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Title: Help?
Post by: chop1 on Feb 04, 2017, 09:28 AM
I have a old jiffy 2hp and it was running great.
I ran it for months with out a problem and at the end of the last day fishing
It lost all its power , couldn't cut a hole . It idles great , but it dies out with a load on it .
Do I need to adjust the high speed needle or low speed?
Would it be lean or rich ?

Title: Re: Help?
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 04, 2017, 09:57 AM
Debris clogging the main jet ~ Clean it out.

Always filter incoming fuel through a 100 mesh brass screen.     ;)2
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 04, 2017, 09:59 AM
Does it die when you hit the throttle or only when you are trying to cut holes? If it's only when cutting holes you might need new blades.
Title: Re: Help?
Post by: chop1 on Feb 04, 2017, 11:26 AM
Thanks guys , took the cover off to see the jet and there was varnish in there.
Took it apart and cleaned it with carb cleaner , should be good to go I'll test it out later
Cheers
Title: Re: Help?
Post by: meandcuznalfy on Feb 16, 2017, 02:03 PM
Try changing the spark plug
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Post by: Chris338378 on Feb 17, 2017, 03:39 AM
Add some Seafoam to your gas, it'll help clean up your fuel system and keep it clean.
Title: Re: Help?
Post by: 3300 on Feb 17, 2017, 10:04 AM
glad you fixed it your self!

Add some Seafoam to your gas, it'll help clean up your fuel system and keep it clean.
i use this stuff in every thing. you can buy it in one gallon bottles at napa for about 50$. it's the only safe additive for 2 cycle, but is for all engines.
walmart has the best small can price, 6/7$
Title: Re: Help?
Post by: ice dawg on Feb 17, 2017, 02:00 PM
StarTron small engine is good for two strokes also.