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mtbmike


Joined: Jan 20, 2009
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can't pull rope
Original Message   Feb 8, 2014 4:27 pm
my simplicity pro was running great last week, and now won't start. i cannot pull the starter rope unless i remove the spark plug. i took apart the carb bowl, removed the float and needle and sprayed with carb cleaner, re-assembled, no better. i squirted some gas in the cylinder, replaced the plug, no difference. it has electric start, i have popped the GFCI several times at the outlet. not sure what to do next!
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mtbmike


Joined: Jan 20, 2009
Points: 35

Re: can't pull rope (TOP TOPIC)
Reply #30   Feb 13, 2014 5:26 pm
penetrating oil and a whack from a small hammer and i'm back in business! however it won't continue to run over a minute. i'm sure i messed up the carb when i dissassembled that earlier.

there is no gasket between the bowl and the carb, i ripped that and didn't replace it. no leaks, tho.

mtbmike


Joined: Jan 20, 2009
Points: 35

Re: can't pull rope (TOP TOPIC)
Reply #31   Feb 13, 2014 8:29 pm
Took the bowl off the carb, removed the float and needle, and for the first time I pulled the next piece out, a plastic disk like thing, blasted it good with carb cleaner, and I'm back in business. Just did 2 driveways, a foot of heavy snow, ran good. Thanks for the help! I'm a Happy boy.
niper99


Location: London Ont
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
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Re: can't pull rope (TOP TOPIC)
Reply #32   Feb 13, 2014 10:29 pm
mtbmike wrote:
Took the bowl off the carb, removed the float and needle, and for the first time I pulled the next piece out, a plastic disk like thing, blasted it good with carb cleaner, and I'm back in business. Just did 2 driveways, a foot of heavy snow, ran good. Thanks for the help! I'm a Happy boy.

Nice Work!!!... I would recommend u get a gasket for the carb bowl lol..
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