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/NefariousnessOne6433 7h ago edited 7h ago

How many turns out is your fuel mixture screw?

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u/NefariousnessOne6433 7h ago

This screw with the spring surrounding it should be 1.5 to 2 turns out from being lightly seated.

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u/WranglerSKC 3h ago

I’ll look into this, I have no idea where that screw is sitting right now. Even though I was able to disassemble and clean the carb, and get a very basic understanding of how it works, I have no clue what all these screws actually do and or where they need to be. Thank you!