AboutHoward Buchin Expertise How can I fix my small engine problem? Is a good question I can respond to. This includes how to overhaul engines, carburetors, valves, pistons & proper diagnostic testing. Questions regarding the worth of fixing a machine or buying a new one, I can adequately respond to. Questions that I'd have difficulty with, include: how can I fix a sm. engine transmission problem, some electrical type problems, and/or any models that I am unfamiliar with.
Experience I have experience repairing lawnmowers [manual self-propelled], weed-wackers, chainsaws[electric and gas], leaf blowers, blade-sharpening, snow-blowers. My experience includes repairs to Briggs & Stratton, Lawnboy, Toro, Stihl machinery.
Publications I have had some of my written work published in local newspapers.
Education/Credentials I've completed a small engine certificate. As well, I've completed Automotive Engines 1, & Basic Brakes & ABS Theory, at Centennial College. I also have credits in Computer Hardware Repair & well as five credits in Paralegal training.
Past/Present Clients I owned and operated Buchnor Home Services, with commercial and residential clients in and around the G.T.A.[Greater Toronto Area].
Question My riding MTD mower, sat idle for about two months and it is now not getting fuel to the cylinder. I have had the carburetor off and cleaned it, but cannot find any needle valves or adjustments. It's getting plenty of gas to the carburetor, has plenty of fire and the valves are working. Any idea on what the problem could be and how to solve it? Thanks very much
Answer HELLO LARRY,
Doesn't sound like the two month idle should restrict the movement of fuel to the cylinder. The fuel should be replaced with fuel [enriched with Fresh-Start] . If the carb is ruled out, then check if the spark for defects. Other than the spark I would check the Governor for malfunctioning. Possibly there might be problems in these two areas.
