I have a Scott Bonnar 38 series edger with a 2hp Briggs & Stratton engine.
The engine runs well when started. I have done a bit of work on it, such as removed the head and de carboned and also cleaned out the fuel tank and installed new carburetor gaskets and a needle valve kit.
The previous owner said the fuel tank has to be full for the engine to start. This seems to still be the case and I had a good look at the plastic fuel pick up pipe when I removed the carburetor from the tank, but could not see any cracks or damage to the pipe or gauze pick up.
Yesterday I used the edger after it had not been used for around a month. It took about 6 pulls of the starter to get the edger to fire. When it did start the engine ran well and worked without any faults. Normally I use the edger once every 2 weeks and it can take around 3-4 pulls to start.
I would like to know if these Vacu-jet choke slide carburetor are prone to hard starting?
Also has anyone had issues with the fuel pick up on these carburetors?
Will changing the fuel pick up improve the starting? As a new pick up pipe will cost between $20-$30.
