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Starts with one pull dies after being under load
I have a Powermax 6000 with the R-Tek engine. I have now idea what year it is, it was given to me by my uncle.
Is a great machine when it stays running!!! It starts on one pull and runs for about 2 passes and then its: die, start, die, start, etc.
I have read that it could be a fuel cap but mine still appears to have the silver button on it the inside but no needle.
I was wondering if anybody is experiencing that issue or has solved it?
Thanks in advance.
Is a great machine when it stays running!!! It starts on one pull and runs for about 2 passes and then its: die, start, die, start, etc.
I have read that it could be a fuel cap but mine still appears to have the silver button on it the inside but no needle.
I was wondering if anybody is experiencing that issue or has solved it?
Thanks in advance.
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Old
02-26-2018, 08:53 PM
Something binding or carburetor problem. Try choking it when you apply a load. If it's better then definitely carburetor, if not, could still be.
Binding can be belt, auger, gearbox.
Binding can be belt, auger, gearbox.
1986 Ariens ST522, 5hp, 22"
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Noma 9hp, 27" w. 12" impeller
Noma 5hp, 24" w. 12" impeller, 20" high front
Gravely Convertible, 12hp Kohler cast iron, 26" width, 600 lbs of cast iron & steel, 2 speed impeller, 4 ground speeds
Dynamark 8hp, 26", 12" impeller, for sale
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Last edited by JLawrence08648; 02-26-2018 at 09:37 PM.
Choking it doesn't help, neither does taping the primer. I wish it did.
Old
02-26-2018, 09:45 PM
Does it die if you leave it running? Try it, for quite awhile, first at idle then medium speed, then full speed. See if there is a difference.
Under load sounds like fuel starvation because the engine needs more fuel and is not getting it.
Remove the gas cap and put saran wrap over the opening with a hole punched in it to vent! It must vent. See if it keeps running.
Then you have to check for fuel blockage. Possibly the fuel hose is clogged or the fuel filter if it has one.
What I've seen is the fuel inlet valve is not dropping enough and only a little gas flows into the bowl, uses it up, then it doesn't refill fast enough. When it shuts off, the fuel bowl now refills, you start it, you run it, it runs out of fuel again. It's a mess to deal with but you have to take the fuel bowl off and look underneath and watch the fuel come out, push the inlet valve up and down.
Do you have enough fuel in it? Fill it completely to the top.
Under load sounds like fuel starvation because the engine needs more fuel and is not getting it.
Remove the gas cap and put saran wrap over the opening with a hole punched in it to vent! It must vent. See if it keeps running.
Then you have to check for fuel blockage. Possibly the fuel hose is clogged or the fuel filter if it has one.
What I've seen is the fuel inlet valve is not dropping enough and only a little gas flows into the bowl, uses it up, then it doesn't refill fast enough. When it shuts off, the fuel bowl now refills, you start it, you run it, it runs out of fuel again. It's a mess to deal with but you have to take the fuel bowl off and look underneath and watch the fuel come out, push the inlet valve up and down.
Do you have enough fuel in it? Fill it completely to the top.
1986 Ariens ST522, 5hp, 22"
1995 Murray Craftsman 10hp, 29" w. 12" impeller
A 1983 Real John Deere 10hp, 32" w. 12" impeller, 16" auger, 20" high front, cast iron gear box, chains
Noma 9hp, 27" w. 12" impeller
Noma 5hp, 24" w. 12" impeller, 20" high front
Gravely Convertible, 12hp Kohler cast iron, 26" width, 600 lbs of cast iron & steel, 2 speed impeller, 4 ground speeds
Dynamark 8hp, 26", 12" impeller, for sale
Several other 5hp, 8hp, several 2 cycle, all for sale
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Old
02-26-2018, 10:27 PM
this is a 2 stroke
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Old
02-26-2018, 10:43 PM
I didn't know it was a 2 stroke. Doesn't change my advice but Thanks.
1986 Ariens ST522, 5hp, 22"
1995 Murray Craftsman 10hp, 29" w. 12" impeller
A 1983 Real John Deere 10hp, 32" w. 12" impeller, 16" auger, 20" high front, cast iron gear box, chains
Noma 9hp, 27" w. 12" impeller
Noma 5hp, 24" w. 12" impeller, 20" high front
Gravely Convertible, 12hp Kohler cast iron, 26" width, 600 lbs of cast iron & steel, 2 speed impeller, 4 ground speeds
Dynamark 8hp, 26", 12" impeller, for sale
Several other 5hp, 8hp, several 2 cycle, all for sale
It is new fuel mix. I pumped the old gas out and went and got new gas and the correct mix ratio. It starts like a dream with one pull without choking it. When it is dying choking or hitting the primer does not help. I think at this point i will put a new fuel cap on it and attempt to clean the carb. I have never really worked on carburetors before. Any advice?
Thank you everyone for your responses.
Thank you everyone for your responses.
Old
02-27-2018, 10:55 AM
May be
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Old
02-28-2018, 04:25 PM
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I didn't know it was a 2 stroke. Doesn't change my advice but Thanks.

Old
02-28-2018, 04:42 PM
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dont waste money on a fuel cap b4 testing it.
test, easy, just b4 it starts to die unscrew fuel cap, if it still dies then cap is good, if engine keeps running then its a bad fuel cap.
does it restart easy when it dies? how long do u wait to restart
check fuel lines and spark
test, easy, just b4 it starts to die unscrew fuel cap, if it still dies then cap is good, if engine keeps running then its a bad fuel cap.
does it restart easy when it dies? how long do u wait to restart
check fuel lines and spark
Bought a dead but now fixed 1980ish craftsman II 10/28....ITS ONE HEAVY BEAST
MY VIDS ON FIXIN HER UP
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