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borat
Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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Toro 221QE Didn't run right after storage
Original Message Nov 15, 2011 1:32 pm |
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So I mixed up a fresh batch of 40:1 fuel, filled the 221QE and fired it up. It fired on the first pull then stopped. I primed it some more, put the choke on full and fired it up again. It ran fine but when I took the choke off, it slowed down to about 1/3rd it's operating speed. Put the choke back on and it revved up to what sounded like normal operating speed. I kept the choke on and let it run like that for a minute or so thinking the fuel system needs to be fully charged. However, that wasn't the case. I stopped the machine, tilted it forward, removed the float bowl and inspected it. Nice and clean. Then I pulled the main jet to inspect it. I could see light through the orifice but wasn't sure of how big of a hole should be there. You never know with jets. Nonetheless, I ran a piece of thin wire through it then blew it out with compressed air. I also blew out the passage in the carb where the jet goes. After cleaning the jet, I took a good look at the orifice. The amount of light passing through it indicated It was much larger after cleaning. Approx. 2/3rds larger than when it was restricted. Compared to many carbs I've worked on, It does have a rather large orifice.
The strange thing is that I bought this machine new less than a year ago. I ran it completely out of fuel before I stored it yet it still managed to develop enough varnish in the main jet to cause problems. Go figure? That's the first time I've had that kind of a problem with my own equipment. I still have the two Tecumseh powered machines to fire up yet. I'll let you know how they fared.
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aa335
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: Toro 221QE Didn't run right after storage
Reply #24 Nov 17, 2011 10:49 am |
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On the 2 stage snowblower with the metal tank, I leave a full tank of gas, untreated. Metal tanks tends to rust if you leave it empty. Closed the fuel valve, drain the carb bowl. I ran the engine last week with the fuel that's been there since last spring without any problems. On the single stage snowblowers with plastic tank, I run it dry and also drain carb bowl. No problem with this either. I think the key is not to have any fuel sitting in the carb area for a long time. Last year, I stopped adding any stabilizer or treatment to the fuel. So far I don't have any starting problems on the lawnmower or the snowblowers that uses straight gasoline.
This message was modified Nov 17, 2011 by aa335
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aa335
Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: Toro 221QE Didn't run right after storage
Reply #30 Nov 17, 2011 5:10 pm |
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I got one last summer.35cc version. It is powerful but the head is problematic.Also the plastic covering the engine and muffler area are brittle.I saw a hairline crack on muffler guard area plastic, I touched it, it broke.I returned the trimmer. I'm not fond of the new Honda 35cc trimmer. The head is plastic, and the hard plastic handle has a lot of sharp flash. Crappy injection molding. You can see that time has stood still for Honda trimmer, no improvements, just cost reduction measures. Stihl and Echo has better trimmers, with soft overmolded handles. My father has the a 10 year old Honda trimmer (32cc) with cast metal head and it's just perfect. The engine was easy to start, quiet, and so smooth. This is the one that I want, they don't make them anymore.
This message was modified Nov 17, 2011 by aa335
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