Usually it starts straight away - haven't used it for a while and its very cold. \it doesn't even sound like starting when I pull the cord
Try removing the air filter and shooting a couple of shots of carb/choke cleaner through the throat of the carburetor. When you spray it, try the have the throttle wide open. Then turn on the choke and immediately try to start it. Try this procedure a few times. If you hear the engine "pop" or even if it starts to run (if only for a few seconds) then we are on the right track. We are trying to get the fuel pickup procedure going from the carburetor to the engine. Priming it this way with carburetor/choke aerosol spray will do that. Make sure the air filter is clean and that the spark plug is clean and gapped properly. If you want to clean the plug, rather than replace it, use a stiff steel wire brush to scrub away carbon and deposits. If this procedure doesn't work, we may have to drain the fuel system and remove the float bowl on the carb and remove and clean the main jet to the carb. Post back. I am always willing to help.
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