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[GeorgeD]

hi new to the mini world but having problems starting my mini. basically if i go out in the morning it will start fine but from then on in throughout the day starting is difficult. it does start it just takes a lot of attempts. sorry if this has been asked before i have used the search but could not find anything. any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

George

[Mal_whitby]

Is it a carb Mini or fuel injected? what model is it?

If it's a carb Mini, when you start it on a morning, does it need any choke? and when it's warmed up does it run okay?

[GeorgeD]

its a carb chelsea. yes it needs choke and once running runs fine and idles fine. however, say for example i turned it off after a 10 minute drive and then let it sit for 5 it would then really struggle to start. it seems that when starting its reluctant to fire initially so the starter has to turn it for a while before firing.

thanks

[bmcecosse]

Probably flooded with excess fuel. Check the float valve in the carb.

[GeorgeD]

thanks very much i will check