tsmall07 49 #1 Posted January 22, 2016 I just installed my snow plow for the first time, got a new battery and went to start the 520H. It started up, ran for a few seconds and then started to sputter and die. It was pumping white smoke out of the exhaust. I think I might have flooded it. Is there any procedure for restarting a flooded engine or do I just wait a while and start again? Any tips on getting it going in cold temps? It's only in the 20s. Not too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,846 #2 Posted January 22, 2016 I have three 520's. I set the throttle at about 1/3. Full choke. The second they start, I push the choke off. If the engine begins to die, I give a quick jab of choke. In cold weather it might take 2 or 3 jabs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsmall07 49 #3 Posted January 22, 2016 I went to start it this morning and it does the same thing. What I didn't notice in the dark last night is that it's spitting engine out the exhaust, which seems pretty bad. I don't understand how this happened. I haven't run it in a few months, but last time I did, it ran flawlessly. I just cleaned out the cooling fins, too. I'm pretty distraught right now. Hoping someone has a quick fix for me as it will start snowing in 5 hours. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #4 Posted January 22, 2016 I'm no mechanic, for the record. I was always taught to let it sit a bit, for some of it to evaporate. Full throttle and no choke when you try again, to let it suck the excess fuel down into the cylinder where it belongs. I am strictly guessing, but leaving throttle and choke wide open while it sits may let it dry out faster. I have removed the plug before and blew it dry with air, and blew air down the cylinder to help dry it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsmall07 49 #5 Posted January 22, 2016 I went to start it this morning and it does the same thing. What I didn't notice in the dark last night is that it's spitting engine out the exhaust, which seems pretty bad. I don't understand how this happened. I haven't run it in a few months, but last time I did, it ran flawlessly. I just cleaned out the cooling fins, too. I'm pretty distraught right now. Hoping someone has a quick fix for me as it will start snowing in 5 hours. :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #6 Posted January 23, 2016 New spark plugs are easy to change.--Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #7 Posted January 23, 2016 10 hours ago, tsmall07 said: I went to start it this morning and it does the same thing. What I didn't notice in the dark last night is that it's spitting engine out the exhaust, which seems pretty bad. I don't understand how this happened. I haven't run it in a few months, but last time I did, it ran flawlessly. I just cleaned out the cooling fins, too. I'm pretty distraught right now. Hoping someone has a quick fix for me as it will start snowing in 5 hours. I hope you meant engine oil, not that is a lot better, but still better than pieces of the engine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsmall07 49 #8 Posted January 23, 2016 2 hours ago, WNYPCRepair said: I hope you meant engine oil, not that is a lot better, but still better than pieces of the engine. Yes, engine oil. haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
