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Gerry Norris Thu, 13/10/2016

Question I have dare I say a modern 2 stroke petrol mini tiller all of a sudden petrol has started to collect in the exhaust, you can actually pour it out. working fine a couple of day,s ago has good spark  cleaned out exhaust  petrol in it in the morning even spits out of the plug port, put the new plug in nothing just petrol in exhaust, Can any member shed light on this problem? Machine only two season,s old.

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wristpin Thu, 13/10/2016

Has possibly got a diaphragm controlled fuel metering needle and there's some dirt under the needle. Also check that whatever method is used for tank breathing is is unobstructed.

Gerry Norris Fri, 14/10/2016

Update Cleaned out the carb tiller working fine again once again many thanks for your imput Wristpin.