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Chevillac · 08-31-2005, 11:46 AM

Stop pouring gas down the carb of a cranking engine unless you want a fire. My uncle was badly burned while doing just this thing. The engine coughed and he was on fire! If you have started it a couple of times and the fuel pump still hasn't primed you need to check it. Check the float adjustment in the carb and make sure that there are no blockages in the fuel lines.

08-31-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
Chevillac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: IN Posts: 12	Stop! Stop pouring gas down the carb of a cranking engine unless you want a fire. My uncle was badly burned while doing just this thing. The engine coughed and he was on fire! If you have started it a couple of times and the fuel pump still hasn't primed you need to check it. Check the float adjustment in the carb and make sure that there are no blockages in the fuel lines. Last edited by Chevillac; 08-31-2005 at 11:47 AM.