Hard Starting XL

farmerhr
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Hard Starting XL Jul 2, 2012 16:25:34 GMT -5

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Post by farmerhr on Jul 2, 2012 16:25:34 GMT -5

I have an old XL that has been a great saw. In the last year or two it has become difficult to start. If I put some fuel in the intake with an eye dropper, it will start right up. This is about the only way I can get it started. Once started, it runs fine. Once it has been run for a while, it can be restarted without the eye dropper treatment. The saw has been used quite a bit. I have repaced a number of parts but never have rebuilt the carburator.
What should I be doing to figure out the problem ?
Thank you in advance for any help.

tribulation138 Master Saw Builder Nothen' like a ole Homlite Posts: 1,137	Hard Starting XL Jul 2, 2012 18:51:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tribulation138 on Jul 2, 2012 18:51:18 GMT -5 the metering diaphram in the carb is prolly getting weak and dried up.
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farmerhr Groundie Posts: 2	Hard Starting XL Jul 2, 2012 20:59:01 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by farmerhr on Jul 2, 2012 20:59:01 GMT -5 Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate your efforts. Farmerhr

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Post by farmerhr on Jul 2, 2012 20:59:01 GMT -5