Bird won't start

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Open the "T" handle drain on the front then use the
priming fump, fuel then it's the shut off, no fuel,
then it's a broken line of clogged filter. If the
pump handle springs back, clogged filter. You can
put one hand on the solenoid, the other on the key,
turn Ign on-off and feel a slight vibration, hummm
like. Contrary to what has been said about the fuel
shut off lever, I think down is off, up is on. You
can remove the two screws, then with a screwdriver
or rod depress the lever. Could be stuck down. I am
possibly wrong on this but either way the lever has
to go up and down. Fuel is shut-off to stop a diesel
engine, nothing else.

Bob Greenville, SC
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> Been working on my recently purchased bird all weekend doing odd
jobs.
> Each time I am there I start it up and drive around the field and
such.
> Saturday I took my first drive on a regular paved road. All went
well
> and she drove great. Even better on a 4 lane highway. Came back
and
> turned her off, all fine, little latter started up fine. Came by
today
> and started right up. Came back a few hours later and installed
new air
> filter and would not start. Just cranks over but will not start.
Seems
> like it is not getting fuel??? I even tried a little starting
fluid and
> it would catch for a few seconds but not stay running. For the
past
> month she has always just kicked right over without a hitch...
> Any suggestions???
> Thanks,
> Chris Reed
> 83 FC35 SB
> Plant City,FL
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