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chipper shredder problems

Posted by avisk8 none (My Page) on
Sat, Jan 19, 13 at 8:44

Can someone please tell me why my 4 cycle chipper shredder keeps catching flame on the air intake of the carb when I shoot ether down the hole and why it won't start.


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RE: chipper shredder problems

  • Posted by mla2ofus z4b Caribou Co. Id (My Page) on
    Sat, Jan 19, 13 at 17:30

I imagine the intake valve is sticking open due to carbon buildup or rust on the valve stem.
Mike


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