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Not getting fuel
If it's sat for a long time, take out and clean the air and fuel filter for starters. I'd clean or replace the fuel lines as well. A good trick that I've used many times is gas line anti-freeze (methyl hydrate), same stuff they use to octane boost. Don't over mix it, but make sure it runs a little higher than normal for a minute or two, like getting the carbon out on the freeway, cleans it right out. Ether (sure start) works very well, but it's very easy to use to much and/or cause damage, to the machine and you, so I only recommend that for emergency situations. Asides, methyl hydrate is a lot cheaper. Hope I helped, Grim
How do I stop oil coming out of the exhaust?
If it is a four stoke " no oil mix required " Oil out the exaust can only mean oil is getting past the rings, valve stem seals are worn " if seals should only smoke briefly after start and go away " or oil in the gas...first check for oil in the gas..Should show on the dip stick..if none or you can't detirmine change with new gas..the run for a while any oil residue will burn off and smoke clear..if still smoke..your rings on the piston are wearing out or your piston cylinders may have small scores " scratches " allowing the oil to pass by and into the combustion chamber..Also your spark plugs should be showing oil residue on the tips if oil is being burnt...Easy fix first..buy a can of restore or any good prouduct to help restore the cylinder walls..I use RESTORE BRAND a little expensive but worked very well for me..run a tank of gas through it to give it some time to seal the scratches on the cylinder walls and Pistons..if it works for you add a little with each oil add/or change....if this does not do it..sorry but a rebuild is needed.. and Good luck..
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