A clean and properly in tune carb is soooo important to small engines, clogged main jets and stuck float needles are very common problems that can usually be avoided with a decent fuel filter. Once at the point of varnish buliding up inside, it's time for a complete tear down and thorough cleaning. Carb overhaul kits are dirt cheap and worth the peace of mind to have on hand.
Every single machine I purchase gets a proper carb job as step number one if there are any running/drivability issues. I have a large heated ultrasonic cleaning tank I use for cleaning everything from complete carburators to handguns and even brass for reloading. Here are a few before and after pic of my 18HP Briggs Vanguard carb from my 1996 Argo. This machine had sat in a barn for a couple years before I picked it up. It was complete but the engine ran a bit different each day lol.
Here are the results of a 30 min dunk.




If any forum members that are somewhat local to me would like, I will give your carb a proper cleaning if you bring it to me. (In Pickering) Free service of course!!
Every single machine I purchase gets a proper carb job as step number one if there are any running/drivability issues. I have a large heated ultrasonic cleaning tank I use for cleaning everything from complete carburators to handguns and even brass for reloading. Here are a few before and after pic of my 18HP Briggs Vanguard carb from my 1996 Argo. This machine had sat in a barn for a couple years before I picked it up. It was complete but the engine ran a bit different each day lol.
Here are the results of a 30 min dunk.




If any forum members that are somewhat local to me would like, I will give your carb a proper cleaning if you bring it to me. (In Pickering) Free service of course!!
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