Confirm that the fuel valve is on, there’s gas in the tank and the spark plug is in good shape. Shoot a one-second burst of aerosol lubricant or carburetor cleaner down the throat of the carburetor.

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2 Remove the primary float bowl from the front of the carb and, from it, remove the components shown in the photo. Inspect float for pinholes and replace if any are found. Soak bowl in cleaner, rinse ...