thanks for the tips joe. ill get rid of the filter now, I was looking on the outdoor king online shop is this the part?
filter i did try the spark plug out of the casing like you said and i was getting a nice even spark while i pulled the cord, i then added a teaspoon of fuel like you suggested and it after a couple pulls the engine turned over and ran for a few seconds then cut out. So it seems that there is an issue with the fuel system.
what would you recommend i try next?
thanks again for the help champ