I bought a baja doodlebug about a month ago and haven't had any problems until yesterday. It suddenly got very hard to start and when it does start, it will only idle for about 5 seconds and then shuts off. Any attempt to rev it during that 5 seconds results in it immediately shutting off. Since I know very little about small engine repair, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?
Can of carb cleaner good as gold!
Get a can of carb cleaner with an extension tube, take out the carb adjustment screws and spray cleaner liberally inside until you see it coming out the inside of
the carb.
This usually does the trick 4 me.
Also, if you have a fuel line, cut and install an inline filter. This will help with future carb problems.
Good luck and happy puttering!!!
Get a can of carb cleaner with an extension tube, take out the carb adjustment screws and spray cleaner liberally inside until you see it coming out the inside of
the carb.
This usually does the trick 4 me.
Also, if you have a fuel line, cut and install an inline filter. This will help with future carb problems.
Good luck and happy puttering!!!
Oh Yea, it's surprising the amount of crud that ends up in your tank, all it takes is one tiny piece to end up in the carb and :doah:
The most important things in my shop are my can of carb cleaner and a box of filters, they've both saved me a lot of frustration. :thumbsup:
One reason I dislike the carb/tank combos by B&S, no way to install a filter.
The most important things in my shop are my can of carb cleaner and a box of filters, they've both saved me a lot of frustration. :thumbsup:
One reason I dislike the carb/tank combos by B&S, no way to install a filter.
it started rite up when i went to buy it. brought it home went to take it 4 a cruise now the :censure: wont even try to start. i tried to spray starter fluid in to it and nothing. ill try the taking the carb off next.
My Doodlebug was having the same problem, after looking at the Honda troubleshooting site, (the engine is a Honda clone), I discovered there was an issue with Honda's vented fuel-cap. I started the engine with the cap off and it ran great so for a cheap, lazy quick fix I drilled a TINY hole in it, (not while it's attached to the gas tank), and it runs great, all day long and starts with the first pull every time.
Or you could do it the way some dirtbikes are vented - insert a length of vacuum hose into the hole you drilled and tuck it away somewhere safe. (pic 1)
You could use a shorter length and stick one of those vent pieces in the end.
Both of these procedures will prevent fuel from splashing out. (pic 2)
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You could use a shorter length and stick one of those vent pieces in the end.
Both of these procedures will prevent fuel from splashing out. (pic 2)
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