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rotavator help please

  • 08-05-2013 5:17pm
    #1
    darrcow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 272 ✭✭


    hi ive an old rotavator it was working fine on Monday a little smokey but nothing unusual. went to start it today and it would run for a couple of seconds then cut out. after god knows how many attempts it will not start now. last month had new points and compressor. the petrol and oil are new the plug is about 2 months old and still sparking. the air filter was cleaned and re-oiled on sat/sun so any ideas:D


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  • #2
    ymurtagh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 156 ✭✭ymurtagh


    I would the motoring or DIY or tractors be a better forum to post in.


  • #3
    darrcow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 272 ✭✭darrcow


    mods can you move to a better forum
    thanks


  • #4
    redser7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭redser7


    Where would you like it to appear?


  • #5
    My Potatoes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 225 ✭✭My Potatoes


    Is it flooded by any chance? Have a good smell of the engine area; if you smell petrol it may be flooded.

    Turn of all the relevant "on" switches, then pull the cord a good few times 'til you get the flooding sorted. Also, remove the spark plug and have a look in there, or leave it removed for a time to let the fuel evaporate.


  • #6
    darrcow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 272 ✭✭darrcow


    maybe move to diy


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  • #7
    ihavethepower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭ihavethepower


    i had a similar problem, turned out to be a small lump of grit in the bottom of the tank, check the inline fuel filter too.


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