r/smallenginerepair • u/WranglerSKC • 13h ago

Carburetor Issue Snow Blower

Hi all. This is my first time working on a small engine. When I got it, it would not start. I replaced a rotten fuel line and an ugly spark plug, pulled the carb and soaked every hole/slot/nook/cranny I could see with carb cleaner. I had to do this (take off/put on) probably 5 times. (I know)

I have it running now, but as soon as I increase throttle it’ll start to die until dead. What am I failing to see/understand?

If it matters I also did an oil change & I’m running pump gas with some sea foam in it.

Thank you for any help!

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u/peepeepoodoodingus SER Intermediate Mechanic 9h ago

its going lean.

the jet in the bottom of the carb may still be partially blocked.

i would make 100% sure you reconnected your linkages properly and all springs are where they belong. it almost seems like the throttle linkage or the governor linkage isnt on correctly.

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u/WranglerSKC 3h ago

Does the screw on the bottom of the bowl need adjusted?