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mountfield runs for about 4 secs and stops?

Have a mountfield hp470 starts well you pull the cord but then stops after about 3 -4 secs and have to reprime.Does it have a blocked petrol filter or some other problem aadvice gratfully received
Nick
Nick j, October 2009
See my other answer to a similar problem, it will likely be the diaphragm.

Graham, November 2009
If the fuel tank is under the carburettor, and the carb is held on by 5 screws....you need the diaphragm and gasket kit that fits between the carb and the tank. Helps with the fuel pumping.

John, October 2009
link Click here to see other fixes for Mountfield HP470.