Most engines need fuel in order to work. However, fuels also cause harm to engines. When people choose the wrong fuel for the engine, it kills it (even its warranty). How does fuel cause problems to small engines?

First, owners use dirty fuel. Some may use refillable gas cans and have little bits floating around. Owners neglect these tiny bits and continue using the fuel. These tiny bits goes into the carburetor and   clogs it. To resolve this, you can use a strainer or a coffee filter to remove the tiny bits floating around. After, you can use this fuel for your equipment.

Another problem with fuel, people stock up and it ages. In turn, using old fuel damages the engine and the equipment in general. Curtis Timely Repair suggests that you use a fuel stabilizer for old fuels or find an ethanol free fuel.

Most of the common problems with small engines point to fuels. However, if the carburetor fails to mix the fuel and air properly, engines malfunction. If a carburetor becomes dirty, it clogs easily which keeps it from functioning well.

Refrain from cleaning the carburetor by yourself especially if you’re unfamiliar with it. Ask a technician to check it and learn how to clean and adjust a two-cycle carburetor or four-cycle carburetor.

People feed engines with fuel and carburetors digest itproperly. However, if the engines fail to breathe, engines slowly break down and fail. Air filters collect dust and dirt that protect the engine. When these filters gather so much dirt, it prevents the engine from getting air and may overheat.

What you can do?

• Let the machine rest.
• Check the filter for dirt.
• Clean it thoroughly.
• Air dry or blow it off.
• If that takes up your time, you can just put it in the dishwasher.

If cleaning the air filter did not show improvement in the engine, then replace it with a new one.

Ropes play a vital part in small engines, especially among generators. Sometimes, people pull it hard and it breaks. To prevent ropes from breaking or wearing out easily, just pull it less hard. Stock up on reserves also just like starter ropes.

Spark plugs start the magic among engines. In order to create the spark among the engines, it needs fuel, oxygen, and a spark to start the combustion that drives the piston. The combination of these elements keeps the engine running. However, a spark plug encounters problems from carbon build-up. This hinders its ability to start the engine.

What to do?

• Clean the spark plug with an emery board.
• Check the gap in the spark plug.
• Replace the spark plug.

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