kindof skip over carburetor. when I push the throttle lever forward for the choke will I see the plate open extra wide an when I pull backward for regular throttle the plate will close a bit? thanks AutoDocs
Pull the top engine cover off. Use your eyes to make sure the carb linkage is working properly. About 3/4 down on the throttle, should be a detent. That is where the choke plate starts to close. Throttle lever all the way down is full choke.
Good job on using the fuel shut off valve.
While you are there, CLEAN your cooling fins. This is a yearly thing on ALL mowers. Compressed air, old paint brush, leaf blower, screw drivers......... Clean the fins and block like a new engine.
I always check the oil before every mow. OK I will smell the oil for gas. come to think about it the oil doe's appear to be a tad thiner.
this reminds me of the Yamaha outboard engine they have a term called making oil but I think water is being added to oil.
next mow in a couple weeks I'll take a close look down the throttle plate of carb. an report back.
when you say clean are you say to clean cylinder head fins? thanks Slomo
good video you know my cable has been real constrictive the closer to choke I move it. actuely it's never been smooth. this for over 12 years. thanks MParr.
Sorry I had to.