Craftsman choke issue? (hedgetrimmer)

Moparmyway · Apr 8, 2015

Could be water droplets as well ..................... but - er - yeah ......... that would be ethanol related

Machria · Apr 9, 2015

Moparmyway said: ↑

The oval has 2 splined adjusting screws (look inside of it) that could need a little attention. I only have 1 splined adjusting screwdriver.

A) I could send you my splined adjusting screwdriver, but I would need it back very quickly.
B) We could meet somewhere and I will adjust it for you and show you how

FYI ........... these carbs have been known to give adjusting/running problems, but usually in the form of an unstable idle; requiring a new carb. It doesn't sound like that's the problem here. The carb might take to the adjustment just fine, but keep in mind there could be other problems (clogged fuel filter, ethanol related problems - you are on the water, etc..) which should be considered only if the carb doesn't adjust properly.

Let me know if/how I can best help ya
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Mopar,
Thanks for the help, greatly appreciated! I've only been going off the old pictures I have of it, I haven't looked at it in person and will do that over the weekend. I googled Splined screwdriver, they just look like a Torx, right? I have a couple sets of Torx drivers and I'm pretty sure they will fit. I'll give it a quick whirl and see if I get anywhere with it, if not I'll meet you somewhere at your convenience somewhere....

I'm pretty sure it's not an ethanol issue, I've got fresh fuel in it, it was empty for a while, and I ran some of that mechanic stuff thru it which will usually clean it out pretty good. The carb looks clean as a whistle... but you never know, the jet on this thing is probably microscopic!

Moparmyway · Apr 9, 2015

Great picture here of the screw head and adjusting screwdriver
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/171728312666?lpid=82&chn=ps

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Craftsman choke issue? (hedgetrimmer)

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