auger starting problem

[fishlessman]

my tanaka will only start with starting fluid, one squirt, one pull.  it does not matter if its cold outside or warm. its no big deal to have the fluid in the sled but....any ideas. have taken the carb apart, everything looks fine, no gumming, screen is clean etc.  new expensive homedepot gas this weekend, 30 degrees and sunny, still no start without the one squirt, then it idles great, full throttle with no bogging

[eiderz]

I use my Tanaka/Nils sparingly the last 5 seasons since I got an Ion, but a couple years ago it was hard to start. Took it to a guy who repairs them, he replaced the fuel line and primer bulb and it was good to go. Yours sounds a little different, but thought I'd throw it out there. A little Seafoam wouldn't hurt in case there's a little varnish in there. Best of luck with it.

[fishlessman]

I use my Tanaka/Nils sparingly the last 5 seasons since I got an Ion, but a couple years ago it was hard to start. Took it to a guy who repairs them, he replaced the fuel line and primer bulb and it was good to go. Yours sounds a little different, but thought I'd throw it out there. A little Seafoam wouldn't hurt in case there's a little varnish in there. Best of luck with it.

i think they were doing damage to the fuel line at the plant during assembly, mine was no good out of the box and they sent me a new one. when i took the carb apart last year i found the generic numbers on it and found the carb kits really cheap on line. should just do the simple rebuild but it does not make sense to me why it doesnt fire without the starting fluid. got it going this weekend, punched 20 holes, let it sit 20 minutes in the sun, it needed the fluid again to fire

[eiderz]

Maybe a new spark plug. The starter fluid is more combustible than gasoline so a bad plug might ignite it but not gasoline.

[SHaRPS]

Like eiderz mentioned, try a new spark plug or close the gap on the one thats on there now.

[MichiganMan]

Some of the things others have mentioned may solve your problem. But in the meantime be VERY aware that starting fluid in a 2cycle engine spells "early death" as it washes all the lubricant of all moving parts.

[MG39]

I have two Tanaka's, best move I ever made, until I got the Clam Plate & Milwaukee Fuel drill. Both Tanaka's were hard to start from the beginning. We (BEE, Blueberryman, C. Tripp & I ) modified the carburetors by removing the plastic plug over the idle screw, so we could increase the gas flow. You have to heat a needle & push down on the plug, let it cool for a second, then pull it out & increase the flow. That solved the problem. Apparently they set them at the factory for the warmer Southern states and put the plug in to get us to go to a shop for service, if we have problems That motor is mainly used as a bulb planter.

[fishlessman]

I have two Tanaka's, best move I ever made, until I got the Clam Plate & Milwaukee Fuel drill. Both Tanaka's were hard to start from the beginning. We (BEE, Blueberryman, C. Tripp & I ) modified the carburetors by removing the plastic plug over the idle screw, so we could increase the gas flow. You have to heat a needle & push down on the plug, let it cool for a second, then pull it out & increase the flow. That solved the problem. Apparently they set them at the factory for the warmer Southern states and put the plug in to get us to go to a shop for service, if we have problems That motor is mainly used as a bulb planter.

been hesitant to do that yet, i remember your post to press a hot finish nail into that section.  this one has been pretty easy to start til middle of last year. going to change the plug as others have mentioned though it still looks fine. if that doesnt work ill do the hot nail trick. should probably buy a clam polate in case they stop making them someday

[joefishmore]

I have two Tanaka's, best move I ever made, until I got the Clam Plate & Milwaukee Fuel drill. Both Tanaka's were hard to start from the beginning. We (BEE, Blueberryman, C. Tripp & I ) modified the carburetors by removing the plastic plug over the idle screw, so we could increase the gas flow. You have to heat a needle & push down on the plug, let it cool for a second, then pull it out & increase the flow. That solved the problem. Apparently they set them at the factory for the warmer Southern states and put the plug in to get us to go to a shop for service, if we have problems That motor is mainly used as a bulb planter.

What auger do you  use withthe Milwaukee ?

[fishlessman]

Some of the things others have mentioned may solve your problem. But in the meantime be VERY aware that starting fluid in a 2cycle engine spells "early death" as it washes all the lubricant of all moving parts.

never gave much thought to it, but google says wd40 is a good alternative for a starting fluid with 2strokes. i might try that just to see

[hardwater diehard]

Fill auger tank 1/4 w/proper oil/gas mix to that add Seafoam 2oz or more ...mix ....run auger till warmed up...then kill motor via the choke .....let sit half hour repeat ...let sit over night ...should fix some of the woes .

[MG39]

What auger do you  use withthe Milwaukee ?

Strike Master 7" or 8".

[MG39]

been hesitant to do that yet, i remember your post to press a hot finish nail into that section.  this one has been pretty easy to start til middle of last year. going to change the plug as others have mentioned though it still looks fine. if that doesnt work ill do the hot nail trick. should probably buy a clam polate in case they stop making them someday

You better start looking now, they are at a premium.

[woodchip]

ethanol is the big problem. If they only knew how much gas had been dumped into the ground they would stop buying the junk Iowa need to grow food not fuel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[saltyshores]

ethanol is the big problem. If they only knew how much gas had been dumped into the ground they would stop buying the junk Iowa need to grow food not fuel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

X2 !!!