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my mtd snow blower keeps stalling - seems to be starving for

 
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my mtd snow blower keeps stalling - seems to be starving for gas, was just tuned up

 

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Make: mtd
Model: yard machine snow blower

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nothing yet, keeps stalling, seems to be starving for gas, just tuned up

Submitted: 1160 days and 17 hours ago.
Category: Small Engine
Value: $17
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Jon K replied 1160 days and 17 hours ago.

It does sound like it is starving for gas. Does the carburetor on your snowblower have an adjustable jet (the main jet at the bottom of the bowl)

Customer replied 1160 days and 17 hours ago.

dont know - not much of a mechanic, and dont have a owners manuel -

Customer replied 1160 days and 17 hours ago.

I got the carburator cover off, noot sure what to adjust

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Expert:  CJBennett replied 1160 days and 17 hours ago.

Is there a screw at the bottom of your carb with a spring above it?

Customer replied 1160 days and 17 hours ago.

yes, questions is tighe or looser

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Expert:  CJBennett replied 1160 days and 17 hours ago.

Loosen that screw in 1/4 increments. That will give your engine more fuel. Factory setting is 1 1/2 turns out.

CJ

Customer replied 1160 days and 17 hours ago.

I am going to start with the screw all the way in....they you are saying 1/4 turns - factory setting it 1/12 turns?

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Expert:  CJBennett replied 1160 days and 16 hours ago.

Start with the factory setting one and one half turns out. Then open it in 1/4 increments till it stops stalling.

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