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Old 08-13-2012, 11:44 AM   #13
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Start at the basics.

Check Spark, then compression.

if either of those 2 are not where they should be then that would be a problem

Next check your fuel system start with the pickup in the tank(make sure its still there) then make sure the check valve is not clogged, then replace your fuel filter and check your water separator if you have one. then check your fuel pump( blow into the inlet with both inlet and outlet removed, it should make a chirping noise, if not take it apart and see what's going on. Lastly check your Carburetors, drain your float bowls( if you have them, check for water) you should just take them off and give them a good cleaning.

Take the fuel out of the tank and put it in a clear container and wait 1 min. If there is any significant amount of water it will separate out in seconds before your eyes(that way your not throwing away good gas)

With this all checked you have spark, compression, and fuel. the only main thing left is the pump. Make sure you didnt suck something out and wipeout any vanes or blades on your impellor.

If you do all this it will run and you will find the problem

I would bet you clogged your carbs up since 90% of all problems are carburator related
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