Can’t start Motor after it ran out of gas…

[k_h_d]

I ran my 5ive T out off gas. Put it up for the day. Went to run it today after filling up the tank. I can’t get it to start.

I removed the plug pulled the pull start several times to make sure it’s not flooded. I still can’t get it to start.
I have a killer bee kill switch. I know the switch is working. I do the startup procedure, turn off the kill switch that is verified by the killer bee stopping it’s beeping.

but I can’t get I to start.

any tips?

what’s the ideal start procedure? I have been only pumping bulb till gas is present. Turning on choke. Pull a couple times till the engine pops. Turn off choke and pull and it’s been starting right up.
Also, is there a way to test spark? To confirm that the kill switch is being turned off? Or not malfunctioning?

 

[RcJunkie13]

always try a new plug first

 

[k_h_d]

always try a new plug first

On a brand new engine/plug that was running great? Is there a way to test that the system has spark?

 

[RcJunkie13]

On a brand new engine/plug that was running great? Is there a way to test that the system has spark?

yes its called trying a new plug, they tend to go bad during the first few tanks while ur still running rich in my experience

 

[MonsterAir]

You can't flood the engine with the primer bulb. Press it till you see gas flowing through the return line without bubbles.

New plug cmr7h
Try starting with kill switch unplugged
check bolts are tight

 

[1Coopgt]

Dude your pulling it over with the plug out is still sucking gas into the engine. Pulling it over like that isn't going to clear a flooded engine. You're better off swapping in a new plug. To clear a flooded enging you need to disconnect the fuel lines or remove the carb and pull it over.

 

[misterleon]

You can check spark by removing the plug and resting it on metal while you pull the pull start. If you see spark

 

[k_h_d]

Somehow I was seriously flooding it. I think when it’s hot out using the choke May flood the engine.

I turned the engine upside down without the plug and pulled. Lots of gas coming out of piston. Finally got it started.
new question here then…. I’ll go consult the manual. But if it has a tendency to fowl the plug from running rich then first few tanks do I need to be leaning out the top end a little after those first few tanks? Or does it start running leaner just by simply running the engine in?

 

[Bizzer]

No, you’ll need to manually lean the mixture by adjusting the screws.

 

[Rep732]

Breaking in these engines is a myth. To be quiet blunt if there was a serious issue with the engine you would know within a few minutes of running it. Let it heat up for a few minutes and then go hammer down. Also these engines need to be tuned for optimum performance which means you start to lean out the needles (counter clockwise) if you go to far you'll hear the engine tone change and that means you went too far. Small turns not large 1/4 turns

 

[Bizzer]

As Rep said go slow and I posted the video as it will allow you to hear the differences in sound. Get familiar with the sounds. If you are unsure err on the side of a little rich.

 

[Seandonato73]

Breaking in these engines is a myth. To be quiet blunt if there was a serious issue with the engine you would know within a few minutes of running it. Let it heat up for a few minutes and then go hammer down. Also these engines need to be tuned for optimum performance which means you start to lean out the needles (counter clockwise) if you go to far you'll hear the engine tone change and that means you went too far. Small turns not large 1/4 turns

Clockwise to lean, mate....

 

[Rep732]

thats what i ment poop ...had way too much going on when i mentioned this...good catch thanks sean

 

[Seandonato73]

thats what i ment poop ...had way too much going on when i mentioned this...good catch thanks sean

No worries rep lol

 

[k_h_d]

what are you guys favorite sites to order parts from. Is this small spark plug a special order or will any automotive store have these size plugs? Or maybe a lawnmower shop…?

 

[Rep732]

DDM is a one stop shop and is for upgrades and necessities ....detroit performance is another one and deals with more high ends parts and engines... we use both here but DDM is my go to

 

[RcJunkie13]

what are you guys favorite sites to order parts from. Is this small spark plug a special order or will any automotive store have these size plugs? Or maybe a lawnmower shop…?

just go to the local autozone and ask for NGK chr7h, idk if a lawnmower shop would have tho

 

[Rep732]

autozone is a hit or miss for me atleast. if all else fails napa usually has them as a friend of mine works at a napa and got me a whole box of 10

 

[Seandonato73]

Yeah I buy them in bulk packs as well.

 

[k_h_d]

just go to the local autozone and ask for NGK chr7h, idk if a lawnmower shop would have tho

Did you mean cmr7h? That comes up but not chr7h.