We just got the DB30 back out and it doesn't run well.

[SteveSS]

We have the 6.5 engine on it and noticed it running poorly. We have to close the choke valve almost entirely to keep it running. It is turning the back fender black from what I suppose is running too rich. Cleaned the carb no difference. What to do next?

 

[chipper]

Dirty carb , not getting enough fuel , that's why closing the choke helps as the less fuel in requires less air ! Clean that baby and you should be fine !

 

[OND]

Dirty carb , not getting enough fuel , that's why closing the choke helps as the less fuel in requires less air ! Clean that baby and you should be fine !

X-2 what chipper said...a lot of it is do to the ethanol gas !

 

[buckeye]

If you left gas setting in it, you may need rebuild. :thumbsup:

 

[davidlamb78]

Yep, sounds like it needs cleaned or rebuilt. It doesn't take much to clog some of those small spaces.

 

[ghostdog]

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