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Snow thrower wants to, won't start?

l have a snow thrower model series 611 and it died on me. lt wants to start, but won't. l put fresh gas, blew out fuel line, does not have a fuel filter, clean spark plug, it was getting spark, got a new one just to be sure and replaced it. Had tried starting fluid to carburetor, help'd a little then died.What am l doing wrong or what is it doing wrong. Thank you

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Sound like its the carb that needs to be fix or replaced.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like the carb needs cleaned out. If it runs for a bit with starter fluid then dies, it's not getting any gas.

  • Rayvin
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    On the bottom of your fuel bowl is a brass nut. Take it out and check real close--there is a tiny hole in the threads that goes through the bolt. With a very small wire clear that hole. You have to really look close because it is a vry small hole

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    out of your description, what it style of feels to compliment is an entire music up. replace the spark plug, air clear out if any, oil and clear out if any. Spray carb purifier in the carburetor and choke. thoroughly empty the gas tank, put in clean gas and use stabilizer in the gas. as quickly because it is finished attempt to initiate returned yet do no longer regulate potential screw till you're able to be able to desire to mushy it out. Worst case is changing the carburetor. you're able to desire to purely use a mid variety gas (89 octane)

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