FE400 - Starts but won't run off choke!

Esto65 · Oct 18, 2009

My FE400 starts fine, but only runs for about 5 seconds when I take the choke off. If I give it some gas it will stay running but backfires like hell - even shot some flames!

I just had a terrific day long romp on her last week and she was running sweet! I started it up so as to warm it up for an oil change when I noticed it.

Any advice?

berger · Oct 18, 2009

Check your spark plug and check your stator resistance values.

DaleEO · Oct 18, 2009

Along with what Berger has suggested I would pull the float bowl nut and make sure there is no water or crud in there.

Sounds like the pilot jet is clogged to me.

Esto65 · Oct 29, 2009

It was the pilot!

Now that its clean she's running fine.

Cheers.

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