JD 50 runs...but quits

Here's one of the YT Forum's common law: check to see if you are getting enough gas to the carb. Open the drain-cock and see if you get a pencil-sized stream of fuel consistenly for 30+ seconds. If not, determine where the contraint is located: gas tank, sediment bowl/screen, fuel line, gas inlet valve/screen.

If fuel flow is good, make sure your float is set properly. Then make sure your main jet nozzle has all the small holes cleaned and none are plugged. Take all the brass orifices out and clean the passageways and all other air-duct and air bleeds. ALso, make sure your throttle-shaft is not worn too bad and the proper packings are nice and tight so air is not getting in to compromise your fuel mixture and require you to "choke it" full time.

After doing the above, give us a post back.

good luck,
tom

On your last post, you mentioned that it won't run unless the choked is closed...that is correct...you might want to re-clarify that post for the new readers....tom

For 10-15 dollars, you can get carb. cleaning fluids in a gallon-like paint can with a metal-net. Take out all of the brass orafices, butterflies, etc--remove all the felt packing like around the throttle, load needle, etc and set aside...then place all the parts in the fluid and soak them...then blow-out with an air-compressor.

Also, see if you choke cable and butterfly are working correctly [set/installed properly]. If between this and the last post you can not resolve, then I am sure Clooney, John T and Wayne[TN] and the other guys can help you out...I am new @ this but have read many of the posts now and cleaned my carb many times now...good luck