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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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Hi all, I have been trying to start Max (85GSL), for 3 hours today, my question is, should i be able to see the shutter valve thru the primaries, it seems to be in the closed position and i dont know how to unstick it,,,i have plugged up the hose several months ago,,,also my plugs keep getting wet and i have a fuel shut off switch in the off position,,,how are they gettin wet??/OK, I had two questions,,,,,thanks,,,,,,
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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ok, i did the search and it seems that the shutter must be in the vertical position if we disable it, how do i turn it to the verticle position,,,i tried pushing it open from inside the carb but it wont budge.....???
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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Yes, it has to be vertical when you defeat it. If yours is stuck closed then I have no idea on how you would get it unstuck. You might be able to use a long rod or something to push it open, but thats kinda risky.
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