Does anyone know anything about working on small engines like this one? I recently got 2 shindaiwas- t260 and e260 (trimmer and edger) and got the edger started with a simple tune-up. I did the same for the trimmer(t260) and had to replace the primer ball for the gas because the old one broke and I wasn't able to prime it. There was no old gas left, but I think that's because it was left sitting for 2-3 years and it evaporated. New gas, spark plug and air filter, but it just wont start, and as I pull the cord an occasional sputter of gas/oil mix comes out. Anyone have any ideas?

I figured I'd ask before I yanked out the carb. Hate to have to do a complete fuel system rebuild either, just looking for any input.

I'd totally clean the carb. I don't know exactly how the ignition on the thing works, but there's generally an alternator of sort to provide current for the spark plug. It could use a simple coil and winding setup like a push mower. Do you even have spark?

get some fuel injector cleaner or something highly flammable, and try spraying it in the carb with the fuel mixture as you are trying to start it.. just don't burn yourself.

They make something for that. It's called starting fluid.

They make something for that. It's called starting fluid.

I couldn't think of the name of it, turbo 108 in a windex bottle works amazing too!

I've found wd-40 works pretty well as starting fluid just haven't been to go get the real stuff

I sprayed some of that in there, but I couldn't get it to work. I didn't think to check the spark (always end up getting the crap shocked out of me cause I just stick a screwdriver in the boot for the plug) but I will first thing in the morning.

Everything is very junked up, so I guess if I get spark the carb will be cleaned. Thanks for the help/advice.