Originally Posted by tiger
Changed the washer and guess what - it fired up!!!
It only fired up after I stuck some petrol in the spark plug hole. It still needs work, the carby is gummed up but I'll give it a clean. The lead attached to the spark plug is frayed and the previous owner had insulation tape around it, is this a common item and what exactly is it called, I couldn't find it in the manual? The muffler is not on securely, there was a perished washer between the muffler and the exhaust hole, is the washer essential? The petrol tank has old stale petrol in it, what is the best way to get this clean.
Finally a big thank you to Bruce(you were right
blush), Joe, Grumpy, Mark and others for helping me with this, I had written this mower off and would have if it wasn't for your encouragement. Who would have thought that the timing was so sensitive on these machines that they would not operate without the blade holder on securely? Anyway you live and learn.

All you need to do is follow the step by step procedures that the moderators and my self give and you should be up and running in no time. Also try to be specific in your description and as well pictures really help the moderators with giving advice to your issues.

1. Rather than use insulation tape you could use victa fuel line which will slide over the cable (I have done this when joining cables a lot in the past)

2. As Joe has said replace the 'O' ring on the carby cover and when replacing the cover make sure that the line (on white cover) is horizontal to the carby body otherwise the fuel mix will be out.

3. Tank you can flush with some fresh petrol but as a suggestion I would replace the fuel tap as well and check the pin hole in the cap is clean.

4. Muffler washer is required otherwise the people living next door will not be happy when you cut the lawn.

All going well you should be up and running soon.cheers2

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Bruce


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