Bravo 250 Fueling problem??

[Preacher X]

Ok, My bravo has for the last 3 years ALWAYS been a two pull start. and it moved to it's storage barn all by it's lonesome this summer.

We just got a ton of snow today and so i went to fire her up with fresh fuel....nada. Checked spark, spark is good. fuel lines are unfrozen and there is fuel up about 6 inches in the main line from the tank. even with the enricher on pulling the starter fails to draw fuel to the carb and so it will not start. All lines seem secure.

Fair warning, I know next to nothing about the bravo, it has alwats just ran. Any idea's?

 

[Excitabletom]

Couple things to check. Make sure the vaccum line is on the motor between the motor and the fuel pump. Test by pulling the line off the motor and putting your finger on the motor's vaccum line hook-up; have someone slowly pull over the motor.

If you can feel pressure, then the next thing is the fuel pump. Easy to change and cost around $25.

Try these ideas and let us know.
Tom

 

[Brad_69]

I agree with Excitabletom, but I think it is a stuck needle to allow fuel in. Check your carb out and I think you will be fine. Brad

 

[Preacher X]

Thanks guys! Been a terrible thing having 17+ inches of snow to play on and no toys! I'll check both those first thing in the morning.

However I am compelled to ask 2 things....how do i check the carb needles. I am admittedly motor impared but only because of lack of experience. I have the airbox connection open already and dowsed it with carb and choke cleaner but so far no change. Next question is more a verification. the fuel pump is the small device that the vacuum line and the fuel feed from the tank comes off of correct? about he size of a police badge?

 

[maxdlx]

my exciter does this after sitting a couple days all the time. i have the vent hose from the tank where I can get at it. i just blow in it to preasurize the tank, and she fires right up everytime. Maxdlx

 

[Excitabletom]

Yes, the fuel pump is about the size of a police badge. On the Bravo, I believe it bolts on the the steel of the bulkhead, below the carb and toward to oil tank. There will be three lines attached. One goes to the gas tank, one goes to the carborator and one goes to the motor case (vaccum line) to get the air pressure to "run" the fuel pump. You should be able to feel air "poofs" on the vaccum line when pulling the starter rope.

Another check is if the fuel lines are clear enough to see through, watch the gas level when someone pulls the starter. Gas should fill the line and be pushed into the carborator.

Tom