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2023/10/29 20:10:53 (permalink)
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Log splitter pull start stuck!

I have a B&S Quantum XE 6.0 ( engine # 123K02-0238-E1 04081157 ) Model # 24AF55CC729 427385 WITH SERIAL # 1H154H50023.

Ok, so I brought it down to split some wood and set it up, checked fluids and then started it. I let it run for say...2 mins....as I took a seat on a log to begin splitting, it started smoking! So I turned it off and checked it out. The oil dipstick was oiled from top to bottom. So I wiped it off and checked again and it was still all over the place.
Needless to say, I didn't split any wood yesterday. I just let it sit. I found this site last night after I looked up some B&S Q&A's and found this to be a better place to get answers.
Anyway, I went out this morning and pulled the plug. GROSS! I pulled the cord and it was good but black (oil?) came out of the hole? I wiped that all up and put new plug in and tried to pull to star and the pull cord is super hard to pull.....
Long story short.....my question is what do I do now?
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    Re: Log splitter pull start stuck! 2023/10/30 15:26:40 (permalink)
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    Your carb is float/needle is leaking fuel into the intake manifold and eventually the crankcase / combustion chamber.
     
    You need to drain all the oil and fluid from the combustion chamber. 
     
    Pull the carb , check the needle and seat for crap keeping it from sealing..
     
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    Re: Log splitter pull start stuck! 2023/10/30 16:17:50 (permalink)
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    0k, I got all your replies and I am working on it now. Everything looks good, other than it being dirty from normal wearing and of course the oil in the cylinder. Can I just blow out the cylinder with air? It won't disturb anything?
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    Re: Log splitter pull start stuck! 2023/10/30 16:22:16 (permalink)
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    Just spin the engine over with the spark plug out..  You can spray some brake cleaner in there but it'll start with the spark plug clean and not fouled.  
     
    It'll smoke a bunch on start up but will clear out once it kicks..
     
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    Re: Log splitter pull start stuck! 2023/10/30 19:20:23 (permalink)
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    Ok, I did that. Just gas comes out now. I put spark plug back in and pulled. It still has some resistance and it wants to jerk it out of my hand. I still haven't gotten it to turn over yet. But at least I have some tug on the pull cord now.
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    Re: Log splitter pull start stuck! 2023/10/30 19:23:39 (permalink)
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    Oh yeah, I pulled the spark after a few pulls and it's wet but not black....sooo....I will let it sit for a second and then try again.
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    Re: Log splitter pull start stuck! 2023/10/30 20:16:28 (permalink)
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    Woohoo! It's running again! I still have residual smoke but it's running! I think I'm going to have to try and put a load on it now and see if I can get some wood split.

    Thank you so very much. Your time and help is very much appreciated!
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    Re: Log splitter pull start stuck! 2023/10/31 08:17:54 (permalink)
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    That's great!
     
    You still need to address that carberator. 
     
    At the very least check the oil level before use.   
     
     
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