Check for air in the fuel line. I know you have only 20 hours on it but make sure there is not gunk in the bottom of your fuel tank. I’m just trying to think of things to help you.
@@davidreiner6745 yeah, I did the same thing. Tipped forward to clean tines like always, but maybe it was a little too much. Cleaned fuel lines, tested 87 octane vs premium, fuel stabilizer, emptied tank, checked gap on spark plug, changed oil, cleaned air filter, cleaned carb, cleaned gas 90 degree inlet. Used plenty of carb cleaned and air compressor to clean. Running out of ideas. I called local shop to see if they could look at, basically was told that I should just change the carb myself since repairs are 6 weeks out. That was about 4 weeks ago prior to people starting to mow lawns.
Ok, if you have some ether or starting fluid see if it will run on that. If it does then the gas mix is too lean. Maybe you did not adjust the carb screws correctly. Start with the idle screw in all the way then about two turns out. Same with the other adjustment.
Thank you for watching the video. Its a 2005 and i am the original owner. Its the limited with only 500 made. Its a great bike as you know. It’s a real shame how they don’t hold their value!
Make sure the gasket is sitting correctly, make sure the bowl is tight. Also make sure the float is not stuck up or anything is caught in the needle and seat. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching, it’s a pretty straight forward process. If you have the time Mustie1 has a channel of cleaning lots and lots of carburetors….I watch him constantly.
Was wondering if you would be able to give some suggestions with a newer troybilt super bronco tiller I have. It's got the OHV 208cc engine. Model # 170-AUA. First ?...I misplaced the manual and was wondering what the oil capacity is? I found similar troybilt tillers with different model #s listing 20oz for oil. Was wondering what you'd recommend for oil capacity? I went ahead and did an oil change and put 20oz I'm which was full on the dipstick. Second ?...I drained the gas over the winter so I started with new fresh gas. I might have the choke icons mixed up but if the slanted line is the choke fully on, I have the choke fully on and after a couple pulls, it starts. I put the choke in the middle and let the engine run for about 20 seconds then I move the choke fully off to the far right. When I do this, the engine surges/sputters, pops/backfires a few times. I try running the choke in the middle and the same thing then eventually will stop running. When I start it up again, if I run the choke just after the slanted line, then it runs smoothly. I took the carb bowl off which was clean. I used some compressed air and blew out the small port hole and fuel line. I put it back together, started it together and the same thing happens when I start it. Would I end up needing to take the carb entirely off and clean the jet? Could the spark plug be bad? I just bought this tiller a couple years ago and this tiller. I don't think the spark plug would be the problem. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks EQ for watching the video. My Troy bilt Bronco takes 20 once’s of oil. Couple things regarding your sputtering. You can check your main jet again and make sure no tiny particles got left behind. Blow it out again with the compressed air and you can use a tip cleaner or pull one piece of a wire brush out and use that to push through the openings on the jet screw. Also make sure the float level is even and the needle and seat are clean. Again use compressed air. Double check your spark plug to see if it’s wet or full of carbon to see if your running lean or rich…….good luck they are good machines. Hope I covered everything!
@@davidreiner6745 thankyou for replying about the oil capacity and providing tips for the surging problem. I will definitely try those. I was afraid I might have to clean the jets. Hopefully the springs aren't terribly fragile to unhook off the carburetor. Is it better to take the carb off completely? I did check the spark plug actually this morning (4/25) and looks fairly good. Normal light grayish carb color. Wasn't gummed up with the black carbon. Last resort I might replace it but didn't look like it needed to be changed. I'll definitely try cleaning the carb first. I agree other than this surging/popping, it's a good machine otherwise.
@@davidreiner6745 could I add a bottle of sea foam in the tank while I finish the tank of gas. Wouldn't take much to drain the tank but was curious if a person could put sea foam in for now.
Following every step of the way 🤞🤞🤞 -> Nope. Still shutting off unless partial choke. About 20 hrs on machine
Check for air in the fuel line. I know you have only 20 hours on it but make sure there is not gunk in the bottom of your fuel tank. I’m just trying to think of things to help you.
@@davidreiner6745 yeah, I did the same thing. Tipped forward to clean tines like always, but maybe it was a little too much.
Cleaned fuel lines, tested 87 octane vs premium, fuel stabilizer, emptied tank, checked gap on spark plug, changed oil, cleaned air filter, cleaned carb, cleaned gas 90 degree inlet. Used plenty of carb cleaned and air compressor to clean.
Running out of ideas. I called local shop to see if they could look at, basically was told that I should just change the carb myself since repairs are 6 weeks out. That was about 4 weeks ago prior to people starting to mow lawns.
Ok, if you have some ether or starting fluid see if it will run on that. If it does then the gas mix is too lean. Maybe you did not adjust the carb screws correctly. Start with the idle screw in all the way then about two turns out. Same with the other adjustment.
I See that Vulcan 2000......i have one...love it!
Thank you for watching the video. Its a 2005 and i am the original owner. Its the limited with only 500 made. Its a great bike as you know. It’s a real shame how they don’t hold their value!
@@davidreiner6745 Mine's a 2004!
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Thanks for watching!
Put a new carburetor on and now it's leaking gas somewhere around the bowl.
Make sure the gasket is sitting correctly, make sure the bowl is tight. Also make sure the float is not stuck up or anything is caught in the needle and seat. Thanks for watching.
Hey, so I have cleaned my carb very well and it's is running. It keeps stopping thought during operation. Any suggustions?
I needed to see how to take the carb off, Then clean it.
Thanks for watching, it’s a pretty straight forward process. If you have the time Mustie1 has a channel of cleaning lots and lots of carburetors….I watch him constantly.
Was wondering if you would be able to give some suggestions with a newer troybilt super bronco tiller I have. It's got the OHV 208cc engine. Model # 170-AUA.
First ?...I misplaced the manual and was wondering what the oil capacity is? I found similar troybilt tillers with different model #s listing 20oz for oil. Was wondering what you'd recommend for oil capacity? I went ahead and did an oil change and put 20oz I'm which was full on the dipstick.
Second ?...I drained the gas over the winter so I started with new fresh gas.
I might have the choke icons mixed up but if the slanted line is the choke fully on, I have the choke fully on and after a couple pulls, it starts. I put the choke in the middle and let the engine run for about 20 seconds then I move the choke fully off to the far right. When I do this, the engine surges/sputters, pops/backfires a few times. I try running the choke in the middle and the same thing then eventually will stop running. When I start it up again, if I run the choke just after the slanted line, then it runs smoothly.
I took the carb bowl off which was clean. I used some compressed air and blew out the small port hole and fuel line.
I put it back together, started it together and the same thing happens when I start it.
Would I end up needing to take the carb entirely off and clean the jet?
Could the spark plug be bad? I just bought this tiller a couple years ago and this tiller. I don't think the spark plug would be the problem.
Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks EQ for watching the video. My Troy bilt Bronco takes 20 once’s of oil. Couple things regarding your sputtering. You can check your main jet again and make sure no tiny particles got left behind. Blow it out again with the compressed air and you can use a tip cleaner or pull one piece of a wire brush out and use that to push through the openings on the jet screw. Also make sure the float level is even and the needle and seat are clean. Again use compressed air. Double check your spark plug to see if it’s wet or full of carbon to see if your running lean or rich…….good luck they are good machines. Hope I covered everything!
@@davidreiner6745 thankyou for replying about the oil capacity and providing tips for the surging problem. I will definitely try those. I was afraid I might have to clean the jets. Hopefully the springs aren't terribly fragile to unhook off the carburetor. Is it better to take the carb off completely?
I did check the spark plug actually this morning (4/25) and looks fairly good. Normal light grayish carb color. Wasn't gummed up with the black carbon. Last resort I might replace it but didn't look like it needed to be changed. I'll definitely try cleaning the carb first.
I agree other than this surging/popping, it's a good machine otherwise.
@@eqbuffers8011 engine surging more times then not is caused by the engine or carb hunting for more fuel….ie something is clogged up.
@@davidreiner6745 could I add a bottle of sea foam in the tank while I finish the tank of gas. Wouldn't take much to drain the tank but was curious if a person could put sea foam in for now.
@@eqbuffers8011 it won’t hurt it…..let me know if it helps.
A job only takes 20 minutes to do too long
I agree but with video and explaining it takes longer. I appreciate you watching.