Normally this means that the carburetor is gummed up inside and needs a good cleaning.
Initial setting: Close needle valve (rotate clockwise) until just seated (DO NOT FORCE) and then open (turn counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns. Start engine and let it warm up (about 5 minutes). Fine tune: After engine has warmed up, slowly close needle valve until engine starts to stall for lack of fuel, then slowly open needle valve until engines starts to stall from flooding. Set the needle valve at midpoint between the two. If the engine starts to sputter while in service, open needle valve 1/8 to 1/4 turn for a slightly richer mixture. How do you adjust a float on a Tecumseh carb?
The needle valve or flow valve controls the flow of gas into the Bunsen Burner.
The following procedure applies to all small enginesIf the engine does not start: (1) rotate the carburetor main jet needle valve clockwise (close) until it touches its stopping point - DO NOT FORCE OR GO BEYOND THE POINT OF TOUCHING as it may damage the tip.(2) Rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns - this should be close enough to start the engine. Start the engine and let it warm up about five minutes.(3) Rotate the needle valve clockwise (close) slowly until the engine starts to stall for lack of fuel, then rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) slowly until the engine starts to stall from flooding (too much fuel).(4) Set the needle valve to a midpoint between the two extremes for the best "purr" of the engine. If the engine "sputters" when a load is added, open the needle valve an extra 1/8 turn for a slightly richer mixture.If the engine starts and you just want to adjust the carburetor, steps (1) and (2) are not necessary.
How to adjust a carburetorThe following procedure applies to all small enginesIf the engine does not start:(1) rotate the carburetor main jet needle valve clockwise (close) until it touches its stopping point - DO NOT FORCE OR GO BEYOND THE POINT OF TOUCHING as it may damage the tip.(2) Rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns - this should be close enough to start the engine. Start the engine and let it warm up about five minutes.(3) Rotate the needle valve clockwise (close) slowly until the engine starts to stall for lack of fuel, then rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) slowly until the engine starts to stall from flooding (too much fuel).(4) Set the needle valve to a midpoint between the two extremes for the best "purr" of the engine. If the engine "sputters" when a load is added, open the needle valve an extra 1/8 turn for a slightly richer mixture.If the engine starts and you just want to adjust the carburetor, steps (1) and (2) are not necessary.
How to adjust a carburetorThe following procedure applies to all small enginesIf the engine does not start:(1) rotate the carburetor main jet needle valve clockwise (close) until it touches its stopping point - DO NOT FORCE OR GO BEYOND THE POINT OF TOUCHING as it may damage the tip.(2) Rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns - this should be close enough to start the engine. Start the engine and let it warm up about five minutes.(3) Rotate the needle valve clockwise (close) slowly until the engine starts to stall for lack of fuel, then rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) slowly until the engine starts to stall from flooding (too much fuel).(4) Set the needle valve to a midpoint between the two extremes for the best "purr" of the engine. If the engine "sputters" when a load is added, open the needle valve an extra 1/8 turn for a slightly richer mixture.If the engine starts and you just want to adjust the carburetor, steps (1) and (2) are not necessary.
To adjust valve clearance 6he1 just follow the instructions on the users manual.
A needle valve is a type of valve having a small orifice and a threaded, needle-like plunger. It allows precise regulation of flow, although it is generally used for, and is capable of, only relatively small flow rates. A needle valve is a type of valve having a small orifice and a threaded, needle-like plunger. It allows precise regulation of flow, although it is generally used for, and is capable of, only relatively small flow rates.
If the engine does not start: (1) rotate the carburetor main jet needle valve clockwise (close) until it touches its stopping point - DO NOT FORCE OR GO BEYOND THE POINT OF TOUCHING as it may damage the tip. (2) Rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns - this should be close enough to start the engine. Start the engine and let it warm up about five minutes. (3) Rotate the needle valve clockwise (close) slowly until the engine starts to stall for lack of fuel, then rotate the needle valve counter-clockwise (open) slowly until the engine starts to stall from flooding (too much fuel). (4) Set the needle valve to a midpoint between the two extremes for the best "purr" of the engine. If the engine "sputters" when a load is added, open the needle valve an extra 1/8 turn for a slightly richer mixture. If the engine starts and you just want to adjust the carburetor, step (1) is not necessary.
Adjustment might not help. Sounds like the needle valve has to be changed. Might not be seating properly and therefor flooding the engine.
That is the main jet needle valve.
Basic adjustment for small engines carburetors: Close (rotate clockwise) needle valve but do not overtighten since the coated tip may get damaged. Open (rotate counter clockwise) needle valve 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns. This should be ok to start the engine. Start the engine and allow to warm up for 5 minutes. Then fine tune the carburetor by SLOWLY closing the needle valve until the egine starts to stall for lack of fuel (mixture too lean). Then SLOWLY open the needle valve until engine starts to stall due to excess fuel (mixture too rich). Set the needle valve midways between the two extremes. If the carburetor has two needle valves, one is adjucted at idle and the other at half throttle.
Basic adjustment for small engines carburetors: Close (rotate clockwise) needle valve but do not overtighten since the coated tip may get damaged. Open (rotate counter clockwise) needle valve 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns. This should be ok to start the engine. Start the engine and allow to warm up for 5 minutes. Then fine tune the carburetor by SLOWLY closing the needle valve until the egine starts to stall for lack of fuel (mixture too lean). Then SLOWLY open the needle valve until engine starts to stall due to excess fuel (mixture too rich). Set the needle valve midways between the two extremes. If the carburetor has two needle valves, one is adjucted at idle and the other at half throttle.