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Tried the new plug and starting techniques and it still is extremely difficult to start. This is the email I received from Tanaka. Good morning, The issue you are having with the cold starting is caused by the EPA and CARB emmision standards. The carburetors are factory set to maintain a certain level of fuel getting to the engine at start. The cold air is heavier and it requires more fuel to start. If there is any way to warm the engine before start it will help. If not you can take it to and ASC and see if they can adjust the carburetor for better cold weather starting. I have provided the link to locate an ACS. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us. http://www.tanaka-usa.com/main-navigation/retailersThank you,Chris HarrisTechnical Support/TechnicianHitachi Power ToolsTanaka OPE3950 Steve Reynolds BlvdNorcross Ga. 300931(800)829-4752 ext 339www.hitachipowertools. com Sounds like the new motors are more emission controlled making it harder to start? They say I should take to a small engine shop to get carb adjusted. Doesn't make much sense to me shouldn't it be set to start in cold weather being it is an ICE AUGER?? Not sure where to go from here as I do not really want to get another new one and break it in and I'm assuming they may be out for the year already.
If the fuel is marked Ethanol free they must sell it that way and can not sell Ethanol in this pump. You can tell almost immediately by the smell if it contains Ethanol. Their is also a kit you can purchase sort of like litmus paper test which turns colors if Ethanol is in this fuel. Secondly you stated you have not fooled with the fuel high and low speed settings. You have to learn to do this with carburetors without set jetting. But be aware on the high speed side leave the settings slightly rich where the engine should have a oh so slight rich bobble at full throttle and not run perfect or slightly lean. Reason is you do not want to scorch a piston running it lean. All 2 strokes should sound slightly rich at full throttle for this reason. Biggest mistakes everyone makes is when they pack these things away for the summer. Learn to take them out during summer and run them minimum once a month. I still venture to say your Carb is skanked up thus the lean condition going on at start up now and lack of idling. If I were you get a carb number from the machine and either go to a small engine shop and order a carb kit or go on Ebay and order one and have it on hand. Then Google up the rebuilding of the carb you have and learn how to rebuild one. They really are simple to do as you are just replacing parts. Just be very careful of the fuel needle adjustment internal not the screw fuel adjustment those are meant to change.
Tanaka's have no low and high speed adjust. Only idle speed adjust.
Step 7: You can now re-fill the fuel tank. Pump the fuel circulation bulb on the bottom of the carb until you see fuel in the bulb andfuel going back to the gas tank thru the yellow fuel line. Double check the operation of your throttle again.Step 8: Set the adjustment screws as follows: High speed 1-3/4 turns out, low speed 1 turn out. To set the high and low speed,turn them all the way in just until they stop, then back them out the suggested amount. The high speed is the black slotted screwthat sticks out the side of the carb. The low speed screw is located in the center of the throttle fulcrum at the top of the carb, next tothe swivel where the cable connects.. The high speed needs to be adjusted for peak speed/rpm while riding, then turn it out 1/16 ofa turn. Never adjust the high speed by free revving with the back wheel off of the ground and holding the throttle wide open whileadjusting the screw. The low speed should be adjusted for good throttle response when initially accelerating. As you adjust your lowspeed setting, it may affect idle speed. Idle is adjusted by turning the screw that acts as a stop for the throttle fulcrum.http://www.adaracing.com/pdf/blhpck-40.pdfhttp://www.adaracing.com/scooter/hp-carb-kit-tanaka-40cc-bladez-moby-xl-scooter/blhpck-40?gclid=CKa4i8Hh37sCFbBAMgodJXsASA
The Tanaka TED-270PDFH is the Motor used on most all the augers and it has no adjustments. Mine is 1foot away as I type this