I agree with Daz, if you have a Briggs & Stratton motor with a primer, or an auto choke you may need a new diaphrgm & gasket and/ or the fuel pick up filters require cleaning.
John, March 2011
fuel problem take it the engine has metal tank carb mounted on top ?
daz, March 2011
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