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cdo1086


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Tecumseh hard start
Original Message   Feb 8, 2007 3:35 pm
have a Tecumseh 8hp.TVM220 that is very hard starting. Usually need a shot of ether to start. Runs a little rough after warmup, cannot find any carb adusting screws. Appreciate any help.
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AKAmajorxlr8n


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Re: Tecumseh hard start
Reply #3   Feb 10, 2007 1:29 pm
You have a dirty or clogged carb & it needs a good cleaning. It should start promptly with the primer...
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Re: Tecumseh hard start
Reply #4   Feb 14, 2007 12:03 am
Agree with Major, and you know sometimes jsut empty the fuel bowl and clean it and spray some car throttlr body spray inside the metering jet put the bowl back and let some gas go inside before starting by primering it if you dont have a primer bulb just wait one or two minute to let gas get in. start the engine, you'll see the difference for sure.


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cdo1086


Joined: Feb 4, 2007
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Re: Tecumseh hard start
Reply #5   Feb 15, 2007 5:02 pm
pulled carb off and pulled it apart and cleaned it with carb cleaner,also found hairline crack in plug Changed plug.seems to start much better, but still has a lope when idleing.My thanks to everyone for all the helpful info. Hope i can return the favor sometime.
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