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I did run it until empty at the end of the season last year and when I removed and cleaned the carb, I drained all of the gas. However, I did refill it with gas from the same can so, fresh gas will definitely be another step. Also on the spark plug, I need to pick up a gap checker (can't find mine:mad:) then I'll check the gap in the plug and the magnetron (I think that's what it's called). And TRUST ME!!! I'll be using sta-bil on all my small engine equipment from now on.

I meant to Tivo it but couldn't remember the name of the show. Will it be on weekly?

There isn't a fuel line shut off valve that I could find. I thought about the "bad gas" option but quickly dismissed it since I just used the same gas in my lawn mower. Maybe this engine is a little more finicky??? After the initial leakage, no more gas leaked from the air filter. I've seen your mechanic work on small engines and he usually resorts to a sledge hammer... Sounds like I will be trying some fresh gas. By the way, could the new ethanol gas be causing a problem?

I planned to do some power washing this weekend but couldn't get the Briggs & Stratton 6.5HP engine on my Excell pressure washer started. It's only about a year and a half old and this was the first time I tried starting it this year. I used it a couple of times last year and, unfortunately, I didn't use an gas stabilizer in it over the winter. When I first filled it up, I noticed gas leaking from the air filter. I thought maybe I just over-filled it. After cranking a couple of times, it turned over and ran for about 20 seconds. I continued to pull on that stupid handle what must have been an hour. After drink 3 jugs of Gatorade and bandaging up a couple of fingers , I decided to clean the carburetor. So, I removed it and cleaned it thoroughly with carburetor cleaner. After reinstalling it, I tried starting it again. It fired up for about 5 seconds (with of nice little puff of white smoke from the muffler), then promptly shut off. It would turn over whenever I sprayed some starter fluid in the carburetor but never stayed running. My next step is to replace the spark plug. If that doesn't work, I'll be lining it up down range for target practice with my AK-47. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Please help me save some ammo...

I've been seeing quite a bit to and from work. We also some this weekend while hanging out at a park near dusk.

Happy birthday! Have a great one!

Nice lookin bike. Just be careful out there!

Congrats on such a great accomplishment! Enjoy the day.

Busted link. What part of Ohio Blayze?

Wow! What a transformation Steve. Nice work!

Happy Happy Birthday!

When you say "almost" what do you mean? I haven't been to a Walmart yet to look in person but from what I'm seeing, the 700s start around $600.

I checked one out at Dick's Sporting Goods the other day and thought it was just okay. I personally have decided against either lower end Remington (710 or 770) and will either get the Savage or Stevens.

Definitely wanna see a pic of the car as well. Welcome to one of the best forums on the web! What part of Ohio?

LOL! Congrats on the new headgear! Keep those posts coming.

I'm hoping to get out there sometime in early to mid August. That shouldn't be too early or late, right?

Hello and welcome to the Realtree forums. This is by far, one of the best forums on the web. By the way, where 'bouts in Virginia do you live?

That's funny.

Wow! That is pretty cool.

I completely agree with that and look forward to all the help with others will provide. I certainly wasn't saying otherwise and hope I didn't offend anyone.

Sorry MUD...I wasn't saying that. I'm just use to a thousand or so responses.

No other comments? Wow! Maybe I should have posted this in the lodge since it is the off season.

So if I go with something that doesn't have a scope, what is a decent option that still keeps my within budget?

This is a real bummer. AJ has been very helpful over the years and has a vast amount of knowledge regarding hunting and firearms. He'll be missed...and I'm PMing him right now.