bmwford94 0 #1 Posted December 23, 2010 I parked the wheelhorse over a month ago and havent run it since installing the plow. The day we are expected snow, the POS will not run smoothly and backfires like a cannon going off!! Help!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #2 Posted December 23, 2010 Is tractor parked outside? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,233 #3 Posted December 23, 2010 first thing I would try is to "tap" the carb with a small ball peeen hammer...maybe the float is stuck. :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwford94 0 #4 Posted December 23, 2010 yeah its outside, in a sort of shed with no door but a roof so it wouldnt be damaged from rain/snow. I just retried to start it, and it just wont budge. Itll sit where it is until get the proper engine for it. Right now it has a 12hp, the old owner bought it from someone who changed it over, all ran fine before this incident and i WAS a proud wheelhorse owner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,028 #5 Posted December 23, 2010 Well they all need a little love now and then, you need to figure out the problem, kinda sounds like it might have mosture in the ign. system, did you give it time to warm up? I have a couple that run like crap cold, and take 5 min. to warm up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwford94 0 #6 Posted December 23, 2010 well, even after letting it run for about 5 or so minutes before it started acting up, it still gave me problems when i tried to move it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgjks6 6 #7 Posted December 23, 2010 Its always the carb... At least every time I have something run rough. Well, not really, but usually a quick removal and clean will work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hm12460 53 #8 Posted December 24, 2010 Think i'd try a new spark plug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwford94 0 #9 Posted December 24, 2010 alrighty thanks for the replys, ill take a look at the carb tomorrow and clean it thanks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowhound 103 #10 Posted December 24, 2010 Check the teminals in the ignition switch, my 416-8 was doing the samething and it was a very dirty teminal. Snowhound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
